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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Wallace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Butler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Butler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Butler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace is looking for a counter combo.
Wallace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Butler on that attempt.
Butler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.
Butler gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butler tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace closes the distance and pushes Butler back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler jumps guard but Wallace stands there with Butler around his waist. Butler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Butler.
Butler tries to pull guard but Wallace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Butler tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace is looking for a counter combo.
Wallace lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butler shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Butler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Butler walks into a straight right hand from Wallace.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wallace duly obliges.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Butler.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Butler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Butler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Butler is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wallace throws a series of strikes that have Butler backpedaling.
Wallace goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wallace is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Butler in a clinch.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Butler is rocked!
Wallace pushes Butler against the cage. Wallace is working some dirty boxing. Wallace pushes off with a quick right hook! Butler goes down! Butler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wallace moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Wallace!
Our winner, Ryan Wallace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Blacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjermus Myrene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacker's entrance music is Flo Rida My House. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Blacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gjermus Myrene!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myrene shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blacker's guard.
Myrene won't allow Blacker to get back to his feet.
Myrene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blacker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blacker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Myrene on the ground.
Myrene scoring with punches to the head and body.
Myrene postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Myrene stops Blacker from standing up.
Myrene is working Blacker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Myrene wants to control from the top but Blacker keeps moving.
Myrene distracts Blacker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myrene postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Blacker covers up, he's hurt! Myrene keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Myrene and the ref steps in to end the fight! Myrene can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gjermus Myrene!
The defeated Tyrone Blacker had this to say: 'Yah yah yah'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Von Sprockets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Sprockets's choice of entrance music: Rolling Stones- Monkey Man. This should be fireworks!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dieter Von Sprockets!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uvol throws a leg kick but Von Sprockets sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Sprockets tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been hearing reports that Uvol has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Uvol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Sprockets counters with a single leg into guard. Uvol didn't expect that.
Von Sprockets wants to control from the top but Uvol keeps moving.
Von Sprockets is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uvol wants to sweep here but Von Sprockets controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Sprockets being controlled here momentarily.
Von Sprockets postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Sprockets trying to control but Uvol is working from the bottom.
Von Sprockets must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uvol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uvol is adopting a defensive guard.
Uvol is looking to sweep but instead, Von Sprockets has passed into half guard.
Uvol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Sprockets.
Uvol is pressing down on Von Sprockets's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uvol 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Sprockets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Sprockets keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uvol's head.
Uvol trying to control the position.
Uvol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Uvol wants to control from the top but Von Sprockets keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uvol controls the pace.
Uvol trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Sprockets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uvol looking to sit in guard and control but Von Sprockets gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Von Sprockets lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uvol looking for a sweep. Not yet Uvol, not yet.
Von Sprockets is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uvol has Von Sprockets pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Sprockets is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uvol is on top in guard.
Von Sprockets wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Sprockets is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uvol is aware though and is defending well.
Uvol is stalling in the full guard.
Von Sprockets not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uvol trying to control but Von Sprockets is working from the bottom.
Uvol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uvol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uvol trying to control but Von Sprockets is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uvol cracks Von Sprockets with a solid left hand.
Von Sprockets is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uvol defends well.
Von Sprockets keeping full guard, as Uvol tries to pass.
Uvol stands and throws Von Sprockets's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uvol is putting a hurting on Von Sprockets here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Sprockets is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uvol off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Despite being in a bad position, Uvol is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Von Sprockets scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Von Sprockets dominated that round.
That's time! Uvol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uvol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Sprockets avoids it really well and circles away.
Uvol tries to land a front kick but Von Sprockets steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uvol throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Von Sprockets counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Sprockets.
Von Sprockets working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Sprockets stopping the sweep attempt from Uvol.
Von Sprockets missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uvol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Sprockets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uvol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dieter Von Sprockets has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uvol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uvol is working hard here to advance position.
Uvol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Sprockets forces his way into half guard.
Von Sprockets lands with a punch from half guard.
Uvol wants to improve his position but Von Sprockets is controlling well.
Uvol desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Uvol tries to roll over but Von Sprockets keeps him under control.
Uvol taking some punishment here, with Von Sprockets in his half guard.
Von Sprockets is looking to take a break and control but Uvol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uvol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Sprockets is thwarting Uvol's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uvol sees it coming and defends easily.
Von Sprockets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Sprockets winds up and cracks Uvol with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Sprockets wants to control but Uvol is keeping him busy.
Uvol trying to control from the bottom.
Von Sprockets wants to pass the guard but Uvol is defending well.
Von Sprockets seems to be working for a kimura but Uvol defends the submission attempt.
Von Sprockets seems to be working for a kimura but Uvol defends the submission attempt.
Von Sprockets lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uvol is looking to improve his position.
Von Sprockets trying to control from half guard but Uvol is working away.
Uvol is trying to control but can't.
Von Sprockets wants to take a breather but Uvol is having none of it.
Uvol gets full guard.
Von Sprockets connects with a couple of short punches.
Uvol 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.
Uvol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Sprockets working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Sprockets passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Von Sprockets in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets cracks Uvol with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Von Sprockets crashes against the mat.
Uvol can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Sprockets is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uvol has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uvol is looking for a sweep.
Von Sprockets lands a decent elbow from side control.
Uvol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Sprockets is working Uvol over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Sprockets goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uvol rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von Sprockets's guard! Nice work there by Uvol!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Sprockets escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uvol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Von Sprockets 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! This is the final round!
Uvol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Sprockets.
Uvol misses with a takedown attempt - Von Sprockets sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Von Sprockets.
Uvol misses with a leg kick
and Von Sprockets counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Uvol thows a leg kick but Von Sprockets checks it
and Von Sprockets counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Sprockets prevents the takedown attempt.
Uvol has Von Sprockets pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Sprockets manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Uvol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uvol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Sprockets avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Von Sprockets lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Sprockets is leaning against Uvol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Sprockets putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uvol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Von Sprockets lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Von Sprockets.
Von Sprockets makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Sprockets drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Sprockets scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Sprockets gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Uvol is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Sprockets lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Von Sprockets trying to mount his opponent but Uvol defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Sprockets working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The 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. Von Sprockets connects with a nice short shot to Uvol's temple.
Uvol is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uvol is not content to let Von Sprockets control the position.
Von Sprockets looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uvol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uvol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Sprockets.
Uvol is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Sprockets is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uvol trying to control but Von Sprockets postures up.
Dieter Von Sprockets is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Sprockets controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uvol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uvol is looking to control Von Sprockets's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uvol avoid being mounted?
Von Sprockets seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Uvol keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Von Sprockets stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Sprockets is trying to control. Uvol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Sprockets perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Sprockets keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Sprockets blocks a head kick by Uvol.
Von Sprockets throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uvol throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Sprockets counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Von Sprockets trying to pass the guard but Uvol defending well.
Von Sprockets perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Uvol is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Von Sprockets sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paul Uvol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uvol manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Von Sprockets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Sprockets has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Von Sprockets!
A very excited looking Dieter Von Sprockets made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Paul Uvol stepped up to the mic, saying 'All I can do at this point is go back to the gym & fix the holes in my game & come back stronger next time. Im here to entertain'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russell Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Russell Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JB Brubaker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brubaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brubaker moves away from the strike by Westbrook.
Brubaker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brubaker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Westbrook to score with a decent uppercut.
Westbrook misses with a straight left.
Brubaker feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Brubaker. That snapped Westbrook's head back.
Brubaker misses with a low kick as Westbrook jumps back.
Brubaker throws a head kick that misses
and Westbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brubaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westbrook has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brubaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Westbrook cracks Brubaker with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brubaker checks a leg kick nicely.
Westbrook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westbrook there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Westbrook cracks a nice hook into Brubaker's ribs.
Brubaker slips under a jab.
Brubaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westbrook manages to avoid it.
Brubaker misses with a low kick.
Westbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westbrook misses with a straight left.
Brubaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Brubaker.
Brubaker lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Westbrook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westbrook gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brubaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westbrook blocks it with crossed arms.
Brubaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brubaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westbrook's face.
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!
Westbrook dodges an elbow strike from Brubaker.
Brubaker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brubaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Westbrook - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brubaker throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brubaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brubaker tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Brubaker back against the cage.
Westbrook blocks a body shot from Brubaker.
Westbrook lands with a light punch inside.
Brubaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Westbrook to work.
Westbrook blocks a body shot from Brubaker.
Westbrook taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker lands a knee to the head.
Brubaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brubaker lands a left hand.
Brubaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brubaker tries to land knees in the clinch but Westbrook avoids the damage to the body.
Brubaker tries a knee to the head but Westbrook blocks it.
Westbrook blocks an elbow strike from Brubaker.
Westbrook is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Brubaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Westbrook lands with a cross.
Westbrook misses with an uppercut
and Brubaker counters with a good low kick that Westbrook was not able to check.
Brubaker moves away from the strike by Westbrook.
Brubaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Westbrook is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brubaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Brubaker throws a fast counter high kick but Westbrook manages to duck under it in time.
Westbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brubaker.
Russell Westbrook is winning the standup battle so far.
Westbrook moves into the clinch.
Westbrook avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brubaker throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westbrook throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker misses with the head strike.
Brubaker working Westbrook over with knees to the body.
Westbrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Brubaker.
Brubaker can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Westbrook.
Brubaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brubaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Westbrook taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brubaker missing with knees to the body.
Westbrook looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brubaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a wild combination.
Westbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brubaker.
Brubaker throws a push kick but Westbrook slaps the foot to one side.
Westbrook is looking for a counter combo.
Westbrook throws a jab when Brubaker was well out of range.
Westbrook lands an overhand right.
Westbrook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brubaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brubaker misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Westbrook checks a leg kick.
Brubaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Brubaker circles away.
Westbrook checks the leg kick.
Westbrook lands with a shot to the body.
Brubaker throws an overhand right that lands on Westbrook's shoulder, as Westbrook tries to avoid the shot.
Westbrook is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brubaker.
A clash of legs there as Westbrook blocks the low kick.
Brubaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westbrook. That did some damage!
Westbrook slips under a jab.
Westbrook digs a good body shot into Brubaker's ribs.
Westbrook slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brubaker.
Westbrook misses with a low kick.
Westbrook throws a lazy right hand but Brubaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Brubaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brubaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brubaker.
Westbrook scores with a hook.
Brubaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Westbrook is just out of range.
Brubaker throws a head kick that misses.
Westbrook is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Russell Westbrook 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. This is the final round!
Westbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brubaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Westbrook throws out a powerful jab.
Brubaker takes one to the chin there.
Westbrook wants to clinch.
Westbrook swings for the body but Brubaker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brubaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Westbrook is looking for a counter combo.
Brubaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Westbrook tries to clinch but Brubaker is having none of it.
Brubaker scores with a hook to the body. Westbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westbrook.
Brubaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Westbrook is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Westbrook does no damage.
Brubaker throws a right and a left that Westbrook avoids nicely.
Westbrook misses with a looping left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brubaker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Westbrook defending well as Brubaker loads up on a big left hand.
Brubaker throws a chopping leg kick but Westbrook manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Westbrook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Westbrook lands a body shot.
Westbrook misses with a hook.
Brubaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Westbrook is out of range and Brubaker settles back down.
Westbrook wants to clinch
and Brubaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Westbrook is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brubaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brubaker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Westbrook throwing a counter right hand but Brubaker manages to avoid it.
Brubaker ducks under a wild hook from Westbrook.
Brubaker swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westbrook misses with an uppercut
and Brubaker counters with a big head kick but Westbrook shrugs it off.
Brubaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brubaker.
Westbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westbrook is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker slips a straight right by Westbrook.
Brubaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Westbrook's sensitive parts.
Westbrook misses with a left hand
and Brubaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brubaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Brubaker's shoulder, as Brubaker tries to avoid the shot.
Brubaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westbrook.
It seemed like Brubaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brubaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brubaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brubaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brubaker misses the shot to the body.
Brubaker cracks Westbrook with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Westbrook misses.
Brubaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brubaker slips a jab from Westbrook.
Westbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westbrook looks to throw the jab but Brubaker is out of range.
Westbrook lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brubaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brubaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook thuds his shin into the meat of Brubaker's side.
Westbrook misses with a hook
and Brubaker counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
JB Brubaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brubaker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Brubaker!
JB Brubaker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Klang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Robertson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Klang!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Robertson jumps guard but Klang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Klang manages to get underhooks.
Klang lands with a left to the head.
Robertson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klang smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klang feints and then cracks Robertson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robertson down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Klang!
Klang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson taking a breather here.
Robertson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robertson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Klang throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Robertson counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Klang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Robertson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robertson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karl Klang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klang is trying to escape back to his feet but Robertson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Robertson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Klang is trying to escape and Robertson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Klang is forced to tap! Nice work there by Robertson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Robertson!
In defeat, Karl Klang stepped up to the mic, saying 'At least I get sweet clothes from King of Fists! Fuck you all.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I Have Become . Itula Maafala acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug dives in and grabs Maafala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maafala pushes down on Hug's head and hops out.
Hug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maafala.
Hug misses with a wild combination.
Maafala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hug tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maafala defends well and Hug ends up having to push Maafala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hug swats away the attempt to clinch by Maafala.
Hug throws a big counter combination but Maafala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maafala darts in and clinches Hug up against the cage.
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hug tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maafala defends well and Hug ends up having to push Maafala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hades Hug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maafala drives through and clinches with Hug against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hug.
Maafala controlling the action here for a moment.
Hug tries to break free but Maafala pushes him back against the cage.
Maafala has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Hug breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug swinging wildly here.
Maafala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maafala has Hug up against the cage in a clinch.
Hug is trying to break free.
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hug is breathing heavily.
Maafala slows down the pace here.
Maafala has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maafala 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.
Maafala landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Maafala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hug gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hug is trying to break the clinch but Maafala has him pressed against the cage.
Hug avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Maafala looking to throw knees to the head but Hug is blocking nicely.
Hug breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hug's efforts to push away.
Maafala stalling.
Maafala gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Maafala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hug haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maafala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maafala throwing strikes from guard but Hug blocks nicely.
Maafala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maafala throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
Maafala throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hug keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hug.
It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
Hug tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maafala defends well and Hug ends up having to push Maafala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
Hug avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hug gets tackled into the cage by Maafala. Maafala maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hug scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maafala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hug closes the distance and clinches up with Maafala, looking for a takedown. Hug pushes Maafala against the cage but Maafala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hug tries to keep at a distance but Maafala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug prevents a body shot from Maafala.
Hug cracks Maafala with a nice body shot.
Maafala has Hug pushed against the cage.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Hug both land. Nice combination.
Hug closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hug lands in his opponent's guard.
Hug stands up from Maafala's guard - Hug perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Itula Maafala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hug goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hug paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hug is looking for a counter combo.
Maafala blocks a head kick by Hug.
Maafala moves into range and clinches up with Hug.
Maafala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Hug on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maafala rushes Hug and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hug lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maafala has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Hug avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Hug working hard to break the clinch.
Maafala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hug's efforts to push away.
Maafala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hug controls his hands.
Hug has had enough of the clinch but Maafala keeps him there for the moment.
Hug wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug breaks the clinch.
Maafala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Maafala blocks a head kick by Hug.
Hug tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maafala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hug somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maafala clinches with his opponent.
Itula Maafala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hug gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maafala.
Maafala scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maafala.
Hug is trying to break free.
Maafala wants the takedown. Hug is fighting it off but Maafala persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hug's guard against the cage.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Maafala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maafala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Maafala throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hug tries to keep at a distance but Maafala has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maafala trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hug wants to break free but Maafala has control.
Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maafala trying to stall but Hug improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Maafala.
Hug tries to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling the position.
A short right from Hug.
Maafala prevents Hug from breaking the clinch.
Maafala tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maafala is trying to stall.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Maafala won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hug's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maafala has Hug pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maafala pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hug tumbling to the mat - Maafala dives into Hug's guard.
Itula Maafala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hug utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
Maafala trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Maafala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itula Maafala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maafala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hug manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hug went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maafala tries to clinch up.
Maafala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maafala.
Hug tries to roll over but Maafala keeps him under control.
Maafala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maafala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maafala is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maafala in particular looking to stall.
Maafala trying to control from half guard but Hug is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala stalling away here and it's allowed Hug to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maafala chips away with some ground and pound.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug has control of Maafala's left arm, preventing Maafala from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maafala trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Hug misses.
Maafala clinches.
Hug is trying to break free.
Maafala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hug gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hug is trying to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling him.
Hug tries to circle away but Maafala has him pinned against the cage.
Hug pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maafala closes the distance and clinches.
Maafala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Hug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maafala slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Hug sets himself, and Maafala steps forward looking for the clinch! Hug avoids it this time.
Hug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maafala dodges the punch combination from Hug.
Maafala tries to counter with a clinch but Hug shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hug keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maafala tries to clinch but Hug is having none of it.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hades Hug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug looks to land a combination but Maafala avoids it well.
Hug throws a series of punches but Maafala avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Hug. Those never looked like landing.
Maafala shoots in but no luck this time.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug fails to land with a series of punches.
Hug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maafala.
Maafala wants to counter the offense by Hug and move into the clinch position.
Maafala rushes Hug and presses him up against the cage.
Maafala avoiding damage.
Maafala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hug is defending well for now.
Maafala is working for takedown but Hug is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hades Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itula Maafala.
Maafala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hug's elbow.
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Maafala wants to counter the offense by Hug and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maafala circles away quickly and effectively.
Maafala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Maafala drives through with a takedown into Hug's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maafala tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Hug wants to stand and escape but Maafala is having none of it.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maafala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
Hug preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Hug clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hug shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maafala but Maafala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hug gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hug will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala landing some decent shots from guard.
Maafala throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug is looking to stand up but Maafala isn't so interested in that idea.
Hug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hug throws a series of punches but Maafala moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maafala working aggressively here.
Maafala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maafala throws a head punch that misses.
Maafala is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hug can't fight it off and eventually Maafala manages to take the fight to the floor. Hug looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Maafala throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maafala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maafala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
Maafala postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug fails to land the takedown.
Hades Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hug.
Hug has had enough of the clinch but Maafala keeps him there for the moment.
Maafala stalling in the clinch but Hug improves position.
Maafala is struggling to control the position.
Maafala stalls.
Hug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maafala swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hades Hug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maafala scores with a shot to the body.
Hug tries to bum rush Maafala with a series of wild strikes but Maafala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hug circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maafala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hades Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Maafala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maafala lands a right hand.
Maafala is trying to stall.
Hug can't find room to land a body shot as Maafala controls the action.
Maafala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maafala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hug blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maafala crunches a lovely knee into Hug's ribcage.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Maafala slows down the pace here.
Hug breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maafala counters by clinching up.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Maafala won't allow it.
Maafala throws a punch but it's blocked by Hug.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itula Maafala dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hug lands a head kick. Maafala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maafala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hug shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maafala pinned against the cage. Maafala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maafala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maafala in side control, throwing shots but Hug defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hug taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maafala throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maafala tries to score with some ground and pound. Hug controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala misses with the ground and pound.
Maafala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hug sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hug is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maafala wants to take a breather but Hug is having none of it.
Maafala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maafala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maafala stalling.
Maafala thows a huge punch but Hug dodges it nicely.
Hug is not content to let Maafala control the position.
Maafala throws a strike but Hug avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hades Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hug throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maafala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maafala wants it to stay on the feet.
Maafala pushes Hug up against the cage in a clinch.
Maafala tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
Maafala throws an elbow but it misses.
Hug breaks from the clinch.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Maafala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hug.
Maafala slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Hug takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maafala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maafala working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
Hug on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maafala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maafala throwing shots but Hug is blocking nicely.
Maafala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Itula Maafala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hug is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hug is staying active underneath Maafala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maafala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hug is refusing to be controlled, as Maafala sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Hug misses with a double jab.
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maafala takes the fight into the clinch.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Maafala won't allow it.
Maafala misses with a knee strike.
Maafala throws an elbow but it misses.
Hug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Hug scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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 Hades Hug.
I think Maafala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Hades Hug retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Breathing. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller wants to clinch.
Sheehan Jr blocks a jab.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller swings for the body but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Fuller takes the fight into the clinch.
Sheehan Jr tries to break free but Fuller pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the head but Sheehan Jr blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fuller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sheehan Jr's brow.
Sheehan Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sheehan Jr blocks a body shot from Fuller.
Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr moves forwards but Fuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Fuller misses.
Fuller lands with a shot to the body.
Fuller closes the distance and clinches.
Fuller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sheehan Jr up against the cage.
Fuller tries to work over Sheehan Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheehan Jr dodges an elbow strike from Fuller.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fuller throws an elbow but misses.
Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehan Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuller, as that shot connected.
Sheehan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Sheehan Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Sheehan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehan Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sheehan Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheehan Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Fuller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuller misses with a body punch
and Sheehan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuller tries to bum rush Sheehan Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sheehan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller throws a series of strikes that have Sheehan Jr backpedaling.
Fuller walks into a straight right hand from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Chris Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuller moves away.
Fuller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheehan Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheehan Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Sheehan Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFuller.
Fuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Fuller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a body kick but Fuller moved away.
Sheehan Jr jabs Fuller right on the nose. Fuller blinks but takes it well.
Fuller looks to clinch
and Sheehan Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fuller avoids the body shot from Sheehan Jr.
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr throws a right hand that Fuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller also avoids with ease.
Fuller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheehan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr is trying to force a seperation but Fuller has the dominant position.
Fuller misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuller missing with knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr tries to circle away but Fuller has him pinned against the cage.
Fuller tries to work over Sheehan Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller tries to land a knee to the head but Sheehan Jr blocks with his arms.
Fuller has Sheehan Jr pressed against the cage.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Sheehan Jr controls the action.
Fuller stalling.
Fuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheehan Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller ducks under a wild hook from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuller counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Sheehan Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sheehan Jr keeps Fuller at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the liver by Fuller. Beautiful body shot.
Fuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehan Jr.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheehan Jr moves away.
Sheehan Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuller throws the kick towards the body but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Sheehan Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fuller throws the left hand but Sheehan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sheehan Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuller.
Sheehan Jr lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheehan Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheehan Jr misses the target.
Sheehan Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheehan Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a left hand but Fuller moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sheehan Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fuller looks to throw the jab but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Chris Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheehan Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fuller. Fuller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuller is rocked!
Sheehan Jr connects with a jab.
Fuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheehan Jr finish him?
Fuller misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Fuller.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller walks straight into a right hand from Sheehan Jr - that's dropped him! Sheehan Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fuller from any more punishment! Fuller complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justus Sheehan Jr!
Justus Sheehan Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
Justus Sheehan Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Chris Fuller was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I gave it all I got, but I guess it wasn't good enough.'.
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