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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Garver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garver's entrance music is Carver. A fine choice. Shanks has chosen Dethklok - The Cyborg Slayers as his entrance music. Michael Shanks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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187 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Garver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Shanks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shanks scores with a nice strike.
Shanks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garver keeps the fight on the outside.
Garver throws a big counter combination but Shanks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garver is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garver.
Garver throws a body punch but Shanks moves out of range.
Shanks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garver scores with a nice right hand.
Shanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Garver.
Garver throws a body shot but no joy.
Garver throws a body punch but Shanks moves out of range.
Garver misses with a wild body shot.
Garver scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Garver.
Daniel Garver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Garver lands.
Garver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shanks.
Shanks slips a jab from Garver.
Shanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garver takes a swing at Shanks's ribcage but misses.
Garver misses with a looping left.
Garver lands a slapping body shot.
Shanks cracks Garver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garver. Shanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Garver backs off Shanks throws a huge counter combo but Garver manages to avoid it all.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garver.
Shanks scores with a nice head shot.
Garver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shanks is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shanks.
Garver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shanks.
Garver looks to land a combination. Shanks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garver dodges the punch combination from Shanks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garver lands a jab to the head.
Garver throws a leg kick but Shanks moved away.
Shanks throws a chopping leg kick but Garver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shanks ducks under a wild hook from Garver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garver to score with a decent uppercut.
Garver throws out a loose jab but Shanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shanks throws out a loose jab but Garver uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Garver misses the target.
Shanks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garver misses with a low kick.
Shanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garver throws a body punch but Shanks moves out of range.
Garver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garver scores with a hook to the body. Shanks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shanks tried to score with a low kick but Garver checks it.
Shanks lands with an overhand left.
Shanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shanks in his tracks.
Shanks slips a jab from Garver.
No joy there for Shanks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shanks slips under a jab.
Shanks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shanks blocks a head kick by Garver.
Shanks blocks a head kick by Garver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garver misses with a two punch combination.
Shanks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garver lands with a shot to the body.
Shanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garver.
Garver connects with a jab.
Garver lands a lovely overhand right.
Shanks connects with a single shot there.
Shanks moves into range and clinches up with Garver.
Shanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Garver has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shanks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Daniel Garver has been cut.
A hook to the body from Shanks.
Shanks lands a knee to the body.
Garver is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shanks digs a right hand into Garver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garver's gas tank.
Shanks lands a shoulder strike.
Shanks has Garver pressed against the cage.
Shanks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garver backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shanks.
Shanks pushes Garver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Shanks.
Shanks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shanks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shanks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garver.
Shanks crunches a lovely knee into Garver's ribcage.
Shanks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garver.
Shanks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Shanks.
Shanks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garvers head.
Garver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shanks lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Shanks.
Shanks lands a left hand.
A short right from Shanks.
Shanks works on Garver's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Shanks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Garver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shanks.
Shanks slips a straight right by Garver.
Daniel Garver is winning the standup battle so far.
Shanks tries to clinch there but Garver circles away.
Shanks works Garver's body with a nice hook.
Shanks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shanks clinches.
Garver letting Shanks take a breather here.
Shanks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Garver is looking to control Shanks's arms but Shanks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garver has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver working hard to break the clinch.
Garver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garver throws a punch but it's blocked by Shanks.
Garver taking a breather.
Shanks stalling in the clinch but Garver improves position.
Shanks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garver breaks the clinch.
Garver throws a jab but it's blocked by Shanks.
Shanks throws the kick towards the body but Garver avoids it.
Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Shanks misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garver slips under a jab from Shanks.
Shanks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garver throws a jab but it's blocked by Shanks.
Shanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garver.
Shanks tries to counter with a clinch but Garver shakes him off and moves away.
Garver avoids the body shot from Shanks.
Shanks connects with a leg kick. Garver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garver stuns Shanks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shanks slips a straight right by Garver.
Shanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shanks has Garver up against the cage in a clinch.
Shanks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garver.
Shanks misses with a punch to the body.
Michael Shanks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shanks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garver can't break the clinch.
Garver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shanks leaning against his opponent.
Garver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shanks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garver has had enough of the clinch but Shanks keeps him there for the moment.
Shanks tries a body shot but Garver blocks it.
Shanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shanks'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garver working hard to break the clinch.
Garver is looking to break free of the clinch but Shanks has double underhooks.
Shanks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garver backwards.
Shanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garver's efforts to push away.
Shanks pushes Garver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garver is trying to stall.
Shanks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shanks avoiding damage.
Shanks lands with a left to the head.
Shanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanks looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shanks scores with a shoulder strike.
Shanks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garver misses with an elbow over the top.
Shanks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garver's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shanks stalling against the cage.
Shanks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garver avoids it.
Garver misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Garver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Garver throws a jab when Shanks was well out of range.
Shanks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shanks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shanks duly obliges.
Shanks misses with a low kick.
Shanks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garver's calf.
Garver misses with a straight right.
Garver keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Garver was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garver misses with a straight right.
Shanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garver.
Shanks throws out a loose jab but Garver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garver swings widly with a right hand
and Shanks moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garver lands with a light punch inside.
Garver working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garver seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garver looking to stall.
Shanks tries to stall but Garver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garver breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Garver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shanks takes one to the side of the head.
Shanks needs to keep his hands up - Garver had a free shot at his head there.
Shanks drives through and clinches with Garver against the cage.
Shanks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garver is pushing Shanks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garver misses with a punch on the inside.
Shanks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shanks scores with a hook to the body.
Garver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shanks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Shanks.
Shanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shanks digs a right hand underneath Garver's ribcage. Garver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shanks digs a right hand into Garver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garver's gas tank.
Shanks is leaning against Garver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shanks.
Shanks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shanks.
A body shot lands from Shanks.
A hook to the body from Shanks.
Daniel Garver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garver misses with a body punch.
Shanks is leaning against Garver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanks lands a shot to the body.
Shanks scores with a knee to the head.
Shanks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shanks.
Shanks is working Garver over against the cage.
Shanks pushes Garver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shanks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garver has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garver's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Shanks.
Shanks lands with a light punch inside.
Shanks controlling the action here for a moment.
Shanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garver backwards.
Garver is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shanks lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Garver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garver is trying to break the clinch but Shanks is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Shanks.
Shanks has Garver pressed against the cage, preventing Garver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shanks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Shanks.
Shanks pushes Garver against the cage. Shanks is working some dirty boxing. Shanks pushes off with a quick right hook! Garver goes down! Garver tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shanks moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Shanks!
A victorious Michael Shanks 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 Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoso has chosen Samba de Janeiro as his entrance music. Gabriel Fenili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Renato Cardoso's chin.
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163 lbs
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168 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Fenili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renato Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenili feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cardoso trying to keep a closed guard but Fenili is proving a slippery customer.
Fenili trying to control but Cardoso is working from the bottom.
Cardoso keeping full guard, as Fenili tries to pass.
Cardoso 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardoso is keeping the position for now.
Fenili lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fenili trying to control but Cardoso is working from the bottom.
Fenili tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardoso is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenili is pushing down on Cardoso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardoso is fighting to maintain full guard but Fenili has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardoso wants to control but Fenili is keeping busy.
Fenili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili prevents Cardoso from improving his position.
Cardoso actively working from the bottom here.
Fenili seems to be working for a kimura but Cardoso defends the submission attempt.
Cardoso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fenili pulls his head out easily.
Fenili 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.
Cardoso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
Cardoso is pressing down on Fenili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fenili pushes down on Cardoso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fenili 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.
Fenili is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fenili is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardoso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fenili trying to control the action but Cardoso is working from the bottom.
Cardoso actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Fenili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fenili seems to be working for a kimura but Cardoso defends the submission attempt.
Fenili seems to be working for a kimura but Cardoso defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Fenili there.
Cardoso looking for submissions off his back.
Cardoso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fenili's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fenili's back!
Fenili rolls, trying to escape but Cardoso keeps control of the position.
Cardoso is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fenili knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fenili for a finish.
Fenili tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is trying to stick to Fenili's back but Fenili is turning into Cardoso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cardoso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fenili.
Fenili wants to pass the guard but Cardoso is keeping the position.
Cardoso trying to control the position.
Fenili slips nicely into half guard.
Fenili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardoso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardoso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fenili pulls his head out easily.
Fenili is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardoso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cardoso is trying to get back to full guard.
Fenili 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardoso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fenili.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fenili dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fenili needs to keep his hands up - Cardoso had a free shot at his head there.
Fenili goes for a double leg but Cardoso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cardoso continues to drive forward.
Fenili goes for a double leg but Cardoso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cardoso continues to drive forward.
Fenili goes for a double leg but Cardoso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cardoso continues to drive forward.
Cardoso drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fenili defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fenili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cardoso pinned against the cage. Cardoso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fenili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cardoso swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cardoso circles away.
Cardoso punishes Fenili's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fenili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cardoso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cardoso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown but Cardoso shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cardoso. That's going to slow Fenili down.
Cardoso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fenili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fenili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cardoso, right into the meat.
Cardoso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardoso working Fenili over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso lands with a punch from half guard.
Fenili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardoso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardoso scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gabriel Fenili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cardoso works his way into side control.
Fenili is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fenili looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cardoso gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fenili is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cardoso lets go of the hold and Fenili can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Cardoso!
After the fight, Renato Cardoso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gibiatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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156 lbs
49 - 25 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Gibiatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson slips a straight right by Gibiatti.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Gibiatti.
Simpson slips under a jab from Gibiatti.
Simpson throws a hook but Gibiatti blocks it.
Simpson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simpson swings for the body but Gibiatti moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Simpson moves out of range as Gibiatti strikes.
Gibiatti moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Gibiatti throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gibiatti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibiatti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Gibiatti checks a low kick from Simpson.
Gibiatti attempts a counter takedown but Simpson avoids it well and moves away.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Gibiatti misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gibiatti cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpson throws a low kick but Gibiatti avoids it.
Gibiatti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Gibiatti.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Gibiatti as he checks the leg kick.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Gibiatti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simpson tries to land a leg kick but Gibiatti saw it coming and moves away.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Gibiatti is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Gibiatti avoids it well.
Gibiatti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson is looking to chop away at Gibiatti's legs.
Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gibiatti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibiatti ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Gibiatti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson slips under a jab from Gibiatti.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gibiatti.
Gibiatti connects with an inside leg kick.
Gibiatti is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Gibiatti moved out of range nicely.
Simpson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gibiatti off the cage and back into range.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Gibiatti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gibiatti throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibiatti.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibiatti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simpson quickly recovers to half guard.
Gibiatti is working for a submission of some sort.
Gibiatti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gibiatti wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.
Gibiatti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibiatti trying to pass the guard but Simpson defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but Gibiatti is controlling him
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Simpson trying to hold on to Gibiatti's head to control him but Gibiatti postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gibiatti thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Simpson controlling the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slow jab from Gibiatti misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Gibiatti.
Gibiatti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Gibiatti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibiatti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gibiatti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gibiatti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Frank Gibiatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gibiatti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibiatti.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Gibiatti misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Gibiatti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gibiatti moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Gibiatti.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Gibiatti with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibiatti shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gibiatti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Gibiatti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson with a jab.
Simpson tries to work over Gibiatti's front leg with a kick but Gibiatti checks it.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Gibiatti.
Gibiatti sizes up Simpson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gibiatti lands with a good body shot.
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson tries to work over Gibiatti's front leg with a kick but Gibiatti checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson connects with a looping right hand.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibiatti.
A clash of legs there as Gibiatti blocks the low kick.
Simpson 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.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibiatti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gibiatti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibiatti.
Homer Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibiatti is just out of range.
Gibiatti feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibiatti. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibiatti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibiatti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Gibiatti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson delivers a nice body kick.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibiatti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Gibiatti throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gibiatti looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Gibiatti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gibiatti moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Simpson cracks Gibiatti with a good jab.
Gibiatti lands with a straight right. Simpson didn't see that one coming.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Gibiatti moves away and avoids it.
Gibiatti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gibiatti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gibiatti on the side of the head.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson cracks the inside of Gibiatti's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibiatti misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gibiatti is predictable there
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but Gibiatti moves his leg out of the way.
Gibiatti swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibiatti checks a leg kick.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibiatti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Gibiatti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gibiatti shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibiatti. That did some damage!
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gibiatti misses with a straight right.
Simpson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibiatti. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gibiatti checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Gibiatti misses its intended target.
Simpson motions for Gibiatti to come forward. Simpson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gibiatti shoots in but no luck this time.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Gibiatti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gibiatti scores with a body shot.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Gibiatti moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Gibiatti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Gibiatti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gibiatti. Gibiatti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gibiatti checks a low kick from Simpson.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibiatti 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibiatti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson.
Gibiatti shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Gibiatti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson scores with a jab. Gibiatti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gibiatti 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.
Simpson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gibiatti misses with a body shot.
As Gibiatti backs off Simpson throws a huge counter combo but Gibiatti manages to avoid it all.
Gibiatti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Gibiatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gibiatti's sensitive parts.
Simpson tests Gibiatti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gibiatti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Gibiatti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Gibiatti is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibiatti scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibiatti lands with a nice combination. Simpson backs away looking to recover.
Gibiatti throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson defending well as Gibiatti loads up on a big left hand.
Gibiatti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibiatti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gibiatti throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Frank Gibiatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibiatti.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gibiatti's sensitive parts.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibiatti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Gibiatti shoots in.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gibiatti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibiatti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gibiatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibiatti postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Gibiatti is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibiatti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gibiatti wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simpson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Gibiatti moves away and avoids it.
Gibiatti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gibiatti throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Gibiatti backing away here, and Simpson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Simpson walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibiatti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Homer Simpson.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson!
An out of breath Homer Simpson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Anderson (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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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Diego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with the combination.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diego is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Diego circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anderson 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.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson tries to bench press Diego off him but Diego keeps the position.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Diego wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Diego is controlling him
Diego is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is bucking up trying to escape but Diego cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Diego has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Diego there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Diego working Anderson over with strikes here.
Diego sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diego thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diego lands with some strikes.
Diego looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Diego throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anderson because Diego loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diego.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Diego cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Diego cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego slips a straight right by Anderson.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Diego slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Diego is now in Anderson's guard.
Diego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diego is one step ahead there.
Diego loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson controls Diego momentarily but Diego frees himself.
Dom Diego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diego manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stands and throws Diego's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diego tries to improve position but can't.
Diego manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Diego is trying to control but can't.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diego does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diego keeps working.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Diego from improving his position.
Diego moves into full guard.
Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Diego slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.
Diego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Diego trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Diego dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego misses with the combination.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Dom Diego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
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!
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Diego from breaking the clinch.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Diego tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson is working Diego over against the cage.
Diego can't break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diego throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Diego misses with the combination.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego with a hook.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Diego didn't see that one coming.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego avoids the body shot from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego misses with a double jab.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diego lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Anderson.
I think Diego 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Diego!
Dom Diego decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sunshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krynn comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. 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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220 lbs
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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
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sunshine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn scores with a leg kick.
Krynn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sunshine throws a poor cross that misses
and Krynn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sunshine just misses with a punch to the body.
Krynn is looking to counter punch.
Sunshine fails to land with a series of punches.
Sunshine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peter Sunshine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Krynn misses the target.
Jab by Krynn.
Krynn moves out of range of the strikes.
Krynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunshine cracks Krynn with a good jab.
Sunshine misses with an uppercut
and Krynn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sunshine fails to land with a series of punches.
Sunshine tries to bum rush Krynn with a series of wild strikes but Krynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunshine throws a jab when Krynn was well out of range.
Sunshine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunshine misses with a hook. Krynn ducked under it nicely.
Sunshine lands a nice hook to Krynn's body. Krynn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick there by Krynn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunshine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sunshine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sunshine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krynn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Krynn.
Sunshine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sunshine throws a lazy right hand but Krynn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sunshine misses with a hook
and Krynn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sunshine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Krynn.
Krynn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sunshine circles away.
Krynn cracks Sunshine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunshine swings for the body but Krynn moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Krynn.
Sunshine misses with a hook. Krynn ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunshine. Krynn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krynn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sunshine's head backwards.
Sunshine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krynn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sunshine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sunshine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krynn. Krynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sunshine throws a nice looking combination but Krynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sunshine scores with the left hand. Krynn knows he should have avoided that one.
Sunshine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sunshine misses with a hook.
Sunshine throws a shot from downtown. Krynn moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Sunshine does no damage.
Sunshine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krynn throws a right and a left that Sunshine avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Krynn.
A swing and a miss from Sunshine.
It looked like Krynn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sunshine misses
and Krynn counters with a one-two to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Krynn.
Sunshine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krynn lands a lovely overhand right.
Sunshine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sunshine lands with a hook. Krynn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krynn misses with a low kick.
Sunshine misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Krynn.
Sunshine throws a right hand that misses
and Krynn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Krynn moves away from the strike by Sunshine.
Sunshine drops Krynn with a left and a right! Oh, Krynn is hurt - Sunshine dives into side control looking to finish!
Krynn is rocked!
Krynn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krynn tries to get out of the position.
Sunshine decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Krynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sunshine throws a lazy right hand but Krynn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krynn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sunshine drops Krynn with a huge uppercut! Krynn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sunshine is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Sunshine!
A victorious Peter Sunshine 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerfist has chosen 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luu Viulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammerfist counters with a body kick.
Hammerfist thumps Viulu with a low kick.
Viulu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viulu wants to clinch up but Hammerfist keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammerfist misses.
Viulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerfist circles away.
Viulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick which misses Viulu's front leg but catches the back leg as Viulu tries to avoid it.
Hammerfist throws a chopping leg kick but Viulu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Viulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerfist moves away.
Viulu misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist scores with a takedown into Viulu's guard.
Hammerfist throws a big right hand that misses.
Viulu wants to stand and escape but Hammerfist is having none of it.
Hammerfist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
My spies in Nelson Fight Camp inform me that Hammerfist has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Viulu is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MANTIS MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Viulu working a defensive guard here.
Viulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammerfist's guard.
Viulu wants to control from the top but Hammerfist keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is stalling in the full guard.
Viulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Viulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viulu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Viulu preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist keeping full guard, as Viulu tries to pass.
Hammerfist controls Viulu momentarily but Viulu frees himself.
Viulu is fighting to break Hammerfist's control of his arms but Hammerfist is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Viulu throws a jab when Hammerfist was well out of range.
Viulu ducks right into an uppercut from Hammerfist.
Viulu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammerfist in his tracks.
Luu Viulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfist scores with the left hand. Viulu knows he should have avoided that one.
Viulu lands a big uppercut and Hammerfist crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hammerfist looks OK. Viulu waves Hammerfist back to his feet!
Hammerfist is rocked!
Luu Viulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viulu.
Hammerfist replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Viulu blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist looks to throw the jab but Viulu is out of range.
Hammerfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Viulu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viulu. Hammerfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viulu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammerfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viulu scores with a hook to the body. Hammerfist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammerfist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hammerfist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viulu.
Viulu throws a jab when Hammerfist was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammerfist! But no joy.
Viulu lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammerfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammerfist tries a quick counter leg kick but Viulu is wise to it.
Hammerfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viulu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammerfist can pounce on him.
Hammerfist throws a head kick that half lands.
Viulu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is 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 Luu Viulu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Viulu sends Hammerfist crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Viulu is motioning to the referee to let Hammerfist up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hammerfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Viulu finish him?
Viulu throws a body punch but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Hammerfist misses with a body shot.
Hammerfist seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Viulu misses the target.
Viulu drops Hammerfist with a huge uppercut! Hammerfist drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Viulu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luu Viulu!
Luu Viulu gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkkinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Third, The Magical. Birigiz Ignatiev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
27 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
Ignatiev avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatiev moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Pulkkinen lands but Ignatiev takes it in his stride.
Ignatiev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen sets himself, and Ignatiev steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulkkinen avoids it this time.
Ignatiev slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev tries to counter with a clinch but Pulkkinen shakes him off and moves away.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with a looping left.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatiev avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev throws a fast counter high kick but Pulkkinen manages to duck under it in time.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatiev rushes Pulkkinen and presses him up against the cage.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatiev controls the action.
Ignatiev lands a knee to the head.
Pulkkinen stalling the fight.
Ignatiev lands a shoulder strike.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen gets through Ignatiev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev with a knee to the head.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ignatievs head.
Ignatiev crunches a lovely knee into Pulkkinen's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatiev lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pulkkinen can't break the clinch.
Ignatiev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Ignatiev blocks it.
Pulkkinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatiev controls his hands.
Ignatiev misses with a knee strike.
Ignatiev tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Ignatiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ignatiev as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
Ignatiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulkkinen avoids the damage to the body.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Ignatiev's front leg.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatiev.
It seemed like Ignatiev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Ignatiev misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ignatiev avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ignatiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a head kick. That will keep Pulkkinen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ignatiev misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Ignatiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen thumps Ignatiev with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ignatiev missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatiev defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Ignatiev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a head kick.
Ignatiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatiev avoided it.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen sets himself, and Ignatiev steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulkkinen avoids it this time.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch
and Ignatiev counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ignatiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ignatiev counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatiev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen wants to slow Ignatiev down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Ignatiev was well out of range.
Ignatiev throws a fast counter high kick but Pulkkinen manages to duck under it in time.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Ignatiev tries to counter with a clinch but Pulkkinen shakes him off and moves away.
Ignatiev 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Ignatiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Ignatiev.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ignatiev takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pertti Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ignatiev takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatiev finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pertti Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatiev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatiev tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Ignatiev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatiev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ignatiev blocks the body kick.
Ignatiev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ignatiev closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Ignatiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatiev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pulkkinen is defending well for now.
Ignatiev working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Ignatiev lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Pulkkinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ignatiev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Ignatiev lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Ignatiev cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Birigiz Ignatiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Whack! Ignatiev lands a heavy head kick that drops Pulkkinen. The ref tackles Ignatiev to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pulkkinen was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Birigiz Ignatiev!
Birigiz Ignatiev 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerrard comes to the cage accompanied by Mama weer all crazy now. Margera has chosen Clutch - The Regulator as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Gerrard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerrard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Margera works Gerrard's body with a nice hook.
Margera lands a leg kick that knocks Gerrard off balance momentarily.
Margera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gerrard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gerrard throws a body kick that misses
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerrard misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Margera cracks the inside of Gerrard's front leg.
Mick Gerrard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera blocks a low kick nicely.
Margera is looking to land body kicks.
Gerrard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Margera under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerrard lands a high kick!
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Gerrard blocks a jab.
Gerrard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Margera.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerrard.
Gerrard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Margera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Margera swings for the body but Gerrard moves out of range.
Gerrard throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Margera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gerrard misses with a double jab
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gerrard checks a low kick from Margera.
Gerrard scores with a hook to the body. Margera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gerrard takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Gerrard misses
and Margera counters with a nice body kick.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera throws out a leg kick but Gerrard moves out of range and Margera only half commits.
Margera jabs Gerrard right on the nose. Gerrard blinks but takes it well.
Gerrard tries to clinch but Margera moves out of range.
Gerrard connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gerrard counters with a three punch combo that has Margera backing up. Margera nods at Gerrard to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard doesn't manage to clinch there - Margera circles away.
Gerrard lands a nice looking body kick.
Margera throws a leg kick
and Gerrard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Margera throws a leg kick but Gerrard moved away.
Gerrard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gerrard lands a jab to Margera's midsection.
Gerrard lands a front kick.
Gerrard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Margera pinned against the cage. Margera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Gerrard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Margera counters with a body kick.
Gerrard tries to land a front kick but Margera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gerrard throws a series of punches but Margera avoids them all with ease.
Gerrard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Margera counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick
and Gerrard counters with a good, hard body kick but Margera shrugs it off.
Margera lands a nice looking body shot.
Margera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Gerrard as he connects with a hook.
Gerrard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Gerrard slips the punch.
Gerrard slips a jab from Margera.
Gerrard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Gerrard lands with a nice body punch.
Margera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Margera scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera stuffs the takedown.
Margera takes one to the chin there.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Margera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Margera has managed to clinch.
Margera lands a shot to the body.
Gerrard throws a head punch that misses.
Gerrard blocking some punches.
Gerrard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Margera lands with a left to the head.
Gerrard tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Gerrard back against the cage.
Margera lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerrard manages to break the clinch.
Margera throws a leg kick but Gerrard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gerrard misses with a double jab
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Mick Gerrard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gerrard throws a leg kick but Margera moved away.
Margera raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Margera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Margera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerrard throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Gerrard misses the body punch
and Gerrard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerrard rushes Margera and presses him up against the cage.
Margera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gerrard prevents a body shot from Margera.
A shot in the inside from Gerrard.
Margera blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Gerrard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Margera checks a leg kick.
Gerrard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gerrard scores with the left hand. Margera knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Margera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mick Gerrard has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard misses with the body kick
and Margera counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerrard misses the shot to the body.
Gerrard misses with a kick to the body.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerrard was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Gerrard tries to counter by clinching up but Margera breaks away and moves out of range.
Gerrard throws out a powerful jab.
Margera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gerrard misses with a hook.
That kick from Margera tenderised Gerrard's leg. Gerrard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerrard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gerrard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
Gerrard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Margera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerrard throws a low kick but Margera moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Margera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mick Gerrard is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerrard rushes Margera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Margera blocks an elbow strike from Gerrard.
Margera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerrard digs a good hook to Margera's body.
Margera throws a front kick aimed at Gerrard's knee but Gerrard avoids it well.
It appears Gerrard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Margera moves out of range of the body kick.
Margera blocks a leg kick.
Gerrard throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
Gerrard scores with a jab to the body.
Gerrard moves out of range of the body kick.
Gerrard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gerrard misses with a hook
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera avoids the head kick by Gerrard.
Gerrard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerrard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Margera.
A clash of legs there as Gerrard blocks the low kick.
It looked like Gerrard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Margera.
Gerrard throws a sloppy head kick and Margera moves out of range easily.
Gerrard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gerrard avoids the body shot from Margera.
Gerrard tried to score with a low kick but Margera checks it.
Gerrard lands a head shot.
Gerrard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gerrard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Gerrard.
Gerrard stuns Margera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Margera misses with a body kick.
Gerrard lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gerrard works the jab nicely.
Gerrard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Margera tries a quick counter leg kick but Gerrard is wise to it.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerrard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Gerrard.
Gerrard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gerrard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Margera counters with an outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Gerrard.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerrard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gerrard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerrard throws a head kick that misses
and Margera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gerrard misses with a head kick.
Gerrard checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Gerrard dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Margera.
Gerrard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Margera misses.
Gerrard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerrard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Margera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gerrard's calf.
Gerrard throws out a powerful jab.
Margera catches Gerrard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gerrard scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera looks to land a body kick but Gerrard moved away.
Gerrard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Margera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera tries to counter with a clinch but Gerrard shakes him off and moves away.
Gerrard connects with a nice looking jab.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerrard.
Gerrard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Margera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gerrard throws a sloppy head kick and Margera moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Margera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gerrard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Gerrard finds it's target.
Gerrard misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
Margera is looking to slow Gerrard down with leg kicks.
Margera checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerrard. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerrard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Gerrard tries to clinch but Margera moves away
and Margera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Margera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerrard throws a head kick that misses.
Gerrard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Margera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard looks to land a combination but Margera avoids it well.
Margera swings for the body but Gerrard moves out of range.
Gerrard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Margera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gerrard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gerrard tries to land a body kick
and Margera counters with a left to the body.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Gerrard.
Margera is looking to slow Gerrard down with leg kicks.
Gerrard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
Margera raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gerrard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Margera in his tracks.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerrard looks for the body kick but Margera saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard checks a low kick from Margera.
Margera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gerrard is out of range and Margera settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Gerrard.
Gerrard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Margera.
Gerrard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gerrard throws a head kick that Margera semi-blocks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gerrard.
Margera throws a solid leg kick but Gerrard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Margera.
It looked like Gerrard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Margera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gerrard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gerrard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerrard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerrard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gerrard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Margera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mick Gerrard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Margera catches Gerrard right on the button with a cross.
Margera staying out of range there.
Gerrard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Margera misses with a kick to the body
and Gerrard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Margera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gerrard throws a wild body kick that Margera sees coming a mile off.
Gerrard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerrard looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Gerrard checks a leg kick.
Margera feints and then cracks Gerrard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gerrard down.
Gerrard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Margera.
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 Mick Gerrard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gerrard, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Gerrard!
A determined Mick Gerrard didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden's entrance music is Feiticeira by Deftones. A fine choice. Louis has chosen Stand up and Fight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Louis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis misses with a straight left.
Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Louis swinging wildly here.
Marsden moves away from the strike by Louis.
Louis rushes Marsden and presses him up against the cage.
Louis throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden misses with a punch to the body.
Louis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden has hold of one of Louis's legs. Louis is fighting the takedown attempt but Marsden gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Louis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Marsden is pushing down on Louis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Louis is fighting to maintain full guard but Marsden has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis is trying is best to control the position here.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden trying to control the action but Louis is working from the bottom.
Louis wants to improve his position but Marsden is controlling well.
Marsden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Louis defending well though.
Marsden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Marsden connects with a nice short shot to Louis's temple.
Louis is trying to control but can't.
That's two 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.
Marsden moves nicely into side control.
Marsden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Louis's legs.
Louis has one of Marsden's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Marsden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Marsden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marsden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Louis tries to bench press Marsden off him but Marsden keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden trying to control the action but Louis is working from the bottom.
Marsden taking a break here but Louis is having none of it and regains half guard.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Louis is looking to improve his position.
Marsden 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.
Marsden is thwarting Louis's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marsden throws a low kick but Louis avoids it.
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.
Louis throws a low kick but Marsden moves out of range easily.
Louis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Louis checks a low kick from Marsden.
Louis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marsden drives through and clinches with Louis against the cage.
Marsden pulls guard successfully.
Louis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Louis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marsden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Louis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marsden scores with a hook.
Marsden defending well as Louis loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marsden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marsden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Louis.
Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden tried to counter with a leg kick but Louis avoided it.
Marsden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marsden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Louis.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marsden doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marsden misses with a body kick.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louis.
Marsden is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Louis.
Louis scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Marsden misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Louis. No joy for Marsden on that attempt.
Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Louis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marsden in his tracks.
Louis misses with a looping left.
Louis blocks the body kick.
Marsden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marsden lands with an overhand left.
Louis throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Louis tries to land a front kick but Marsden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsden is looking to counter with head kicks.
Louis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Louis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marsden doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Louis.
Louis misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Marsden wants to land a leg kick but Louis is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis misses with an uppercut. Marsden saw that one coming.
Marsden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden closes the distance and pushes Louis back into the cage.
Louis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
Louis struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Marsden cracks Louis with a nice body shot.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Louis pushes Marsden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Louis lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Louis throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Louis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marsden swinging wildly here.
Louis clobbers Marsden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marsden takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Louis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marsden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Marsden misses.
Martin Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Louis defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Louis. That's going to slow Marsden down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsden.
Marsden scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marsden is defended easily by Louis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis jabs at Marsden's body.
Louis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marsden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Louis lands a jab to the head.
Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden misses with a leg kick
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Louis punishes Marsden's body with a nice straight punch.
Marsden connects with a body shot that sends Louis's belly button to the back.
Louis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marsden in his tracks.
Marsden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Louis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Louis 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!
Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandon Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden misses with a kick to the body.
Marsden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Louis cracks a nice hook into Marsden's ribs.
Louis misses with a straight left.
Louis takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Louis delivers a nice body kick.
Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marsden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Louis throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Louis moves away.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Louis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Louis.
Louis misses the shot to the body.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Louis.
Louis lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Louis misses its intended target.
Marsden quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Louis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marsden - the referee stops the clock and Louis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marsden. Louis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Louis misses with a body kick.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Louis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marsden cracks Louis with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Louis keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis is trying to improve his position.
Louis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marsden's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Marsden! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Louis has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brandon Marsden!
Post fight, Brandon Marsden stared into the camera and said 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Accept's Balls To The Wall kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Orange.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Orange is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez misses with a jab to the body
and Orange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez thows a body kick. Orange tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
Velasquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orange stalling in the clinch but Velasquez improves position.
Velasquez letting Orange take a breather here.
Orange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velasquez.
Orange uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velasquez has time to react.
Velasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juan Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velasquez scoring well with a low kick there.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orange.
Orange looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez takes a swing at Orange's ribcage but misses.
Orange throws a quick counter head kick but Velasquez was just out of range.
Orange misses with a body shot.
Orange keeps the fight on the outside.
Orange scores with a head kick. Velasquez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orange throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velasquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orange on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velasquez misses with a body punch
and Orange counters with a straight right hand.
Orange ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
Orange checks a leg kick nicely.
Orange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orange throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Orange fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orange wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Orange avoids the punch easily.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Orange saw that one coming.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez moves into range and clinches up with Orange.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
Orange breaks the clinch.
Orange throws a sloppy head kick
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Orange throws a nice head kick!
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
Orange tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velasquez manages to circle out of the way.
Orange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Orange's head.
Velasquez scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Orange is having none of it.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Orange.
Orange throws a sloppy head kick
and Velasquez counters with a nice right hand that sends Orange toppling to the canvas! Orange scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Velasquez finish him?!
Orange is rocked!
Velasquez connects with a body shot that sends Orange's belly button to the back.
Oh Orange is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orange is breathing heavily.
Velasquez fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Orange out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Juan Velasquez!
After the big win, Juan Velasquez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BeastMode and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Jake Orange was interviewed post fight and said 'Just wanna say thanks man, to everyone, Joe River, The whole Burns and Punishment team helping me out everyday. I got my ass beat today by a better fighter, plain and simple congrats I'd love a rematch in the future. Much love, Agent out.'.
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