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CEFC 233 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Boyd is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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214 lbs
27 - 22 - 0 |
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190 lbs
38 - 66 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 66 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd connects with a right hand. Schwarzeneg shakes it off.
It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Boyd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem bothered though.
Boyd lands the left hand.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boyd as he jumps to the side.
Schwarzeneg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyd avoids it really well and circles away.
Boyd cracks Schwarzeneg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roger Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boyd is leaning against Schwarzeneg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schwarzeneg looks winded!
Boyd wants the takedown. Schwarzeneg is fighting it off but Boyd persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schwarzeneg's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boyd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boyd landing with the ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boyd lands a couple of digs.
Boyd looking to pass the guard.
Boyd stands up over Schwarzeneg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boyd forces his way into half guard.
Boyd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg is staying active underneath Boyd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand.
Boyd works his way into side control.
Schwarzeneg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boyd landing a few strikes.
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Schwarzeneg is looking to regain half guard here but Boyd keeps moving and retains side control.
Boyd working the ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg is still in real trouble! Can Boyd finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyd lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd goes nuts as Boyd knocks Schwarzeneg out cold with a massive hammerfist! Boyd Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sammy Boyd!
During a confident post fight interview, Sammy Boyd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
30 - 36 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 36 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok lands a big head kick that sends Simenkov tumbling to the mat! Lodbrok takes a step backwards and waves Simenkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Simenkov throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily.
Lodbrok is looking for a counter combo.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Simenkov moves out of range.
Lodbrok connects with an inside leg kick.
Simenkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodbrok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simenkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Lodbrok in the body.
No luck for Simenkov with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Simenkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lodbrok defends it well.
Lodbrok lands a big head kick that sends Simenkov tumbling to the mat! Lodbrok takes a step backwards and waves Simenkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Simenkov is rocked!
Lodbrok catches Simenkov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Simenkov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sigurd Lodbrok!
Sigurd Lodbrok spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juntusen Viljo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
27 - 10 - 1 |
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180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juntusen Viljo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viljo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Viljo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slader lands with a kick to the ribs.
Viljo misses with a lunging right hand
and Slader counters with a straight right hand.
Viljo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slader slips a jab and a cross from Viljo.
Viljo lands a jab to Slader's midsection.
Viljo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slader misses with a looping right.
Viljo avoids a kick to the body.
Viljo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slader.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slader.
Viljo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slader thows a leg kick but Viljo checks it
and Viljo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljo looking to pass the guard.
Viljo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viljo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Viljo just misses with a punch to the body.
Slader thuds his right hand into Viljo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viljo checks a leg kick.
Slader tries to land a front kick but Viljo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viljo throws a right hand that Slader ducks under and follows up with a left that Slader also avoids with ease.
Slader misses with a body shot.
Viljo catches Slader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Viljo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slader is out of range and Viljo settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slader.
Viljo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slader is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Viljo.
Slader scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viljo in his tracks.
Viljo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slader closes the distance and pushes Viljo back into the cage.
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!
Viljo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viljo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Viljo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slader.
Viljo prevents a body shot from Slader.
Slader lands a nice shot to the body.
Viljo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viljo has had enough of the clinch but Slader keeps him there for the moment.
Slader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Viljo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viljo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slader misses with a body punch.
Viljo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slader throws a body shot but no joy.
Slader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljo.
Viljo lands a body shot.
Viljo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slader under the eye.
It looks like Randy Slader has been cut.
That kick from Slader tenderised Viljo's leg. Viljo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Viljo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Slader is predictable there
so Viljo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Viljo content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Viljo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Slader.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slader tries to buck Viljo off but Viljo is having none of it.
Viljo staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juntusen Viljo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Slader's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Viljo misses with a series of wild punches.
Viljo throws a series of punches but Slader moves out of range.
Viljo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slader counters with a straight right hand.
Slader delivers a nice body kick.
Slader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viljo at a distance.
Viljo takes one on the button.
Viljo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slader.
Randy Slader is winning the standup battle so far.
Viljo ducks under a wild hook from Slader.
Viljo feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Viljo.
The fighters circling - Viljo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Viljo.
Viljo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viljo connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljo misses with a looping right.
Viljo lands a big head kick that sends Slader tumbling to the mat! Viljo takes a step backwards and waves Slader back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Slader is rocked!
Viljo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slader slips under a jab from Viljo.
Oh Slader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viljo throws a pinpoint strike between Slader's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Slader crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Viljo scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juntusen Viljo!
Juntusen Viljo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
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171 lbs
44 - 32 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poulter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Browne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Browne tries to free his leg and advance position but Poulter is retaining full guard.
Browne passes Poulter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poulter wants to control but Browne is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Browne seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne is pressing down on Poulter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poulter is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne is taking a breather. Poulter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Browne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Browne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poulter keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
Browne controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Browne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poulter is trying to defend but Browne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Browne is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Poulter reverses the position - he's now on top in Browne's guard.
Browne controls Poulter momentarily but Poulter frees himself.
Browne scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Browne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poulter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries to advance to mount but can't.
Poulter parries the strikes from Browne easily there. Browne is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Poulter to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Browne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poulter for as long as he can get away with.
Browne trying to control the action but Poulter is working from the bottom.
Browne tries to advance to mount but Poulter denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poulter is being controlled here.
Poulter struggling a bit here.
Browne controlling from side mount.
Browne decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Browne or perhaps it was just good defense by Poulter, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Poulter avoids it really well and circles away.
Poulter throws out a counter right but Browne avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poulter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Browne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poulter leaves Browne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poulter tries to keep at a distance but Browne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Browne wants a takedown.
Browne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Poulter regains guard immediately.
Poulter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Browne dives into side control.
Browne looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Poulter is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Poulter's legs.
Poulter trying to remain calm as Browne controls from the top position.
Browne looking to control but instead Poulter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Browne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simon Browne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter is staying active underneath Browne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Browne tries to pass to full mount but Poulter defends it.
Browne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Browne trying to control from half guard but Poulter is working away.
Browne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Browne.
Browne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poulter defending well though.
Browne controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poulter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Browne.
Poulter looks to land a combination but Browne avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Browne or perhaps it was just good defense by Poulter, which made it look bad.
Poulter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Poulter.
Browne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poulter prevents it.
Poulter can't break the clinch.
Poulter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poulter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poulter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Poulter. No joy for Browne on that attempt.
Browne tries for a takedown but Poulter circles away easily
and Poulter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Browne thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Browne.
Browne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Browne shoots in for a double leg but Poulter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter feints and then cracks Browne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Browne down.
Poulter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poulter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Browne is out of range and Poulter settles back down.
Browne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poulter circles away.
Simon Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Browne gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Browne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Browne working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Poulter's thigh. Poulter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Browne trying to control but Poulter is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poulter keeping full guard, as Browne tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Poulter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch but Poulter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poulter scores with a nice head shot.
Poulter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Browne.
Browne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Browne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poulter defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poulter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Browne moves forwards but Poulter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poulter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poulter duly obliges.
Browne is rocked!
Poulter fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Browne square on the jaw! Damn, Browne is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Poulter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze comes to the cage accompanied by Monster by Skillet. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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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
22 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I Suck!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suck defends well and Blaze ends up having to push Suck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaze.
Suck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaze moves into range and clinches up with Suck.
Suck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaze gets control of Suck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blaze will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blaze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suck defends it easily.
Blaze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suck manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck pulls Blaze in to control the position.
Blaze wants to pass the guard but Suck is keeping the position.
Suck is trying to control the position but Blaze postures up.
Suck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaze lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze postures up in Suck's guard and throws a big left but Suck blocks it.
Suck keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
Suck wants to sweep here but Blaze controlling him for the moment.
Blaze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blaze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suck will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Blaze's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blaze throws a strike but Suck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blaze looking for a guillotine here but Suck defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suck has managed to get both his arms back between Blaze's legs - danger averted.
Suck scoring with some ground and pound.
Blaze has his hands on Suck's head, controlling the position.
Blaze 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Suck is in close to Blaze's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suck with a nice head shot there.
Blaze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suck defends it easily.
Suck trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blaze trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suck cracks Blaze with a solid left hand.
Blaze controls Suck momentarily but Suck frees himself.
Suck connects with a couple of short punches.
Suck trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaze is looking for a triangle but Suck pushes his legs off easily.
Blaze is pulling down on Suck's head to control his posture.
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 Johnny Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blaze misses with a takedown
and Suck counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze gets a takedown into half guard.
Suck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blaze.
Suck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suck trying to control here.
Suck is defending against the submission attempts here by Blaze.
Blaze wants to free his trapped foot but Suck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze is thwarting Suck's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blaze is looking to advance position but Suck won't allow it.
Blaze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suck keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blaze postures up in Suck's guard and throws a big left but Suck blocks it.
Blaze postures up and lands a big shot to Suck's brow.
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Suck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Suck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blaze throws a strike aimed at the side of Suck's head but Suck avoids it well.
Blaze trying to control the position but Suck is working away.
Blaze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suck gets back to half guard.
Suck trying to control but Blaze postures up.
Suck tries to roll over but Blaze keeps him under control.
Blaze 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suck is looking to improve his position.
Suck throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Suck moves into full guard.
Blaze stopping the sweep attempt from Suck.
Blaze working some strikes from top position.
Blaze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaze has gone for a leg lock! Suck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blaze's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suck lands a couple of elbows.
Blaze managing to control the position.
Johnny Blaze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blaze's guard.
Suck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaze trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 Johnny Blaze will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Blaze with a poor takedown
and Suck counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze blocks a leg kick.
Blaze has closed the distance and engaged Suck in a clinch.
Suck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suck smiles and moves away.
Blaze takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze drives through and clinches with Suck against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suck.
Suck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blaze is trying to keep an underhook but Suck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaze looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Suck there.
Ground and pound from Suck.
Suck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Suck drops an elbow to the side of Blaze's head.
Nice strikes from Suck there.
Suck working over Blaze with some ground and pound. Blaze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blaze throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Blaze manages to get to full guard.
Suck throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Suck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blaze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suck is aware though and is defending well.
Blaze looking for a guillotine here but Suck defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze has his hands on Suck's head, controlling the position.
Blaze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suck defends well.
I Suck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suck distracts Blaze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suck passes Blaze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blaze is trying to control but can't.
Suck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suck prevents Blaze from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blaze tries to roll over but Suck keeps him under control.
Suck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blaze is rocked!
Suck lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Blaze quite badly. Blaze pulls Suck in close trying to recover. Suck postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Blaze on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Blaze doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Suck!
After winning the bout, I Suck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight blaring out of the sound system. Mo Frazier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akira Toriyama's chin.
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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
45 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toriyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toriyama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Toriyama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frazier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Toriyama's guard.
Toriyama keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Frazier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frazier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toriyama thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Toriyama throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Toriyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.
Frazier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Toriyama 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Frazier is looking for a kimura here.
Toriyama wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet.
Toriyama flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Toriyama wants to sweep but Frazier has passed to side control!
Frazier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Frazier blocks the strikes from Toriyama.
Frazier grinds an elbow into Toriyama's temple.
Toriyama misses with a strike from the bottom.
Toriyama is not content to let Frazier control the position.
Toriyama sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier slips a nice elbow through Toriyama's hands, connecting with Toriyama's forehead.
Toriyama missing with punches from the bottom.
Frazier controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier wants to stand up but Toriyama is controlling the position.
Frazier trying to control the action but Toriyama is working from the bottom.
Toriyama tries to roll over but Frazier keeps him under control.
Frazier blocks the strikes from Toriyama.
Toriyama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Toriyama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Frazier is taking a breather. Toriyama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frazier slips a nice elbow through Toriyama's hands, connecting with Toriyama's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier trying to control the action but Toriyama is working from the bottom.
Frazier trying to mount his opponent but Toriyama defends it.
Ground and pound from Frazier.
Toriyama is pressing down on Frazier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toriyama keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Toriyama striking from the bottom.
Frazier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toriyama tries to strike from the bottom.
Toriyama thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Frazier trying to control but Toriyama is working from the bottom.
Toriyama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Toriyama tries to strike from the bottom.
Frazier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to stand but Toriyama is controlling from the bottom.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Toriyama keeps moving.
Toriyama throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Frazier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Toriyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toriyama has managed to clinch.
Frazier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toriyama prevents it.
Toriyama lands a left hand.
Frazier wants a takedown but no success here.
Frazier blocks an uppercut.
Frazier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toriyama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akira Toriyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Frazier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toriyama tries to clinch up
and Frazier makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Toriyama really felt that one!
Akira Toriyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Frazier gets tackled into the cage by Toriyama. Toriyama maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Frazier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frazier. Toriyama shrugs it off though.
Toriyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toriyama stops a takedown attempt from Frazier.
Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frazier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Toriyama punching from the bottom.
Frazier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toriyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frazier.
Toriyama wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama throws a strike from the bottom but Frazier passes into side control!
Toriyama tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frazier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toriyama takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Toriyama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Toriyama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frazier is looking to escape.
Frazier is trying to control but can't.
Toriyama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frazier is trying to stand up here but Toriyama is controlling him well.
Frazier trying to control but Toriyama postures up.
Toriyama 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. Toriyama connects with a nice short shot to Frazier's temple.
Toriyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frazier moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frazier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toriyama defends it easily.
Frazier is trying to keep Toriyama in close.
Toriyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frazier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toriyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frazier wants to stand and escape but Toriyama is having none of it.
Toriyama postures up in Frazier's guard and throws a big left but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toriyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Toriyama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frazier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toriyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frazier working for a triangle but Toriyama defends it easily.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toriyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toriyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toriyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toriyama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toriyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Frazier wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frazier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toriyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frazier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frazier is pulling down on Toriyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Toriyama, at least for the moment.
Toriyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier wants to stand up but Toriyama is controlling him.
Toriyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Frazier keeps the fight on the outside.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
Toriyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frazier counters with a nice body shot.
Toriyama rushes Frazier and presses him up against the cage.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toriyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frazier breaks from the clinch.
Frazier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama is looking to clinch but Frazier is avoiding it.
Frazier cracks Toriyama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frazier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Toriyama backs up against the cage.
Frazier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Toriyama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier.
Frazier is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
Frazier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
Frazier wants a takedown.
Akira Toriyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Frazier.
Frazier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frazier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Frazier can't get the takedown.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier wants to get back to striking at distance but Toriyama won't allow it.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toriyama.
Frazier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frazier manages to end up in side control.
Toriyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toriyama throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frazier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toriyama flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier blocks the strikes from Toriyama.
Frazier blocks the strikes from Toriyama.
Toriyama tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Toriyama is looking for a sweep. Frazier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frazier winds up and cracks Toriyama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frazier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frazier's back!
Toriyama has the hooks in. Frazier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toriyama doesn't have the hooks in and Frazier manages to turn into his guard.
Toriyama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Frazier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toriyama throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Frazier trying to control but Toriyama is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toriyama is keeping the position for now.
Toriyama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Toriyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Toriyama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Toriyama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Toriyama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Toriyama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Frazier scoring with some ground and pound.
Frazier distracts Toriyama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toriyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frazier manages to get himself to full guard.
Frazier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama lands a couple of digs.
Toriyama landing some decent shots from guard.
Toriyama won't allow Frazier to get back to his feet.
Toriyama throwing strikes but missing.
Toriyama works over Frazier with some ground and pound from guard.
Toriyama stops Frazier from standing up.
Toriyama throwing strikes from guard but Frazier blocks nicely.
Frazier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toriyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Akira Toriyama.
I think Toriyama 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!
After winning the bout, Akira Toriyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Knee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Knee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ring misses the target.
Ring gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knee counters with a solid body kick.
Ring takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knee walks into a straight right hand from Ring.
Knee misses with a low kick.
Ring wants to counter the offense by Knee and move into the clinch position.
Knee misses the shot to the body.
Ring misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Knee misses the target.
Ring tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knee wants to clinch up but Ring keeps it at a distance.
Ring throws a leg kick but Knee checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knee shoots in for a takedown but Ring shows good takedown defense.
Knee lands a head kick!
Ring misses with a combination
and Knee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeremy Ring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
Ring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knee looking to score a takedown here. Ring is defending well but Knee drives through and ends up in Ring's guard.
Ring is looking to stand back up but Knee counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ring.
Ring is staying active underneath Knee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knee trying to pass the guard but Ring defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knee working over Ring with some ground and pound. Ring looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ring makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Knee slips a straight right by Ring.
Ring gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knee works over Ring with some ground and pound from guard.
Knee looking to pass the guard.
Ring wants to stand up but Knee is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knee.
Knee 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.
Knee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ring is keeping the position for now.
Knee postures up in Ring's guard and throws a big left but Ring blocks it.
Knee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knee won't allow Ring to get back to his feet.
Ring has momentary wrist control but Knee slips an elbow through the middle.
Knee wants to control from the top but Ring keeps moving.
Knee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ring is trying to control the position but Knee postures up.
Knee is looking to work some ground and pound but Ring has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ring is controlling Knee's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ring throws a hook but Knee avoids it easily.
Knee is looking to land body kicks.
Ring pushes Knee away with a front kick.
Knee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knee avoids a kick to the body.
Knee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ring connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Bruce Knee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Ring.
Knee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knee stops Ring from standing up.
Knee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knee stays in close to Ring's body and controls the position.
Bruce Knee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ring kicks Knee off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring moves away from the strike by Knee.
Knee closes the distance and clinches up with Ring, looking for a takedown. Knee pushes Ring against the cage but Ring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knee is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knee connects with a leg kick. Ring looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ring throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Knee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jeremy Ring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knee.
Knee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ring pinned against the cage. Ring gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ring throws a sloppy head kick and Knee moves out of range easily.
Knee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Ring misses.
Knee appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ring swinging wildly here.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ring is looking to chop away at Knee's legs.
Knee misses with a wild body shot.
Knee is looking to wear down Ring with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
Ring goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ring misses with a head kick.
Knee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knee looks to land a strike but Ring avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Knee landing some decent shots from guard.
Ring keeping moving, preventing Knee from controlling successfully.
Ring wants to get back to his feet but Knee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ring's head.
Knee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knee throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knee working some strikes from top position.
Knee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knee throws a big right hand that misses.
Knee passes Ring's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ring blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knee.
Ring tries to kick Knee off but Knee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeremy Ring will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Knee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ring. Knee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ring misses with a head kick.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ring defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knee.
Knee avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knee avoids the head kick by Ring.
Knee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Knee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ring defends it nicely.
Ring is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Knee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring wants to clinch up but Knee keeps it at a distance.
Ring throws a poor cross that misses
and Knee counters with a stiff right hand.
Knee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knee tries a head kick but it misses.
Knee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ring.
Knee avoids the body shot from Ring.
Knee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knee sets himself, and Ring steps forward looking for the clinch! Knee avoids it this time.
Ring scores with a hook to the body. Knee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ring swinging wildly here.
Knee moves out of range of the body kick.
Knee thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ring misses with a body shot.
It looked like Knee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ring throws a body kick that misses.
Knee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knee distracts Ring with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ring keeping moving, preventing Knee from controlling successfully.
Knee throws an elbow that misses. Ring uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knee's guard. Nice move by Ring!
Knee is trying to control the position but Ring postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring gets to his feet. Knee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knee looks for a takedown but Ring sprawls well.
Knee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ring manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ring wants to stand and escape but Knee is having none of it.
Knee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ring keeping full guard, as Knee tries to pass.
Knee landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring is looking to stand up but Knee isn't so interested in that idea.
Ring is looking to stand back up but Knee counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ring.
Ring pushes Knee off looking to stand but Knee dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knee thows a huge punch but Ring dodges it nicely.
Ring tries to kick Knee off but Knee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ring taking some punishment here, with Knee in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Ring.
I think Ring has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeremy Ring!
A very excited looking Jeremy Ring made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov throws the left hand but Burgundy avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Burgundy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burgundy drops Maximov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maximov looks back up at him and smiles so Burgundy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses.
Maximov moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maximov slips a straight right by Burgundy.
Burgundy lands a big head kick that sends Maximov tumbling to the mat! Burgundy takes a step backwards and waves Maximov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maximov is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximov is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Maximov has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
Burgundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximov seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as Maximov controls the action.
Maximov blocking some punches.
Burgundy slows down the pace here.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov tries a body shot but Burgundy blocks it.
Burgundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgundy.
Burgundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgundy throws a solid leg kick but Maximov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burgundy.
Maximov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maximov takes a swing at Burgundy's ribcage but misses.
Maximov slips a straight right by Burgundy.
Burgundy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burgundy lands with a right hand.
Maximov tries to clinch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maximov is aggressively charging in as Burgundy backs up avoiding any damage. Burgundy tosses out a jab and Maximov runs right into it face first! Maximov is out cold! Burgundy dropped down on all fours and is barking in Maximov's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy retains his light heavyweight title!
Ron Burgundy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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