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CEFC Fight Night 108 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Townsend (ranked 25501 p4p, 966 weight class) and Damian Malenczuk (ranked 9953 p4p, 880 weight class). Ulysses Townsend could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damian Malenczuk's chin.
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Townsend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Malenczuk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenczuk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Townsend quickly recovers to half guard.
Townsend keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Malenczuk lands with a punch from half guard.
Malenczuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Townsend blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malenczuk.
Townsend avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malenczuk.
Townsend is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malenczuk pulls his head out easily.
Townsend misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Malenczuk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Red House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Malenczuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Townsend defending well though.
Townsend is trying to get back to full guard.
Townsend regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Malenczuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malenczuk is working Townsend over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malenczuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenczuk wanted to stand there but Townsend had control of the position.
Malenczuk connects with a couple of short punches.
Malenczuk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Townsend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malenczuk throwing strikes from guard but Townsend blocks nicely.
Townsend pulls Malenczuk in close to prevent any damage.
Townsend 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.
Townsend working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malenczuk.
Townsend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malenczuk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Townsend's head.
Malenczuk throwing strikes from guard but Townsend blocks nicely.
Malenczuk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malenczuk is looking to stand up but Townsend won't let him.
Malenczuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Townsend has wrist control.
Malenczuk scoring with some ground and pound.
Townsend throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Townsend trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malenczuk connects with a couple of short punches.
Malenczuk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Malenczuk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Townsend to the ground. Malenczuk is now in Townsend's guard.
Townsend is breathing heavily.
Malenczuk cracks Townsend with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malenczuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malenczuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malenczuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malenczuk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenczuk throwing strikes but missing.
Malenczuk landing some decent shots from guard.
Malenczuk postures up in Townsend's guard and throws a big left but Townsend blocks it.
Malenczuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Townsend wants to sweep but no luck.
Malenczuk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malenczuk landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Townsend is on top in guard.
Malenczuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malenczuk wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsend sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malenczuk's guard.
Townsend controlling the action here.
Townsend trying to control the action but Malenczuk is working from the bottom.
Malenczuk wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Malenczuk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Malenczuk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Malenczuk scores with punches from side control.
Malenczuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Townsend sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Townsend pushes Malenczuk off looking to stand but Malenczuk dives back in and keeps control.
Malenczuk slips a nice elbow through Townsend's hands, connecting with Townsend's forehead.
Townsend keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Townsend is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malenczuk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malenczuk's back!
Malenczuk breaks Townsend's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Townsend is on top in guard.
Townsend stays in close to Malenczuk's body and controls the position.
Malenczuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Townsend is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenczuk keeping full guard, as Townsend tries to pass.
Townsend trying to control but Malenczuk is working from the bottom.
Townsend slips nicely into half guard.
Malenczuk wants to get back to his feet.
Townsend content to control rather than advance.
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.
Townsend trying to mount his opponent but Malenczuk defends it.
Malenczuk tries to kick Townsend off but Townsend keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Townsend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malenczuk keeps working.
Malenczuk is looking to control Townsend's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malenczuk avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Townsend thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malenczuk shoots in for a takedown but Townsend shows good takedown defense.
Malenczuk tries to clinch up.
Townsend tries to clinch but Malenczuk moves out of range.
Malenczuk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Townsend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsend misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Townsend looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Townsend trying to control but Malenczuk is working from the bottom.
Townsend passes Malenczuk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Townsend is trying to control. Malenczuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Townsend dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Townsend shoots in for a takedown but Malenczuk shows good takedown defense.
Townsend closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malenczuk breaks from the clinch.
Malenczuk shoots in but no luck this time.
Townsend stuffs the takedown attempt from Malenczuk. Malenczuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Malenczuk closes the distance and clinches up with Townsend, looking for a takedown. Malenczuk pushes Townsend against the cage but Townsend circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ulysses Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Malenczuk.
Nice sprawl there from Malenczuk as Townsend shoots in.
Malenczuk has closed the distance and engaged Townsend in a clinch.
Townsend manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Townsend.
Malenczuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Townsend sprawls well initially but Malenczuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malenczuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Townsend moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsend wants to sweep here but Malenczuk controlling him for the moment.
Malenczuk prevents Townsend from getting back to his feet.
Townsend thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Townsend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malenczuk throwing strikes from guard but Townsend blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Townsend is on top in guard.
Townsend wants to pass the guard but Malenczuk is keeping the position.
Malenczuk is trying to keep Townsend in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Townsend stopping the sweep attempt from Malenczuk.
Malenczuk trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malenczuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Townsend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malenczuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Townsend gets tackled into the cage by Malenczuk. Malenczuk maintains the clinch.
Townsend will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malenczuk up against the cage.
Malenczuk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Townsend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malenczuk tries to clinch there but Townsend circles away.
Malenczuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Townsend has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malenczuk uses from the top position.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Malenczuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malenczuk working some strikes from top position.
Townsend working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malenczuk.
Ulysses Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malenczuk wanted to stand there but Townsend had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malenczuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Townsend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Ulysses Townsend.
I think Townsend has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Townsend!
In defeat, Damian Malenczuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will get you next time !!! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 3477 p4p, 492 weight class) and Edwin Sandoval (ranked 6813 p4p, 753 weight class). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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26
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edwin Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamidovich Saitiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval with the counter takedown but Hamidovich Saitiev avoids it easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sandoval wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to defend but Sandoval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to roll over but Sandoval keeps him under control.
Sandoval thows a huge punch but Hamidovich Saitiev dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev pushes Sandoval off but Sandoval dives into side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to escape the position but Sandoval is controlling the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to control the position but Hamidovich Saitiev is working away.
Sandoval lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sandoval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamidovich Saitiev keeps working.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sandoval easily slips into full mount!
Hamidovich Saitiev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to hold on but Sandoval pushes him away.
Hamidovich Saitiev regains half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to improve his position.
Sandoval drops an elbow to the side of Hamidovich Saitiev's head.
Sandoval is looking to take a break and control but Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandoval trying to control the pace.
Hamidovich Saitiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hamidovich Saitiev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control but can't.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to stand back up but Sandoval is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sandoval dives in for a single leg takedown but Hamidovich Saitiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval has his takedown stuffed
and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sandoval!
Sandoval sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandoval is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval has hold of Hamidovich Saitiev's hands but Hamidovich Saitiev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sandoval trying to control here.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandoval wants to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Hamidovich Saitiev shows good takedown defense.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamidovich Saitiev as he avoids it easily.
Sandoval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamidovich Saitiev defends well and Sandoval ends up having to push Hamidovich Saitiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sandoval.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sandoval is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to free his trapped foot but Sandoval is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval is trying to maintain the position but Hamidovich Saitiev is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev prevents Sandoval from improving his position.
Sandoval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamidovich Saitiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev slips a nice elbow through Sandoval's hands, connecting with Sandoval's forehead.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Sandoval, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sandoval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sandoval wants to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping busy.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandoval taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sandoval trying to control but Hamidovich Saitiev postures up.
Sandoval tries to get to full guard but Hamidovich Saitiev has control of the leg.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control. Sandoval wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Sandoval, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval has hold of Hamidovich Saitiev's hands but Hamidovich Saitiev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamidovich Saitiev is working away from the top position though.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sandoval on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Sandoval, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamidovich Saitiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sandoval is rocked!
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandoval is still in real trouble! Can Hamidovich Saitiev finish him?
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandoval is looking to control Hamidovich Saitiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sandoval avoid being mounted?
Sandoval seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandoval with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Hamidovich Saitiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with a punch from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandoval taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sandoval! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hamidovich Saitiev jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fats McGhee (ranked 3816 p4p, 416 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 5158 p4p, 552 weight class). McGhee comes into the arena with Snoop Dog - Drop It Like It's Hot blaring out of the sound system. Fats McGhee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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281 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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228 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fats McGhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGhee connects with a single shot there.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into McGhee's guard.
Smith postures up.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to McGhee's brow.
McGhee wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith distracts McGhee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like Fats McGhee has been cut.
McGhee looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGhee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith distracts McGhee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith pushing down on McGhee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of McGhee's head.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but McGhee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGhee is trying to get back to full guard.
McGhee taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
McGhee pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGhee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Fats McGhee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGhee wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is nestled in close to McGhee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith winds up and cracks McGhee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fats McGhee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dantes (ranked 3626 p4p, 397 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 7972 p4p, 694 weight class). Deux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Post Party Depression kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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279 lbs
25 - 30 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dantes.
Deux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deux.
It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut.
Deux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deux moves forwards but Dantes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dantes circles away quickly and effectively.
Dantes misses with a few strikes there.
Deux has a takedown stuffed.
Dantes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deux rushes Dantes and presses him up against the cage.
Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dantes, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Deux.
Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dantes.
Deux tries to clinch up.
Dantes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dantes has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Deux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dantes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deux's efforts to push away.
Dantes presses Deux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dantes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Numero Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dantes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deux tries to clinch there but Dantes circles away.
Deux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Deux looks to move away, Dantes throws a big counter combo but Deux just gets out of the way.
Dantes works over Deux's head and body with a nice combination.
Dantes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Deux back to the cage. Dantes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deux throws a lazy right hand but Dantes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deux misses with a wild body shot.
Dantes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deux.
Dantes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deux throws a series of punches but Dantes moves out of range.
Deux throws a series of punches but Dantes avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dantes.
Deux misses with a looping left.
Dantes lands a nice hook to Deux's body. Deux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dantes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dantes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dantes jabs Deux right on the nose. Deux blinks but takes it well.
Dantes lands a body shot.
No joy there for Deux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dantes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deux.
Marcus Dantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dantes just misses with a punch to the body.
Deux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dantes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deux throws a poor cross that misses
and Dantes counters with a takedown into side control.
Deux is looking to regain half guard here but Dantes keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dantes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dantes decides to stand back up. Dantes steps back and let's Deux get back to his feet.
Deux clinches up against the cage.
Deux can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dantes breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dantes can't get the takedown.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deux backwards.
Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deux misses with a two punch combination.
Deux wants to clinch.
Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dantes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dantes as he jumps to the side.
Marcus Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Deux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Deux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dantes doesn't seem phased though.
Deux jabs at Dantes's body.
Dantes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deux, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Dantes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Dantes.
Deux gets a clinch.
Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dantes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deux's head.
Dantes feints a jab promting Deux to slip. Dantes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dantes lands a nice hook to Deux's body. Deux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deux wants to clinch.
Deux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deux clinches with his opponent.
Deux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dantes closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deux wants to break free but Dantes has control.
Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deux misses with a shot to the body
and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut.
Deux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes lands a jab-cross combination.
Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dantes with a body shot.
Deux has closed the distance and engaged Dantes in a clinch.
Dantes prevents Deux from breaking the clinch.
Deux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deux tries to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dantes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dantes breaks from the clinch.
Dantes moves into range and clinches up with Deux.
Dantes lands a nice uppercut.
Dantes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Deux.
Deux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deux can do to turn this around?
Dantes gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dantes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling him.
Deux can't break the clinch.
Dantes gets through Deux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dantes cracks a nice hook into Deux's ribs.
Deux misses with the combination.
Deux lands a jab.
Deux tries to clinch but Dantes moves out of range.
Marcus Dantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dantes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dantes connects with a leg kick. Deux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Deux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dantes as he jumps to the side.
Dantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deux misses with a straight right.
Dantes throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes clinches up against the cage.
Dantes misses with a knee strike.
Dantes scores with a shoulder strike.
Deux gets through Dantes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deux tries to bum rush Dantes with a series of wild strikes but Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dantes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deux lands with a right hand.
Dantes pushes Deux up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dantes.
Deux is rocked!
Deux is breathing heavily.
Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Deux tries to close the distance and clinch but Dantes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deux tries to keep at a distance but Dantes has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deux looking to slow down the pace here.
Dantes breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deux misses with a two punch combination.
Dantes looks to land a combination but Deux avoids it well.
Dantes swats away the attempt to clinch by Deux.
Deux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dantes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deux in his tracks.
Deux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dantes.
Dantes clinches with his opponent.
Dantes manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dantes 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.
Dantes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deux is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
Deux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dantes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Deux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deux walks straight into a right hand from Dantes - that's dropped him! Dantes jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Deux from any more punishment! Deux complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Dantes!
Marcus Dantes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Fuck off.'.
Numero Deux was interviewed post fight and said 'Tell me when the fire dies down... What the F will you do?!?!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Picciluna (ranked 3157 p4p, 444 weight class) and Dany Crosby (ranked 6295 p4p, 740 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
214 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Picciluna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umberto Picciluna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picciluna.
Picciluna lands a two punch combo.
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picciluna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picciluna misses with a combination
and Crosby counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Picciluna!
Picciluna is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picciluna regains half guard.
Picciluna is refusing to be controlled, as Crosby sits in half guard.
Picciluna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Picciluna.
Crosby wants to control from the top but Picciluna keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picciluna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crosby manages to get himself to full guard.
Crosby trying to keep a closed guard but Picciluna is proving a slippery customer.
Picciluna slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picciluna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crosby wants to hold on but Picciluna pushes him away.
Picciluna in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Picciluna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Picciluna connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Picciluna 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.
Picciluna is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Picciluna postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crosby looks a forlorn figure.
Crosby is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big strike lands for Picciluna! That's really hurt Crosby and he's turned his back - Picciluna keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Picciluna jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Picciluna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Country (ranked 3336 p4p, 467 weight class) and Jason Canning (ranked 3003 p4p, 429 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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225 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Country!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Canning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Country scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Country controlling the action here.
Country is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canning sees it coming and defends easily.
Country trying to pass the guard but Canning defending well.
Country stalling away here and it's allowed Canning to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Country engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Canning for as long as he can get away with.
Country's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Country might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Country pushes down on Canning's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Country not doing much here.
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.
Country lands with a punch from half guard.
Canning tries to kick Country off but Country keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Country slows the pace down in half guard.
Country prevents Canning from standing back up.
Canning is looking for a sweep. Country is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Country is trying to control. Canning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Country prevents Canning from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Country misses.
Country drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country prevents Canning from getting back to his feet.
Country stays in close to Canning's body and controls the position.
Canning wants to stand but Country is controlling the position.
Country trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Country controls the pace.
Canning keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Country looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canning wants to stand up but Country is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Country checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Country was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy left from Country finds it's target.
Canning scores with a jab to the head.
Canning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Country was well out of range. Poor timing from Canning.
Country has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Canning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Country fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Canning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Country dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Canning throws the left hand but Country avoids the punch easily.
Nelson Country seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Country throws an overhand right that lands on Canning's shoulder, as Canning tries to avoid the shot.
Canning throws a chopping leg kick but Country manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Country takes a swing at Canning's ribcage but misses.
Country will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Canning misses with a head kick.
Country tries to counter with a takedown but Canning is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canning works over Country's head and body with a nice combination.
Canning keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canning gets caught napping as Country dives in and scores a takedown. Canning manages to retain guard.
Country trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Canning manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Canning wants to control from the top but Country keeps moving.
Canning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Country seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nelson Country overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canning trying to control the position from guard on top but Country is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canning looking to sit in guard and control but Country gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Canning keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Country content to stall in guard here.
Country wants to control from the top but Canning keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country controlling from the top position.
Canning keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Canning is looking to stand up but Country isn't so interested in that idea.
Canning keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Country trying to control but Canning is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Country shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country controlling the action here.
Canning is defending against the submission attempts here by Country.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Country content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Canning will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Country 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.
Country wants to control from the top but Canning keeps moving.
Country stops Canning from standing up.
Canning keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Canning is trying to keep Country in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Country trying to control but Canning is working from the bottom.
Canning is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country drops back looking for a leg! Canning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canning manages to kick Country off! Country jumps back into Canning's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Canning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Country fails with a takedown attempt.
Canning scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canning waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Country.
Country shoots in and drives through. Canning sprawls well.
Country shoots in for a double leg but Canning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Country. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Country has a takedown stuffed.
Canning is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Canning.
Canning feints and then cracks Country's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Country down.
Country fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Canning. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canning.
Jason Canning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canning scores with a leg kick.
Country shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canning manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Country wants to pass the guard but Canning is keeping the position.
Canning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Country controls the pace.
Country tries to free his leg and advance position but Canning is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Canning's guard.
Country slows the pace down in half guard.
Country stops Canning from getting back to his feet.
Country is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canning sees it coming and defends easily.
Country is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Country is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Country is keen to just control but Canning is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Canning.
I think Canning 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Canning!
Jason Canning made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Delphino Atlantis (ranked 1547 p4p, 165 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 2949 p4p, 292 weight class). Atlantis comes to the cage accompanied by Rancid - Time Bomb. Banchamek has chosen Hatwika-Different World as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Delphino Atlantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atlantis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atlantis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Atlantis lands in his opponent's guard.
Atlantis tries to free his leg and advance position but Banchamek is retaining full guard.
Atlantis trying to control the position from guard on top but Banchamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atlantis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atlantis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banchamek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Atlantis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek throws Atlantis to one side and escapes!
A looping hook to the body misses from Atlantis. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banchamek takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atlantis swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Atlantis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banchamek rushes Atlantis and presses him up against the cage.
Atlantis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atlantis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banchamek walks away with a smile on his face. Atlantis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banchamek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atlantis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atlantis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banchamek is refusing to be controlled, as Atlantis sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek won't allow Atlantis to pass to mount.
Banchamek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banchamek.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atlantis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atlantis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banchamek wants to sweep but no luck.
Atlantis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atlantis is looking to work some ground and pound but Banchamek has wrist control.
Atlantis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Atlantis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atlantis working some strikes from top position.
Atlantis with a nice head shot there.
Atlantis throwing strikes but missing.
Atlantis wants to control from the top but Banchamek keeps moving.
Banchamek is looking to stand up but Atlantis isn't so interested in that idea.
Atlantis with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atlantis works over Banchamek with some ground and pound from guard.
Atlantis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atlantis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atlantis stands up over Banchamek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banchamek pushes Atlantis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Banchamek throws a shot from downtown. Atlantis moves away and avoids it.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Atlantis is avoiding it.
Atlantis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banchamek.
Atlantis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banchamek throws a nice looking combination but Atlantis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banchamek clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buakaw Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banchamek throws a series of strikes that have Atlantis backpedaling.
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atlantis manages to avoid it.
Banchamek scores with a nice right hand.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atlantis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banchamek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
It looked like Atlantis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the body
and Atlantis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atlantis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atlantis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banchamek.
Atlantis throws the left hand but Banchamek avoids the punch easily.
Atlantis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atlantis throws a big right hand that misses.
Atlantis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banchamek manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Atlantis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banchamek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atlantis is out of range and Banchamek settles back down.
Banchamek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atlantis moves away.
Atlantis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banchamek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banchamek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atlantis slips a straight right by Banchamek.
Atlantis shoots in looking for a takedown. Banchamek tries to sprawl out of it but Atlantis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banchamek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
A punch combination from Atlantis misses.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Atlantis needs to keep his hands up - Banchamek had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buakaw Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banchamek cracks Atlantis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atlantis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Atlantis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banchamek. That one must have hurt.
Banchamek tries to work over Atlantis's front leg with a kick but Atlantis checks it.
Banchamek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atlantis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banchamek lands a head kick. Atlantis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Atlantis stuns Banchamek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banchamek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atlantis throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Atlantis.
Banchamek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banchamek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banchamek wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Banchamek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Atlantis circles away.
A jab lands there for Banchamek.
Atlantis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delphino Atlantis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atlantis manages to avoid it.
Banchamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atlantis was well out of range. Poor timing from Banchamek.
A little feinted left hand from Atlantis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banchamek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atlantis tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delphino Atlantis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banchamek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atlantis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Atlantis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banchamek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis prevents Banchamek from escaping the position.
Banchamek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek throws Atlantis to one side and escapes!
Atlantis blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Atlantis misses with a wild body shot.
Banchamek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atlantis swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Atlantis just misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atlantis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banchamek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banchamek! But no joy.
Atlantis swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Atlantis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banchamek backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buakaw Banchamek 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Atlantis misses with the combination.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Atlantis moves out of range easily.
Banchamek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atlantis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banchamek lands a jab-cross combination.
Atlantis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Atlantis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banchamek sneaks out the side door and pushes Atlantis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banchamek throws a series of punches but Atlantis avoids them all with ease.
Atlantis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
Banchamek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atlantis is looking to wear down Banchamek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atlantis is able to avoid easily.
Atlantis lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis punishes Banchamek's body with a nice straight punch.
Atlantis drops his hands momentarily and Banchamek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banchamek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atlantis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Atlantis.
Atlantis ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Atlantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banchamek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Banchamek. Those never looked like landing.
Atlantis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banchamek.
Atlantis swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Banchamek is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Atlantis.
Banchamek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Buakaw Banchamek 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.
Atlantis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atlantis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atlantis throws a leg kick but Banchamek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Banchamek finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atlantis misses the shot to the body.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banchamek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atlantis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banchamek.
A punch combination from Banchamek misses.
Banchamek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atlantis if he has to take too many more of those.
Banchamek forces Atlantis back against the cage and clinches.
Atlantis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atlantis misses with some punches.
Atlantis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Banchamek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Delphino Atlantis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis has Banchamek pressed against the cage, preventing Banchamek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banchamek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banchamek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atlantis throws a right hand that misses
and Banchamek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Banchamek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atlantis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Banchamek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atlantis throws a hook but Banchamek blocks it.
Banchamek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atlantis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banchamek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atlantis scrambles back to his feet.
Atlantis gets a takedown into half guard.
Atlantis is trying to control the action in half guard but Banchamek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Delphino Atlantis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek tries to kick Atlantis off but Atlantis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Atlantis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banchamek defending well though.
Atlantis throwing shots but Banchamek is blocking nicely.
Atlantis passes the guard and advances to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atlantis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banchamek?
Banchamek working to try and regain half guard.
Atlantis trying to control but Banchamek is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buakaw Banchamek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banchamek 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Banchamek!
Buakaw Banchamek took some time post fight to say the following; 'Here I am before 17580 screaming adoring fans and all i want to know is..ARE YOU ENTERTAINED Hilo? The 17850 fans go crazy...MAke some NOISE,and FC i hope that this fight card started out right.'.
Delphino Atlantis spoke after the fight, saying 'He slippery dolphinned me me, I need to see a doctor and a therapist in no particular order.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Rimes (ranked 1537 p4p, 229 weight class) and Sparring Fighter 1 (ranked 3817 p4p, 524 weight class). Rimes comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Dreams by Marilyn Manson. Fighter 1 comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lou Reed - The day John Kennedy Died kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
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202 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Optimus Rimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparring Fighter 1!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimes lands with a nice body kick.
Fighter 1 moves into the clinch.
Rimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter 1 pushes Rimes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fighter 1 tries to throw a body punch but Rimes avoids it by throwing Fighter 1 back against the cage.
Rimes lands a good knee to the midsection. Fighter 1 won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Rimes.
Fighter 1 comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow that misses.
Rimes tries to land knees in the clinch but Fighter 1 avoids the damage to the body.
Fighter 1 manages to break the clinch.
Fighter 1 scores with a nice right hand.
Rimes avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rimes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rimes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 scores with a head kick.
Rimes misses with a body kick.
Fighter 1 looks for a takedown but Rimes sprawls well.
Rimes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter 1.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter 1 looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Rimes circles away.
Fighter 1 clinches with his opponent.
Rimes blocks an uppercut.
Rimes throws a head punch that misses.
Rimes misses with a knee strike.
Rimes misses with the head strike.
Fighter 1 swings wildly with an uppercut but Rimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter 1 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fighter 1 misses with some punches.
Rimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 prevents a body shot from Rimes.
Rimes throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter 1 blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Rimes on the inside.
Nice elbow from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 is leaning against Rimes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fighter 1 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Optimus Rimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rimes slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Rimes tenderised Fighter 1's leg. Fighter 1 is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fighter 1 doesn't manage to clinch there - Rimes circles away.
Fighter 1 on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter 1 misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Rimes coming out on top.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Rimes scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rimes gets tackled into the cage by Fighter 1. Fighter 1 maintains the clinch.
Rimes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fighter 1 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rimes scores with a shot to the side of Fighter 1's head.
Rimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter 1 tries to throw a body punch but Rimes avoids it by throwing Fighter 1 back against the cage.
Fighter 1 takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter 1 is trying to break free.
Fighter 1 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 lands with a right to the head.
Fighter 1 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rimes lands a right hand.
Rimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rimes misses with some punches.
Rimes lands a shoulder strike.
Rimes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter 1 scores with a shoulder strike.
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter 1 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Optimus Rimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparring Fighter 1.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rimes blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Rimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rimes throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rimes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Rimes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fighter 1 is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Rimes moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rimes.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow but it misses.
Rimes missing with knees to the body.
Rimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter 1 backwards.
Rimes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fighter 1 lands an elbow inside.
Fighter 1 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rimes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fighter 1 avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rimes looking to stall.
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rimes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Optimus Rimes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rimes lands a head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rimes.
Rimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fighter 1 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rimes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter 1 looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter 1 circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rimes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Fighter 1 follows Rimes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring Fighter 1!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 1301 p4p, 160 weight class) and Rocky McColgan (ranked 1688 p4p, 200 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McColgan's choice of entrance music: The Gael. Rocky McColgan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nah.
McColgan throws a low kick but Nah moves out of range easily.
McColgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nah tried to counter with a leg kick but McColgan avoided it.
McColgan throws a low kick, looking for Nah's leg but Nah calmly moves out of range.
Nah misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for McColgan.
Nice straight punches there by McColgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McColgan.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McColgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nah.
We've been informed that McColgan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McColgan dips to his left and cracks Nah with an uppercut!
McColgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McColgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rocky McColgan has been cut.
Nah is looking to score with low kicks.
Nah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nah changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Nah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nah lands a left and a right that send McColgan crashing to the mat, dazed. Nah thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McColgan is rocked!
McColgan throws the left hand but Nah avoids the punch easily.
McColgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nah finish him?
Nah ducks right into an uppercut from McColgan.
McColgan throws the kick towards the body but Nah avoids it.
McColgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nah fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McColgan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McColgan looks to clinch but Nah throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McColgan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tee Nah!
Tee Nah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 2287 p4p, 332 weight class) and Andy Chick (ranked 1830 p4p, 272 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Chick!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chick ducks right into an uppercut from Payton.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick takes one on the button.
Payton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chick throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
Payton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chick.
Chick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payton somewhat.
Payton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Payton won't allow Chick to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton wants to control from the top but Chick keeps moving.
Payton stays in close to Chick's body and controls the position.
Payton trying to control but Chick is working from the bottom.
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chick wants to sweep here but Payton controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chick is keeping the position for now.
Chick is pulling down on Payton's head. It's preventing any offense from Payton, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payton.
Chick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Payton.
Chick moves away from the strike by Payton.
Chick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Payton throws a sloppy body shot
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Payton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payton has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Chick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chick.
Payton prevents a body shot from Chick.
Payton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chick is trying to keep an underhook but Payton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chick defends it well.
Payton is working for a kimura but Chick is defending it quite comfortably.
Chick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chick is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick is controlling Payton's trapped leg to prevent Payton from advancing to side control.
Payton is just content to waste time from the top position. Chick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chick has his hands on Payton's head, controlling the position.
Payton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Payton, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chick defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chick scores with a kick to the body.
Chick throws a shot to the body.
Payton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chick is in trouble now - Payton has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chick is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chick and Payton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chick rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payton's guard! Nice work there by Chick!
Payton has an active guard here but Chick has managed to pass into half guard.
Chick is trying to control. Payton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payton looking for submissions off his back.
Payton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chick tries to pass to full mount but Payton defends it.
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chick pulls his head out easily.
Payton looking for submissions off his back.
Payton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chick escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chick!
Payton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chick pulls his head out easily.
Chick trying to pass the guard but Payton defending well.
Payton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chick passes into side control!
Chick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Payton tries to bench press Chick off him but Chick keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton actively working from the bottom here.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Chick is very close to passing his half guard.
Payton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chick passes into side control!
Chick is staying tight to Payton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chick throws an elbow but Payton slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Chick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payton.
Payton stalks Chick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chick's face. Chick staggers backwards, shaken.
Evan Payton is winning the standup battle so far.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Chick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chick lands a really nice looking cross but Payton seems unphased.
Chick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payton to score with a decent uppercut.
Payton has closed the distance and engaged Chick in a clinch.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Chick controls his hands.
Chick lands a nice shot to the body.
Chick misses with a body punch.
Chick throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Payton manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chick stops Payton from passing to mount.
Chick tries to buck Payton off but Payton is having none of it.
Payton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Payton but great work by Chick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton is trying to control Chick's posture but Chick avoids it.
Chick trying to control the action but Payton is working from the bottom.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chick takes a little break here. Payton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Payton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Payton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chick passes into half guard.
Payton is looking to improve his position.
Payton wants to get back to full guard but Chick has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chick tries to control but Payton wriggling away.
Payton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payton wants to improve his position but Chick is controlling well.
Payton wants to control but Chick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chick pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Chick is very close to passing his half guard.
Payton actively working from the bottom here.
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chick controlling the pace.
Payton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Andy Chick just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Payton connects with the punch.
Chick misses with a looping left.
Payton scores with a takedown into Chick's guard.
Payton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chick!
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Payton is being controlled here.
Payton wants to control but Chick postures up.
Chick takes a little break here. Payton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chick wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Payton regains half guard.
Payton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chick slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andy Chick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chick on his heels. He'll look to pass Chick's guard now, I'm sure.
Payton looking to sit in guard and control but Chick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Payton is trying to keep Chick in close.
Payton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Payton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton tries to bench press Chick off him but Chick keeps the position.
Payton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chick is taking a breather. Payton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Payton is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Andy Chick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Payton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chick.
Payton tests Chick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payton tried to score with a low kick but Chick checks it.
Chick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payton avoids the head kick by Chick.
The fighters circling - Chick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Chick misses
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chick counters with a stiff right hand.
Chick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payton counters with a right hand to the body.
Payton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Chick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payton misses with a looping right.
Chick is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chick jabs Payton right on the nose. Payton blinks but takes it well.
Chick checks a low kick from Payton.
Payton has closed the distance and engaged Chick in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payton.
Payton successfully pulls guard.
Payton looking for subs off his back but Chick has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chick passes into side control, despite Payton's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton struggling a bit here.
Chick wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy.
Payton is trying to control Chick's posture but Chick avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy.
Payton struggling a bit here.
Payton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evan Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payton is trying to control Chick's posture but Chick avoids it.
Payton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Payton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chick's best efforts.
Payton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chick pushes past his half guard into mount!
Payton can't escape the position.
Payton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Payton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton is working hard here to advance position.
Chick controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Chick.
I think Chick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Chick!
Andy Chick made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.
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