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NEX Montreal 1: Joyeux Noel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ifarel Gregorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wyane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ifarel Gregorian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ifarel Gregorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Wyane!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wyane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gregorian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gregorian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wyane chips away with some ground and pound.
Wyane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wyane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gregorian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wyane.
Gregorian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wyane on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyane stands up over Gregorian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gregorian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wyane pushes down on Gregorian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wyane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wyane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gregorian!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyane throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wyane looking to finish Gregorian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gregorian!
Wyane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Wyane! Gregorian is hurt baaadly! Wyane is firing away with more strikes - Gregorian is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Wyane!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saif Rasheed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saif Rasheed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa tries to clinch there but Rasheed circles away.
And Rasheed tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rasheed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaa won't be happy with that.
Jaa parries the strikes from Rasheed easily there. Rasheed is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jaa to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Rasheed's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rasheed working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rasheed working the ground and pound but Jaa is defending the strikes.
Rasheed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rasheed has hold of Jaa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jaa seems comfortable defending it but Rasheed has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jaa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jaa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rasheed couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saif Rasheed!
Our winner, Saif Rasheed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belle Sebastian (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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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Belle Sebastian!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage gets a double leg takedown into Sebastian's guard.
Sebastian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sebastian holds on and takes a little breather.
Rampage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sebastian keeping moving, preventing Rampage from controlling successfully.
Rampage tries to free his leg and advance position but Sebastian is retaining full guard.
Sebastian controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian wants to sweep here but Rampage controlling him for the moment.
Rampage wants to pass the guard but Sebastian is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rampage moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSebastian.
Rampage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sebastian looks to land a body kick but Rampage moved away.
Rampage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rampage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sebastian.
Sebastian lands a leg kick that knocks Rampage off balance momentarily.
Sebastian misses with a body shot.
Rampage shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sebastian is trying to defend but Rampage finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sebastian is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebastian works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage trying to control the position from guard on top but Sebastian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sebastian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rampage trying to control but Sebastian is working from the bottom.
Sebastian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sebastian, not yet.
Sebastian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sebastian 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian throws a big right hand that misses.
Sebastian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sebastian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rampage is trying to control the position but Sebastian postures up.
Rampage wants to sweep here but Sebastian controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sebastian throws a head kick but Rampage moves out of range.
That's four 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.
Sebastian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rampage takes a step back to recover.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Rampage shoots and misses
and Sebastian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rampage's knee momentarily.
That kick from Sebastian tenderised Rampage's leg. Rampage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sebastian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rampage will feel that in the morning.
Sebastian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sebastian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sebastian scores with a leg kick.
Sebastian lands with a kick to the temple. Rampage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sebastian throws a leg kick which misses Rampage's front leg but catches the back leg as Rampage tries to avoid it.
Rampage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sebastian.
Sebastian connects with a leg kick. Rampage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belle Sebastian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sebastian scores with a nice body kick.
Rampage tries to clinch up.
Sebastian scores with a nice body kick.
Sebastian lands a high kick!
Sebastian pushes Rampage away with a front kick.
Rampage is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sebastian Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Rampage is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Belle Sebastian!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Badri Dadiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Taylor (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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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Badri Dadiani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dadiani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dadiani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor gets full guard.
Dadiani wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Dadiani 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.
Dadiani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is controlling Dadiani's posture.
Dadiani trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dadiani throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dadiani preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dadiani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Dadiani.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadiani has a takedown stuffed.
Dadiani tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Dadiani with that takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Taylor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dadiani misses with a hook.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Dadiani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadiani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadiani feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dadiani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor is controlling Dadiani's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Dadiani has control of the leg.
Dadiani working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping hold of Dadiani's head, controlling as best he can.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Dadiani thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Dadiani sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadiani.
Dadiani misses with a straight right.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadiani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dadiani as he connects with a hook.
Dadiani slips a jab from Taylor.
Dadiani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Dadiani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadiani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Dadiani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadiani.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadiani is just out of range.
Dadiani misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Dadiani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Dadiani moves away and avoids it.
Taylor jabs Dadiani right on the nose. Dadiani blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Dadiani shows good takedown defense.
Taylor gets caught napping as Dadiani dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badri Dadiani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dadiani scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dadiani.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dadiani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dadiani defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taylor lands an overhand right.
Dadiani cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor works over Dadiani's head and body with a nice combination.
Dadiani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Dadiani shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dadiani is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadiani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Dadiani slips an elbow through the middle.
Dadiani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dadiani trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dadiani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor is pulling down on Dadiani's head. It's preventing any offense from Dadiani, at least for the moment.
Dadiani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dadiani won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keith Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dadiani scores with a decent looking hook.
Dadiani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Dadiani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Dadiani finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dadiani with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadiani postures up.
Dadiani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Dadiani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dadiani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Dadiani tries to pass.
Dadiani postures up.
Badri Dadiani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's 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.
Dadiani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Dadiani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Dadiani from controlling successfully.
Dadiani stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Dadiani misses its intended target.
Taylor leaves Dadiani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dadiani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadiani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dadiani feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badri Dadiani dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dadiani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadiani throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Dadiani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor tries to bench press Dadiani off him but Dadiani keeps the position.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taylor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taylor stalling away here and it's allowed Dadiani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dadiani keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Dadiani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadiani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dadiani looking for a sweep. Not yet Dadiani, not yet.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dadiani looking to control.
Taylor trying to control but Dadiani is working from the bottom.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Dadiani knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Dadiani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dadiani.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dadiani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taylor throws a body punch but Dadiani moves out of range.
Jab by Taylor.
Dadiani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keith Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadiani throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadiani was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Dadiani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taylor momentarily.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Dadiani is out of range.
Dadiani feinted with a counter takedown.
Dadiani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Keith Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadiani scores with a jab to the head.
Dadiani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Dadiani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dadiani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taylor momentarily.
Dadiani lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Dadiani moves away and avoids it.
Dadiani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dadiani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Dadiani does no damage.
Dadiani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadiani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor wants to control but Dadiani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadiani trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor wants to control but Dadiani is keeping busy.
Dadiani with the ground and pound but Taylor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dadiani is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Badri Dadiani.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dadiani, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badri Dadiani!
Badri Dadiani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maurer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Maurer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darren McCarty's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Maurer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Sergio Maurer has been cut.
Maurer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCarty looks to land a combination but Maurer avoids it well.
Maurer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCarty.
Maurer defending well as McCarty loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCarty.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarty.
McCarty thuds a left hand into Maurer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maurer tries to clinch but McCarty is having none of it.
McCarty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maurer fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarty thinks about the counter body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarty. That's going to slow Maurer down.
A solid body kick from McCarty.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCarty - that will leave a mark!
McCarty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maurer has managed to clinch.
Maurer misses with a knee strike.
McCarty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarty misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maurer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McCarty on the inside.
McCarty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCarty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarty lands a hook that snaps the head of Maurer backwards.
Our sources have told us that Maurer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCarty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maurer has McCarty pressed against the cage.
Maurer is trying to maintain a safe position but McCarty gets an underhook and turns Maurer into the cage.
McCarty lands with a right to the head.
Maurer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maurer tries to throw a body punch but McCarty avoids it by throwing Maurer back against the cage.
Good body shot from Maurer.
McCarty lands a left hand.
McCarty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maurer backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarty is looking to control Maurer's arms but Maurer gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCarty has his back to the cage.
McCarty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maurer backwards.
Maurer has a couple of punches blocked by McCarty.
Maurer avoiding damage.
McCarty misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McCarty.
Maurer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCarty is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maurer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maurer wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarty breaks from the clinch.
McCarty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCarty.
Maurer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarty.
McCarty swings for the body but Maurer moves out of range.
Maurer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCarty connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maurer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCarty. McCarty obviously looking to wear him down.
McCarty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Maurer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCarty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarty throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCarty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarty tries to keep at a distance but Maurer has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCarty is working Maurer over against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCarty.
Maurer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCarty.
McCarty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maurer tries to stall but McCarty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty gets control of Maurer's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCarty will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maurer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maurer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarty on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maurer trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCarty's guard.
McCarty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maurer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maurer wants to stand but McCarty is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maurer wants to stand and escape but instead McCarty has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Maurer wants to control the position but McCarty says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maurer is concentrating on defense, preventing McCarty from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty seems to be working for a kimura but Maurer defends the submission attempt.
McCarty is looking for submissions but instead, Maurer has regained full guard.
Maurer keeping full guard, as McCarty tries to pass.
McCarty drops back looking for a leg! Maurer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maurer manages to kick McCarty off! McCarty jumps back into Maurer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarty looking to pass the guard.
McCarty postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maurer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McCarty, into his guard.
McCarty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maurer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Maurer's cut.
That's time! Maurer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCarty thuds a left hand into Maurer's body.
McCarty scores with a nice head shot.
Maurer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCarty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maurer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCarty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurer closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCarty counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darren McCarty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maurer connects with a body shot that sends McCarty's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by McCarty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCarty connects with a solid leg kick.
McCarty looks to land a left hand but Maurer moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarty. That's going to slow Maurer down.
Maurer tries to clinch up but McCarty circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sergio Maurer's cut is getting worse.
Maurer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maurer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maurer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCarty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maurer tries to clinch
and McCarty counters with a series of strikes. Maurer will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarty misses the shot to the body.
Maurer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCarty.
Maurer moves in looking to clinch but McCarty pushes him off.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maurer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maurer.
Maurer looks to clinch
and McCarty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarty scores with a shot to the body.
Darren McCarty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarty lands a big head kick that sends Maurer tumbling to the mat! McCarty takes a step backwards and waves Maurer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maurer is rocked!
McCarty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maurer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maurer if he has to take too many more of those.
Maurer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Maurer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCarty manages to circle out of the way.
Maurer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarty flicks out a counter leg kick but Maurer steps away.
Sergio Maurer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sergio Maurer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCarty connects with a right hand. Maurer shakes it off.
Sergio Maurer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Maurer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarty scores with a kick to the body.
Maurer seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maurer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCarty lands a leg kick that knocks Maurer off balance momentarily.
Maurer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCarty is looking to slow Maurer down with leg kicks.
A jab from McCarty finds it's way through Maurer's defenses.
McCarty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren McCarty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren McCarty!
Our winner, Darren McCarty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Anthony Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Anthony Concepcion acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trevor Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Anthony Concepcion!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concepcion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Concepcion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buck scores with a head kick. Concepcion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Buck throws a head kick that misses.
Buck is looking to score with low kicks.
Buck motions for Concepcion to come forward. Buck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Buck misses.
Concepcion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buck was covering up waiting for the punch and Concepcion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Concepcion won't allow Buck to sweep him here.
Buck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buck 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concepcion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Concepcion throwing strikes from guard but Buck blocks nicely.
Concepcion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Concepcion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Concepcion postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Buck lands a nice short elbow.
Buck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Concepcion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Concepcion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concepcion has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Buck. Oh but Concepcion has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Buck goes limp - he's gone! Concepcion jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Anthony Concepcion!
Mark Anthony Concepcion thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anta Gonista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Hitogoroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gonista might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Honey Bucket. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hitogoroshi's choice of entrance music: Crooked by Bassbin Twins. Anta Gonista has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anta Gonista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ren Hitogoroshi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonista takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitogoroshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonista moves away.
Gonista on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitogoroshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonista.
A shot to the liver by Hitogoroshi. Beautiful body shot.
Gonista plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hitogoroshi takes a swing at Gonista's ribcage but misses.
Hitogoroshi throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hitogoroshi loads up on a big right hand but Gonista slips the punch.
Hitogoroshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hitogoroshi misses with a wild combination.
Hitogoroshi moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonista jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitogoroshi walks away with a smile on his face. Gonista gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonista fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hitogoroshi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hitogoroshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitogoroshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Hitogoroshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gonista connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Gonista.
Gonista takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonista on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hitogoroshi takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonista tries to break the clinch but Hitogoroshi is controlling the position.
Hitogoroshi crunches a lovely knee into Gonista's ribcage.
Hitogoroshi gets through Gonista's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hitogoroshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonista or not.
Hitogoroshi leaning against his opponent.
Hitogoroshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hitogoroshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Anta Gonista has been cut.
Gonista has Hitogoroshi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hitogoroshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gonista is breathing heavily.
Gonista is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anta Gonista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Hitogoroshi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitogoroshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hitogoroshi just leaning against Gonista, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi breaks the clinch.
Gonista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hitogoroshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hitogoroshi with a hook.
Gonista misses with a body kick.
Hitogoroshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hitogoroshi clinches up with Gonista and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitogoroshi lands with a left to the head.
Gonista wants to get back to striking at distance but Hitogoroshi won't allow it.
Hitogoroshi lands with a light punch inside.
Gonista's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi lands a right hand.
Hitogoroshi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hitogoroshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hitogoroshi scores with a shot to the side of Gonista's head.
Hitogoroshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hitogoroshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonista looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hitogoroshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonista tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hitogoroshi keeps control of Gonista as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hitogoroshi tries to throw a body punch but Gonista avoids it by throwing Hitogoroshi back against the cage.
Gonista manages to break the clinch.
Hitogoroshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Hitogoroshi does no damage.
Hitogoroshi lands a big right hand that sends Gonista crashing to the mat! Hitogoroshi stays standing though and waves Gonista back to his feet!
Gonista is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Gonista.
Oh Gonista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonista throws a leg kick but Hitogoroshi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonista looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hitogoroshi clinches with his opponent.
Hitogoroshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonista seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonista throws a low kick but Hitogoroshi moves out of range easily.
Gonista scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonista gets tackled into the cage by Hitogoroshi. Hitogoroshi maintains the clinch.
Hitogoroshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonista lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hitogoroshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonista backwards.
Hitogoroshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi cracks Gonista on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gonista falls backwards against the cage. Hitogoroshi follows up with more strikes that drop Gonista to his knees. Hitogoroshi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gonista! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ren Hitogoroshi!
An out of breath Ren Hitogoroshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ueki Boku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho has chosen Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) as his entrance music. Viavao Kaho is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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163 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ueki Boku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boku defends it nicely.
Kaho has a takedown stuffed.
Kaho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boku keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kaho controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaho tries to advance position but instead Boku slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boku wants to improve his position but Kaho is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho is looking for a kimura here.
Kaho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boku defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boku defends it well.
Boku tries to get to full guard but Kaho has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boku is not content to let Kaho control the position.
Kaho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boku keeps working.
Boku is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaho.
Kaho wants to control but Boku is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boku still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boku has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kaho is looking for a sweep.
Boku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boku is looking to take a break and control but Kaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viavao Kaho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boku's guard.
Viavao Kaho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaho trying to control the position from guard on top but Boku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Boku is retaining full guard.
Kaho trying to control but Boku is working from the bottom.
Boku working for a triangle but Kaho defends it easily.
Boku can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaho is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boku is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viavao Kaho!
A very excited looking Viavao Kaho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cooter Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Titties and Beer. Cooter Brown 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cooter Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Graham!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Graham throws a counter combo.
Graham tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.
Graham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Graham's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graham scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants a takedown.
Graham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Graham is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Graham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bit of stalling here from Graham.
Brown looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooter Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Graham avoids the body shot from Brown.
Cooter Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Graham slips the punch.
Graham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graham defends well and Brown ends up having to push Graham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown is looking to wear down Graham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Graham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Graham's head.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Graham lands with a cross.
Graham swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Graham moves his leg out of the way.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Graham.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Graham counters with a straight right hand.
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Graham can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Graham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graham scores with a shot to the body.
Graham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graham connects with a looping right hand.
Graham lands a body shot.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graham throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Graham's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Brown passes Graham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown 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.
Graham is looking to improve his position.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graham is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Graham defending well.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Graham defending well.
Brown 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.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mason Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a body punch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Graham scores with a three punch combo!
Graham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Graham's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Graham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown cracks Graham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Graham lands a jab.
It looks like Cooter Brown has been cut.
Graham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Graham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 Cooter Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cooter Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Graham lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Brown swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Graham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Graham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown misses with a hook.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown 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.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Graham counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Graham misses.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Graham's shoulder, as Graham tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mason Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Graham.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graham.
Brown thuds his right hand into Graham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graham counters with a two punch combo.
Graham misses with a double jab.
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Graham digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown takes a swing at Graham's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Brown misses with a body punch
enabling Graham to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Graham.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graham! But no joy.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown takes a swing at Graham's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown shoots and misses
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown thows a leg kick but Graham checks it
and Graham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with an uppercut
letting Graham counter with a right hand.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Graham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown is rocked!
Graham scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown dodges the punch combination from Graham.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Graham throws an overhand right that drops Brown like a sack of potatoes! Graham dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Graham!
A victorious Mason Graham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valakas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Coolio - Gangster's Paradise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vincent Oketch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Valakas!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valakas throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Valakas misses.
Oketch moves out of range of the strikes.
Oketch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valakas throws a big shot that misses.
Valakas misses with a hook
and Oketch counters with a nice uppercut.
Valakas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oketch.
Valakas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valakas slips a straight right by Oketch.
Oketch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oketch misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch is working Valakas over against the cage.
Valakas throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oketch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oketch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valakas's defenses.
It looks like Fabricio Valakas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
Oketch scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch tries a body shot but Valakas blocks it.
Oketch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oketch lands an elbow just above Valakas 's eye.
Valakas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oketch.
Oketch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oketch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valakas misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oketch.
Oketch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Oketch.
Valakas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valakas swings wildly with an uppercut but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valakas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Oketch.
Valakas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valakas blocks a body shot from Oketch.
Oketch presses Valakas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valakas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oketch.
Oketch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valakas backwards.
Valakas working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Valakas.
Oketch throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oketch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valakas is defending well for now.
Oketch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valakas up against the cage.
Valakas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oketch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valakas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas swings wildly with an uppercut but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch is working Valakas over against the cage.
Valakas has a couple of punches blocked by Oketch.
Oketch misses with some punches.
Oketch misses with some punches.
Valakas avoids a wild elbow strike from Oketch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valakas.
Valakas misses with a punch on the inside.
Oketch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oketch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valakas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oketch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oketch scores with a shot to the side of Valakas's head.
Valakas throws a punch but it's blocked by Oketch.
Oketch lands a body punch.
Valakas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
Oketch lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valakas tries to stall but Oketch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valakas is trying to push Oketch away but Oketch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oketch throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch lands with a short shot to the head.
Oketch lands an elbow inside that Valakas shrugs off.
Valakas blocks an uppercut.
Oketch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oketch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oketch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oketch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oketch tries to work over Valakas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valakas swings wildly with an uppercut but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valakas can't find room to land a body shot as Oketch controls the action.
Valakas is working Oketch over against the cage.
Oketch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oketch lands an elbow inside.
Oketch has a couple of punches blocked by Valakas.
Still in the clinch, Oketch scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Valakas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oketch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oketch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oketch misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oketch closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Valakas.
A shot in the inside from Oketch.
Valakas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valakas avoiding damage as Oketch throws knees to the body.
Valakas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oketch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valakas backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valakas's elbow.
Oketch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oketch lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oketch.
Valakas blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oketch as Valakas tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a punch on the inside.
Oketch gets through Valakas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valakas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oketch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oketch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valakas misses with a punch on the inside.
Valakas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valakas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oketch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valakass head.
Valakas is rocked!
Oketch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valakas is still on wobbly legs! Can Oketch finish him?
Oketch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valakas misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Oketch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oketch throws an elbow but it misses.
Oketch dips a shoulder and cracks Valakas with a mighty uppercut! Valakas falls back against the cage and Oketch unloads with a barrage of strikes! Valakas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oketch screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Oketch!
Vincent Oketch retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Vincent Oketch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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