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CEFC 241 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
35 - 72 - 1 |
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130 lbs
41 - 86 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
35 - 72 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 86 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali gets tackled into the cage by Jag. Jag maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Jag.
Khali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khali avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Khali is working for takedown but Jag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag throws a sloppy head kick and Khali moves out of range easily.
Khali misses with a takedown attempt
and Jag counters with a head kick.
Jag has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brij Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jag - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khali manages to pull guard.
Jag stands up and waves to Khali to follow him.
Jag darts in and clinches Khali up against the cage.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khali.
Khali wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jag as the two fighters clinch.
Jag looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick by Jag misses
and Khali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jag wants to stall.
Jag slows down the pace here.
Khali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag rushes Khali and presses him up against the cage.
Khali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khali is looking for a takedown.
That's four 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.
Khali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jag after a bit of a struggle.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Khali avoids the damage to the body.
Khali blocks an elbow strike from Jag.
Jag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khali sets himself, and Jag steps forward looking for the clinch! Khali avoids it this time.
Jag clinches with his opponent.
Jag taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jag stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Jag dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jag clinches.
Khali pulls guard effortlessly.
Jag stands up from Khali's guard - Jag perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jag has closed the distance and engaged Khali in a clinch.
Jag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khali.
Jag leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khali blocks it with crossed arms.
Khali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jag controlling the action here for a moment.
Khali avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Khali avoids the damage to the body.
Jag is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khali avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag breaks the clinch.
Jag throws a head kick that misses.
Jag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khali blocks the elbow strike.
Jag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jag darts in and clinches Khali up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khali is defending well for now.
Khali successfully pulls guard.
Khali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jag decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khali, up you get!
Jag gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jag manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khali.
Khali avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag struggles to land a body shot inside as Khali controls his hands.
Khali wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brij Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jag just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khali's brow.
Jag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jag prevents the takedown attempt.
Jag breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Jag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jag moves into the clinch.
Khali is trying to drag Jag to the mat but Jag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jag stops a takedown attempt from Khali.
Jag is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khali is keeping busy.
Khali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brij Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jag instigates a clinch.
Khali managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Jag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Brij Khali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag breaks from the clinch.
Jaromir Jag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jag instigates a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jag. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Khali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jag clinches up against the cage.
Khali is trying to drag Jag to the mat but Jag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khali is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Khali blocks a body shot from Jag.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Khali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jag darts in and clinches Khali up against the cage.
Khali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khali lands a takedown into guard.
Khali prevents Jag from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Khali dives into side control.
Jag is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Khali asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khali misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jag tries to escape but Khali is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaromir Jag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jag winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaromir Jag!
The defeated Brij Khali had this to say: 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Siete Finess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konner McKregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Siete Finess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Konner McKregor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been hearing reports that Finess has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKregor.
Finess wants to clinch.
McKregor pushes Finess up against the cage in a clinch.
McKregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finess looking for a takedown.
McKregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKregor scores with a knee to the head.
McKregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Finess won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McKregor obliges.
Finess is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finess backwards.
McKregor lands a nice elbow.
McKregor lands an elbow just above Finess 's eye.
McKregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finess doesn't seem bothered though.
Finess tries to clinch but McKregor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKregor cracks Finess with a hook to the temple - Finess is on wobbly legs here! McKregor swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Finess falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McKregor wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Konner McKregor!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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36
182 lbs
27 - 23 - 0 |
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32
165 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savolainen blocks the body kick.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Savolainen avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Savolainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lodbrok.
Savolainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savolainen scores with a takedown into Lodbrok's guard.
Savolainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savolainen won't allow Lodbrok to get back to his feet.
Savolainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lodbrok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savolainen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lodbrok is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lodbrok is looking to stand up but Savolainen isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savolainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Lodbrok defending well as Savolainen loads up on a big left hand.
Savolainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lodbrok is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Savolainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savolainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savolainen blocks the body kick.
Lodbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savolainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savolainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodbrok.
Savolainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Savolainen misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lodbrok.
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Lodbrok throws the kick towards the body but Savolainen avoids it.
Lodbrok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savolainen.
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!
Savolainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savolainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lodbrok tries to sprawl out of it but Savolainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lodbrok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savolainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savolainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lodbrok under the eye.
Savolainen scores with a jab to the body.
Lodbrok throws a right hand that Savolainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Savolainen also avoids with ease.
Savolainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Savolainen moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lodbrok.
Savolainen with a jab.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lodbrok as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a series of strikes that have Savolainen backpedaling.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Savolainen moves out of range.
Lodbrok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lodbrok lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Savolainen moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lodbrok. Those never looked like landing.
Savolainen stalks Lodbrok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lodbrok's face. Lodbrok staggers backwards, shaken.
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Savolainen tries to counter with a takedown but Lodbrok is quick to defend against it.
Lodbrok looks to land a right hand but Savolainen moved out of range.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Savolainen avoids them all with ease.
Lodbrok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savolainen swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Savolainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Savolainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savolainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lodbrok is trying to buck Savolainen off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savolainen trying to control the position but Lodbrok is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savolainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Savolainen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Lodbrok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lodbrok gets caught flat footed, as Savolainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Savolainen is working Lodbrok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savolainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savolainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savolainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lodbrok is looking to stand up but Savolainen isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lodbrok keeping moving, preventing Savolainen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lodbrok lands a head kick!
Lodbrok looks to land a combination but Savolainen avoids it well.
Lodbrok missing with a left hand there. Savolainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodbrok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lodbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savolainen.
Savolainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savolainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savolainen throws a body punch but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savolainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lodbrok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lodbrok works over Savolainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice shot by Savolainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Savolainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Savolainen lands a really nice looking cross but Lodbrok seems unphased.
Lodbrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savolainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lodbrok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savolainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lodbrok wants to get back to his feet but Savolainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lodbrok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savolainen controls the pace.
Savolainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lodbrok is looking to stand up but Savolainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Savolainen wants to control from the top but Lodbrok keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lodbrok is keeping the position for now.
Savolainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savolainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savolainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savolainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Savolainen loads up on a big right hand but Lodbrok slips the punch.
Lodbrok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savolainen blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodbrok.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lodbrok works over Savolainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaakko Savolainen's cut is getting worse.
Savolainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Savolainen shoots for a takedown but Lodbrok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lodbrok is looking for the big counter here.
A nice combination there by Lodbrok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savolainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lodbrok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savolainen somewhat.
Lodbrok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savolainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lodbrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savolainen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savolainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Lodbrok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savolainen.
A head kick from Lodbrok lands but Savolainen takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sigurd Lodbrok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
That's time! Savolainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lodbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok throws a right hand that Savolainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Savolainen also avoids with ease.
Lodbrok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savolainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Savolainen staying out of range there.
Savolainen throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Lodbrok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savolainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lodbrok's guard.
Savolainen looking to pass the guard.
Savolainen content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen trying to control but Lodbrok is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen 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.
Savolainen won't allow Lodbrok to get back to his feet.
Savolainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savolainen working some strikes from top position.
Savolainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lodbrok has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Savolainen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Savolainen jabs Lodbrok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savolainen shoots in but Lodbrok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lodbrok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lodbrok tries to bum rush Savolainen with a series of wild strikes but Savolainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savolainen cracks Lodbrok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savolainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savolainen looks to land a right hand but Lodbrok moved out of range.
Lodbrok stuffs the takedown.
Savolainen works the jab nicely.
Lodbrok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savolainen swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Savolainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lodbrok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savolainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savolainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savolainen throws an overhand right that lands on Lodbrok's shoulder, as Lodbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Lodbrok tries to land a front kick but Savolainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Savolainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lodbrok to the ground. Savolainen is now in Lodbrok's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savolainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savolainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lodbrok wants to stand but Savolainen is controlling the position.
Jaakko Savolainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savolainen trying to control but Lodbrok is working from the bottom.
Savolainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savolainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savolainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Lodbrok controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Savolainen prevents Lodbrok from escaping the position.
Savolainen tries to move to mount but Lodbrok blocks the move with his legs.
Savolainen trying to control the position but Lodbrok is working away.
Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lodbrok is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Savolainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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 Jaakko Savolainen.
I think Lodbrok 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Lodbrok!
In his post fight interview, Sigurd Lodbrok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fun Fest (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Strunz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fun Fest!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strunz pushes Fest away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fest gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fest is trying to ground and pound but Strunz uses the momentary lack of control by Fest to regain half guard.
Strunz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fest.
Strunz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fest.
Fest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fest not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fest lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Fest seems content to control.
Strunz wants to get back to his feet.
Strunz's coaches at School Of Hard Knocks have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fest looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fest missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strunz is trying to stand.
Fest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strunz is trying to stand up here but Fest is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strunz lands a jab to the head.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Fest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fest tries to counter with a clinch but Strunz shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it.
Fest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strunz slips a jab from Fest.
Strunz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Strunz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fest clobbers Strunz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strunz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fest takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Fest is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strunz.
Fest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strunz defends it well.
Strunz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Fest slips the punch.
Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strunz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Fest's shoulder, as Fest tries to avoid the shot.
Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strunz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strunz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fest.
Strunz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strunz cracks Fest with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strunz is looking to slow Fest down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fest slips under a jab from Strunz.
Fest doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strunz throws a leg kick which misses Fest's front leg but catches the back leg as Fest tries to avoid it.
Strunz throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Fest takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Fest scores with a nice strike.
Strunz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Fest slips under a jab.
Strunz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strunz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strunz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Fest looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fest takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
That's time! Strunz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fest tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Strunz.
Fest misses with a hook to the body
letting Strunz counter with a right hand.
Fest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Strunz.
Fest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strunz.
Fest shoots in and drives through. Strunz sprawls well.
Strunz misses with a hook.
Fest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strunz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Fest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strunz lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strunz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fest is trying to ground and pound but Strunz uses the momentary lack of control by Fest to regain half guard.
Strunz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strunz tries to get out of the position.
Fest winds up and cracks Strunz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strunz tries to kick Fest off but Fest keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strunz has one foot on Fest's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Strunz with a jab.
Strunz lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fest is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strunz with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far.
Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Strunz misses with a looping left.
Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strunz misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fest's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fest appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Fest slips the punch.
Strunz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fest can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Strunz.
A big left from Strunz misses.
Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Fest misses.
Fest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fest looks to throw the jab but Strunz is out of range.
Fest has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fest takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fest counters with a left to the body.
Fest has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fest there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Strunz - just one landing.
A big left from Strunz misses.
Fest checks a leg kick.
Fest staying out of range there.
Strunz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fest on the side of the head.
Strunz with a jab.
Fest lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Strunz misses
and Fest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strunz throws a jab when Fest was well out of range.
Fest doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
Fest misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fest misses with an uppercut.
Fest ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
Strunz cracks Fest with a good jab.
Fest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Fest's head but Fest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Fest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strunz with a nice cross.
Fest goes for a double leg but Strunz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strunz continues to drive forward.
Fest slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Fest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strunz lands with an overhand left.
Fest takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fest takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fest shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fest.
Fest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strunz connects with a jab.
Strunz throws a shot to the body.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Strunz ducks under a wild hook from Fest.
Strunz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fest finds it's way round the side to connect with Strunz's head.
Strunz throws a jab when Fest was well out of range.
Fest goes for a double leg but Strunz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strunz continues to drive forward.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fest has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fest lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it.
Fest's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strunz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fest scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Fest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strunz.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Fest.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fest! But no joy.
Strunz throws a jab when Fest was well out of range.
Fest ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Fest's shoulder, as Fest tries to avoid the shot.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strunz moves out of range of the strikes.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Fest saw that one coming.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Fest counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
Fest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strunz defends it well.
Fest moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Strunz lands a jab.
Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Strunz lands a lovely overhand right.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fest avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Strunz throws a right hand that misses
and Fest counters with a stiff right hand.
Strunz jabs Fest right on the nose. Fest blinks but takes it well.
Fest slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz scores with a nice head shot.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strunz.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fest's head.
Strunz throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily.
Fest is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strunz with a body shot.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strunz throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily.
Fest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strunz cracks Fest with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strunz misses with a left hand
and Fest counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Strunz.
Strunz misses with a lunging right hand
and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz tests Fest's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Fest.
Fest fails with the takedown.
Strunz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it.
Strunz throws a hook but Fest avoids it easily.
Strunz lands with an uppercut that bounces Fest off the cage and back into range.
A solid body kick from Strunz.
Fest slips under a jab.
Fun Fest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strunz misses with a hook. Fest ducked under it nicely.
Strunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fest in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strunz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Akira Toriyama told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
43 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toriyama rushes Parks and presses him up against the cage.
Parks stalling.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama scores with a shot to the side of Parks's head.
Parks lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks is stalling here.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Toriyama.
Parks lands with a short shot to the head.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks lands an uppercut.
Parks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama lands a nice uppercut.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Toriyama.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Toriyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Parks tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
A short right from Toriyama on the inside.
Toriyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama lands a left hand.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Parks working aggressively here.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toriyama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Parks lands a right hand.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Parks misses with some punches.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parks.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike.
Toriyama being controlled against the cage.
Parks tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Parks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
A short right from Parks.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Parks moves out of range.
Akira Toriyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama wants to clinch but Parks slips to the side
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toriyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Parks tries to keep at a distance but Toriyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks working aggressively here.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Parks working aggressively here.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks misses with some punches.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a left hand.
Parks working aggressively here.
Parks takes a shot to the head.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toriyama.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Toriyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Parks - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toriyama as Parks tries to tie him up.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama lands with a right to the head.
Parks working aggressively here.
Parks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Parks working aggressively here.
Toriyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Toriyama lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toriyama.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks tries to stall but Toriyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Toriyama lands with a light punch inside.
Parks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Parks tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Toriyama on the inside.
A short right from Parks on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Parks.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Akira Toriyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parks misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Parks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toriyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.
Parks trying to stall but Toriyama improves his position.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Toriyama clinches up with Parks and pushes him back against the cage.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parks scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Toriyama.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Parks.
Parks misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Parks.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Still in the clinch, Parks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Parks.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira Toriyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks misses with a body punch.
Parks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Parks working aggressively here.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks lands a body shot.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama blocks a body shot from Parks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands an uppercut.
Parks taking a breather.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyoto Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Parks misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks working aggressively here.
Toriyama lands a right hand.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Parks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Toriyama 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akira Toriyama!
Our winner, Akira Toriyama, 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 Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Prime might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . Brewer has chosen Gangster's Paradise as his entrance music. Frank Brewer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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240 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
39 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer checks a leg kick.
Prime goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Prime misses with an uppercut.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses
and Prime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prime lands with a right to the head.
Brewer scores with a shoulder strike.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
Prime tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brewer.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
Brewer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Prime has Brewer pressed against the cage.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Prime.
Brewer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brewer breaks the clinch.
Prime swings for the body but Brewer moves out of range.
Prime throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brewer digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
Prime takes one to the chin there.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Prime's calf.
A jab lands there for Prime.
Brewer connects with an inside leg kick.
Prime goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewer can pounce on him.
Brewer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Prime attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Prime misses
and Brewer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Prime's knee momentarily.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brewer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prime on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prime crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brewer - the referee stops the clock and Prime gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brewer. Prime manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Prime takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brewer.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Prime's calf.
Brewer thows a body kick. Prime tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
Prime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewer can pounce on him.
Prime has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brewer.
Brewer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brewer scores with a head kick.
Prime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brewer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brewer.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brewer - that will leave a mark!
Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prime stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Brewer throws a front kick that sends Prime stumbling back into the cage.
Brewer lands with a slapping head kick.
Prime walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brewer.
Prime takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brewer lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brewer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brewer connects with a body shot.
Brewer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brewer cracks the inside of Prime's front leg.
That kick from Brewer tenderised Prime's leg. Prime is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brewer scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brewer lands a head kick. Prime smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brewer!
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Prime's calf.
Oooooh!!! Brewer has knocked Prime down with a huge combo! Brewer steps away and waves a wobbly Prime back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Prime is rocked!
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Prime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brewer scores with a hook.
Brewer scores with a leg kick.
Brewer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brewer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prime rather than just go for the knockout.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prime seems to have got his legs back now.
Brewer digs a good hook to Prime's body.
The fighters circle, before Brewer throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Prime's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Brewer lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Frank Brewer!
Our winner, Frank Brewer, 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 Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir has chosen M.A.S.H Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 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
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Nadir tries to clinch there but Anstey circles away.
Nadir slips a jab from Anstey.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Nadir jabs at Anstey's body.
Nadir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nadir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anstey defending well though.
Nadir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey is staying active underneath Nadir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anstey is trying to control but can't.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nadir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anstey!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nadir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anstey hang on?
Nadir avoids the attempt from Anstey to control.
The referee warns Anstey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anstey wants to hold on but Nadir pushes him away.
Anstey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nadir blocks Anstey's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nadir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anstey?
Nadir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nadir has hold of Anstey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anstey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anstey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Nadir seems content to control.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nadir lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Nadir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Anstey! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nadir jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abed Nadir!
A relieved looking Abed Nadir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne's entrance music is Bad Company. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
184 lbs
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26
187 lbs
9 - 5 - 2 |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Alexander.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Payne misses.
Payne tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexander tries to circle away but Payne has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Payne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payne takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payne under the eye.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander.
Alexander scores with a spinning back kick!
Payne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander walks into a stiff left hand from Payne.
A big left from Payne misses.
Alexander was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Payne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexander to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander lands with a hook. Payne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payne defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a leg kick
and Alexander counters with a good low kick that Payne was not able to check.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alexander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Payne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike.
Payne tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexander avoids the damage to the body.
Payne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payne misses with a knee strike.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne working aggressively here.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Payne's ribcage. Payne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne.
Payne digs a right hand into Alexander's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexander's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexander lands the left hand.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Payne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander throws a body kick that misses.
Payne is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexander swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander tries to score with a low kick but Payne moves his leg out of the way.
Jab, jab by Alexander - just one landing.
Alexander explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alexander walks into a jab.
Payne walks into a jab.
Payne misses with a low kick as Alexander jumps back.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Payne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alexander.
Alexander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Payne's knee but Payne avoids it well.
Alexander connects with the punch.
Alexander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Payne throws a low kick but Alexander moves out of range easily.
Payne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Alexander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payne tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Payne lands with a kick to the temple. Alexander shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Payne throws a one two combo.
Alexander throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Payne's leg. Payne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander cracks Payne with an open hand slap.
Alexander throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Payne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexander is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payne.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Payne back into the cage.
Ludvig Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payne misses with an elbow over the top.
Payne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Payne needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Alexander.
Payne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Alexander misses.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.
Ludvig Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Payne throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Payne's front leg but catches the back leg as Payne tries to avoid it.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Payne misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
A big right from Payne misses.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payne.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Payne backing away here, and Alexander unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alexander misses with a hook. Payne ducked under it nicely.
Payne misses with a leg kick
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexander lands with a nice body kick.
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alexander.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Alexander avoids the body shot from Payne.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Alexander cracks Payne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payne throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Payne moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alexander in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Payne thuds a left hand into Alexander's body.
Payne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alexander misses with a hook.
It looked like Payne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne lands a body shot.
Payne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payne lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ludvig Alexander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alexander blocks a jab.
Payne defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payne doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
Payne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Payne takes a step back to recover.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Alexander.
Payne tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters circling a little - Alexander finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Payne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Payne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payne scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Alexander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander throws a push kick but Payne slaps the foot to one side.
Payne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander with a jab.
Payne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander slips a jab from Payne.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne moves out of range of the leg kick from Alexander.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexander checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alexander.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Payne in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Payne throws an elbow but misses.
Payne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander tries to work over Payne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Payne.
A nice left hand lands by Alexander.
Payne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ludvig Alexander has been cut.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
Alexander with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payne throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Payne throws a front kick that sends Alexander stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexander 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 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Alexander!
During a confident post fight interview, Ludvig Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brownie Anderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marek Koltun's chin.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Koltun avoids it with no problem.
Koltun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koltun postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koltun defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Koltun feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson pulls Koltun in close to his closed guard and prevents Koltun from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson 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.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Koltun's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Koltun controls the position from side control.
Koltun gets to mount! Anderson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun unloading with bombs!
Koltun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
The referee warns Anderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koltun throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Koltun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Koltun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a hook.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Koltun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Koltun jumps guard.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun 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 one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Koltun tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson wants to advance to full mount but Koltun doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has Koltun pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun controlling from the top position.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Koltun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Koltun's head back.
Koltun throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Koltun's body. Koltun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Koltun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koltun.
Anderson is trying to keep Koltun in close.
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 Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Koltun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decent striking displayed by Koltun there.
Koltun drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Koltun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson 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.
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
Anderson controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koltun's guard.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
Koltun punching from the bottom - just letting Anderson know he's still in a fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Koltun slips the punch.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marek Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koltun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Koltun's head.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Koltun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Koltun misses with the head strike.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
A short right from Koltun on the inside.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Koltun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Koltun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Koltun.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brownie Anderson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Koltun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koltun staying out of range there.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koltun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Koltun's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Koltun ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koltun is rocked!
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Koltun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Anderson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Koltun. Koltun tries to recover but Anderson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Koltun lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
Brownie Anderson very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dobson (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 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
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobson misses with the combination.
Nah takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Dobson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dobson takes one on the button.
Nah tries to clinch up but Dobson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tee Nah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nah has closed the distance and engaged Dobson in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobson.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Dobson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nah scores with a shot to the side of Dobson's head.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Nah.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobson working aggressively here.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobson takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Ben Dobson has been cut.
Dobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dobson misses with some punches.
Dobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobson lands an uppercut.
Dobson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Dobson misses with the head strike.
Dobson misses with the head strike.
Dobson lands a shot to the body.
Dobson blocking some punches.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobson.
Dobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nah.
Nah blocks an uppercut.
Dobson throws a head punch that misses.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dobson fails to land.
Dobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah misses with some punches.
Nah blocking some punches.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobson.
Nah struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobson controls his hands.
Dobson blocking some punches.
Dobson is leaning against Nah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dobson tries to throw a body punch but Nah avoids it by throwing Dobson back against the cage.
Dobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dobson blocks an uppercut.
Dobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah.
Nah blocking some punches.
Dobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dobson.
Dobson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nah is breathing heavily.
Dobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tee Nah's cut is getting worse.
Dobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobson.
Dobson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobson.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dobson pushes Nah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Nah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nah misses with some punches.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tee Nah's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dobson lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Dobson fails to land.
Dobson pushes Nah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nah prevents a body shot from Dobson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobson.
Nah takes a shot to the head.
Dobson has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
Dobson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobson lands a right hand.
Dobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dobson tries to work over Nah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dobson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dobson cracks Nah with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Dobson!
Ben Dobson is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ben Dobson 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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