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PFF 15w Gagnon vs Delaney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ty Banks (ranked 6306 p4p, 588 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 23563 p4p, 724 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ty Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks shoots in and gets a takedown into Targaryen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Targaryen is keeping the position.
Targaryen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banks manages to get himself to full guard.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Targaryen tries to stand but Banks is controlling from the bottom.
Targaryen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Targaryen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banks is trying to control the position but Targaryen postures up.
Targaryen lands a couple of elbows.
Targaryen preventing the sweep.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
Targaryen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Targaryen preventing the sweep.
Targaryen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks is trying to control the position but Targaryen postures up.
Targaryen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Targaryen manages to get himself to full guard.
Banks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Targaryen is proving hard to escape from.
Banks throws an elbow that misses. Targaryen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banks's guard. Nice move by Targaryen!
Targaryen works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Targaryen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banks is looking to stand up but Targaryen isn't so interested in that idea.
Banks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Targaryen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Targaryen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks looking to control but Targaryen passes into half guard.
Banks wants to control but Targaryen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Targaryen working the head and body with strikes.
Banks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Targaryen slips an elbow through the middle.
Banks is rocked!
Targaryen works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Banks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Targaryen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Targaryen landing some decent shots from guard.
Targaryen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Targaryen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Targaryen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Targaryen loads up on a big left hand. Banks felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Targaryen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Banks can't hide his disappointment, as Targaryen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viserys Targaryen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 2639 p4p, 341 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 3296 p4p, 413 weight class). Mikhail Orlov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Orlov.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Markov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov works Markov's body with a nice hook.
Markov's coach down at Cats Killers Academy Mma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Markov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Markov.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Markov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Markov misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov lands with a cross.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orlov staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Markov blocking some punches.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Markov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov pushes Markov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markov.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markov.
Markov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov is leaning against Markov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlov gets through Markov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to work over Markov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
A short right from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markov looks winded!
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Markov's head.
Orlov drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Markov is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov keeps control of Markov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Markov to his knees! Orlov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Orlov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dohn Jodson (ranked 3477 p4p, 169 weight class) and Felix Rodrigo (ranked 3187 p4p, 154 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dohn Jodson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dohn Jodson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dohn Jodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Felix Rodrigo !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodson jabs at Rodrigo 's body.
Rodrigo tries to clinch
enabling Jodson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Felix Rodrigo has been cut.
A jab from Jodson finds it's way through Rodrigo 's defenses.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Rodrigo moved away.
Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigo ducks down to avoid it.
Jodson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigo .
Rodrigo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Rodrigo shoots in but Jodson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jodson is looking to counter punch.
Jodson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jodson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jodson seems to be stalking Rodrigo here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Rodrigo drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dohn Jodson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Ibeabuchi (ranked 3458 p4p, 369 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2372 p4p, 269 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fauchelevent's choice of entrance music: Rue des Cascades. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Ibeabuchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibeabuchi misses the shot to the body.
Fauchelevent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ibeabuchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.
Ibeabuchi lands a nice hook to Fauchelevent's body. Fauchelevent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ultime Fauchelevent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibeabuchi drops Fauchelevent with a beautiful combination! Fauchelevent stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!
Ibeabuchi lands a big right hand that sends Fauchelevent crashing to the mat! Ibeabuchi stays standing though and waves Fauchelevent back to his feet!
Fauchelevent is rocked!
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!
Ibeabuchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fauchelevent steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fauchelevent manages to avoid it.
Fauchelevent tries to counter with a clinch but Ibeabuchi shakes him off and moves away.
Fauchelevent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fauchelevent misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice right hand that sends Fauchelevent toppling to the canvas! Fauchelevent scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ibeabuchi finish him?!
Fauchelevent is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibeabuchi finish him?
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultime Fauchelevent.
Fauchelevent gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ibeabuchi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Fauchelevent wakes up just in time to hear Ibeabuchi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Love Machine (ranked 3677 p4p, 318 weight class) and Josh Cook (ranked 2836 p4p, 261 weight class). Machine comes into the arena with Tubthumping blaring out of the sound system. Josh Cook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Love Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Cook!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Cook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cook looking for a triangle here. Machine is fighting it but it looks tight! Cook pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Machine is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Josh Cook!
Josh Cook decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Love Machine spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, tonight I'm getting high and spread love to everyone. Don't worry my Bromance fans, I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Montgomery (ranked 1917 p4p, 247 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 2453 p4p, 305 weight class). Montgomery comes to the cage accompanied by Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy. Jason Montgomery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Pinkman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Montgomery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman cracks Montgomery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Montgomery throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinkman counters with a thumping low kick.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinkman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Pinkman lands a really nice looking cross but Montgomery seems unphased.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
It looked like Montgomery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Pinkman coming out on top.
Pinkman throws a body kick that misses
and Montgomery counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinkman finds it's way round the side to connect with Montgomery's head.
Pinkman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman lands with a nice body punch.
Pinkman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Montgomery to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Montgomery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinkman misses with a few strikes there.
Montgomery throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Pinkman is avoiding it.
We've been told by Montgomery's head coaches at Big dawg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pinkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
Pinkman connects with a body shot that sends Montgomery's belly button to the back.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
and Montgomery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.
Pinkman clinches with his opponent.
Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinkman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Montgomery wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery tries to break free but Pinkman pushes him back against the cage.
Montgomery stalling in the clinch.
Pinkman lands a right hand.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Montgomery gets through Pinkman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montgomery's efforts to push away.
Pinkman lands an uppercut.
Pinkman has Montgomery pressed against the cage, preventing Montgomery from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Montgomery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pinkman misses with the head strike.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery effectively controlling the action here.
Pinkman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery is trying to break the clinch but Pinkman has him pressed against the cage.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinkman misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomery trying to stall but Pinkman improves his position.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Pinkman lands a left hand.
Montgomery tries to circle away but Pinkman has him pinned against the cage.
Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Pinkman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Montgomery is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Montgomery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman misses with the head strike.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinkman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Montgomery ducks down to avoid it.
Pinkman moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pinkman.
Montgomery is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinkman has double underhooks.
Montgomery working hard to break the clinch.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
A frustrated look appears on Montgomery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pinkman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinkman drops Montgomery onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Montgomery is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Montgomery is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montgomery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinkman shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Montgomery takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Pinkman sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Montgomery bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jason Montgomery stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still sexier than you!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 4635 p4p, 488 weight class) and Jeff Mma (ranked 1751 p4p, 231 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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185 lbs
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190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mma lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Nino Brown has been cut.
Brown moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Mma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mma throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Mma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Mma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mma counters with a nice body shot.
Mma lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Mma punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Nino Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mma catches Brown napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Brown to the canvas!
Brown is rocked!
Mma gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mma lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Brown is looking to close the distance but Mma sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Brown crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Brown is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jeff Mma!
A very excited looking Jeff Mma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pretentious Kneecap (ranked 3052 p4p, 278 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 1062 p4p, 113 weight class). Huang has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pretentious Kneecap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
Huang slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huang or perhaps it was just good defense by Kneecap, which made it look bad.
Huang takes a swing at Kneecap's ribcage but misses.
Huang misses with a hook.
Kneecap misses with a shot to the body
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Kneecap fights it but they end up in guard.
Kneecap seems keen to control Huang's posture.
Huang forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang throws a strike but Kneecap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneecap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kneecap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Kneecap looking to pass the guard.
Kneecap wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Kneecap is proving a slippery customer.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huang is trying to keep Kneecap in close.
Kneecap content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kneecap trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huang has a takedown stuffed.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Kneecap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kneecap counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kneecap circles away.
Huang darts in looking for a takedown but Kneecap gets double underhooks and turns Huang into the cage.
As Huang tries to get set, Kneecap tries to push him back and clinch up but Huang manages to avoid the attempt.
Kneecap rushes Huang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneecap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huang.
I was talking to Kneecap's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneecap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneecap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huang is trying to drag Kneecap to the mat but Kneecap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huang can't get the takedown.
Huang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kneecap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneecap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
Huang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kneecap is trying to keep an underhook but Huang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Huang looks winded!
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!
Huang stops Kneecap from getting back to his feet.
Huang thows a huge punch but Kneecap dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Huang.
Kneecap 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.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang is still trying to improve position.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kneecap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kneecap looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneecap, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kneecap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kneecap throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Kneecap misses with a straight right.
Kneecap tries to clinch there but Huang circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kneecap here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kneecap lands a slapping body shot.
Huang moves away from the strike by Kneecap.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kneecap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huang.
Huang punishes Kneecap's body with a nice straight punch.
Kneecap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneecap stuffs the takedown.
Kneecap darts in and clinches Huang up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Kneecap.
Huang is trying to drag Kneecap to the mat but Kneecap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kneecap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kneecap works Huang's body with a nice hook.
Pretentious Kneecap is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kneecap.
A slow jab from Huang misses its intended target.
Huang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kneecap!
Huang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kneecap is looking for a sweep.
Kevin Huang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huang is trying to ground and pound but Kneecap uses the momentary lack of control by Huang to regain half guard.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kneecap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kneecap is looking for a sweep. Huang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kneecap's head.
Huang wants to pass to mount but Kneecap is defending the position.
Huang misses with a head shot. Kneecap uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kneecap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huang trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
Kneecap wants to stand and escape but Huang is having none of it.
Kneecap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huang controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kneecap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kneecap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Kneecap.
Kneecap misses with a hook.
Kneecap thuds his right hand into Huang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Huang.
Pretentious Kneecap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kneecap avoids it really well and circles away.
Kneecap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huang dives in and grabs Kneecap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kneecap pushes down on Huang's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kneecap manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kneecap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneecap is keeping the position for now.
Kneecap has his hands on Huang's head, controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kneecap's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Huang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kneecap tries to clinch but Huang is having none of it.
Kneecap misses with a straight right.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kneecap tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kneecap to the ground. Kneecap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kneecap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kneecap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kneecap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huang.
Kneecap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Huang needs to keep his hands up - Kneecap had a free shot at his head there.
Kneecap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kneecap lands a lovely overhand right.
Kneecap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kneecap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kneecap moves into the clinch.
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!
Kneecap lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Huang's head.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
Kneecap presses Huang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap pushes Huang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huang has Kneecap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kneecap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Good body shot from Kneecap.
Kneecap gets underhooks to prevent Huang's takedown attempt.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huang takes a shot to the head.
Huang tries to score a body lock takedown but Kneecap shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneecap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneecap has Huang pressed against the cage, preventing Huang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneecap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneecap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Kneecap lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneecap is leaning against Huang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kneecap.
Huang is rocked!
Kneecap is pressed up against the cage. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kneecap down to the mat. Kneecap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Huang is still on wobbly legs! Can Kneecap finish him?
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pretentious Kneecap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huang seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kneecap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huang.
Kneecap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneecap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huang misses with a hook
and Kneecap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kneecap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kneecap as he jumps to the side.
Huang shoots for a double leg takedown but Kneecap sprawls well. He's pushed Huang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kneecap lands a body shot.
Huang shoots for a double leg takedown but Kneecap sprawls well. He's pushed Huang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kneecap is looking to counter the offense by Huang and move into the clinch.
Huang misses with a takedown
and Kneecap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kneecap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kneecap wants it to stay on the feet.
Kneecap closes the distance and pushes Huang back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneecap.
Huang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kneecap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneecap stops a takedown attempt from Huang.
Kneecap lands a nice uppercut.
Pretentious Kneecap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kneecap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Huang is looking for a takedown.
Kneecap gets underhooks to prevent Huang's takedown attempt.
Kneecap lands with a right to the head.
Kneecap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kneecap prevents it.
Huang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneecap is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneecap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Huang looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pretentious Kneecap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kneecap, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Pretentious Kneecap!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Pretentious Kneecap!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Pretentious Kneecap!
Pretentious Kneecap wins by unanimous decision!
Pretentious Kneecap managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XFighter Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Kevin Huang spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back better and stronger! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarlon Holmes (ranked 2046 p4p, 234 weight class) and Wild Turkey (ranked 2589 p4p, 288 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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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMarlon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wild Turkey !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Turkey ducks down to avoid it.
Turkey misses with an uppercut. Holmes saw that one coming.
Holmes throws a hook but Turkey avoids it easily.
Holmes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkey .
Turkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Holmes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Holmes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turkey misses with a body shot.
Turkey misses with an uppercut. Holmes saw that one coming.
Turkey connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like DeMarlon Holmes has been cut.
Good leg kick by Holmes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkey takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turkey throws out a counter right but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a right and a left that Turkey avoids nicely.
Turkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holmes.
Turkey moves out of range of the leg kick from Holmes.
Turkey looks to throw the jab but Holmes is out of range.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkey catches Holmes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holmes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turkey 's sensitive parts.
Turkey misses with a straight left.
Turkey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turkey .
Holmes connects with a nice looking jab.
Turkey misses with a straight right.
Turkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Turkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkey throws a hook but Holmes avoids it easily.
Turkey takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkey catches Holmes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holmes looks to land a combination. Turkey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holmes misses with a hook. Turkey ducked under it nicely.
Holmes tests Turkey 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Turkey .
As Turkey tries to get set, Holmes tries to push him back and clinch up but Turkey manages to avoid the attempt.
Holmes punishes Turkey 's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Holmes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Holmes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes throwing a counter right hand but Turkey manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Turkey misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Holmes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkey misses with a looping left.
Holmes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkey wants to clinch up but Holmes keeps it at a distance.
Turkey swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Holmes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holmes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turkey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Turkey is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Turkey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Holmes sprawling to the canvas! Holmes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Turkey finish him?!
Holmes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes throws a front kick aimed at Turkey 's knee but Turkey avoids it well.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good leg kick by Holmes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkey misses the jab.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Turkey fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Holmes square on the jaw! Damn, Holmes is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wild Turkey !
Our winner, Wild Turkey , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Gagnon (ranked 1082 p4p, 151 weight class) and James Keziah Delaney (ranked 1860 p4p, 242 weight class). Gagnon comes to the cage accompanied by Annihilator - King of the Kill. Luc Gagnon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Keziah Delaney's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Gagnon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Keziah Delaney!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
Gagnon gets a clinch.
Gagnon lands an uppercut.
Gagnon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon misses with a body punch.
Gagnon tries a body shot but Delaney blocks it.
Delaney tries to circle away but Gagnon has him pinned against the cage.
Gagnon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delaney walks away with a smile on his face. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delaney.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delaney.
Delaney misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delaney throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon gets a double leg takedown into Delaney's guard.
Gagnon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gagnon prevents Delaney from getting back to his feet.
Gagnon tries to free his leg and advance position but Delaney is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Delaney keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon trying to control but Delaney is working from the bottom.
Delaney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gagnon is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Delaney blocks a jab.
Delaney stuns Gagnon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gagnon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delaney swivels and escapes.
Delaney lands a nice looking body shot.
Delaney throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Delaney ducks down to avoid it.
Delaney ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delaney! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Delaney.
Gagnon clinches.
Gagnon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Delaney breaks from the clinch.
Gagnon rushes Delaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delaney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagnon has him pressed against the cage.
Delaney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Delaney avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delaney moves away.
Delaney looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely.
Gagnon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Delaney misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Delaney coming out on top.
Gagnon throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delaney under the eye.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Delaney throws a shot from downtown. Gagnon moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Delaney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delaney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Delaney circles away.
A jab from Delaney misses.
Gagnon lands a right hook to the body.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon throws a hook to the side of Delaney's head but Delaney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon has managed to clinch.
Delaney prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney stopping the sweep attempt from Gagnon.
Gagnon is trying to keep Delaney in close.
Delaney wanted to stand there but Gagnon had control of the position.
Gagnon wants to control the position but Delaney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Delaney tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gagnon controls his leg.
Delaney is thwarting Gagnon's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Delaney throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon dives in and scores a takedown into Delaney's guard.
Delaney pushes Gagnon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gagnon is looking to clinch.
Delaney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gagnon moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Gagnon as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Gagnon.
Delaney breaks from the clinch.
James Keziah Delaney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delaney staying out of range there.
Gagnon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delaney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Delaney catches Gagnon right on the button with a cross.
Gagnon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delaney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gagnon darts in and clinches Delaney up against the cage.
Gagnon tries for a takedown but Delaney manages to get underhooks.
Delaney tries to break free but Gagnon pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Gagnon.
Delaney is looking to break free of the clinch but Gagnon has double underhooks.
Gagnon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delaney up against the cage.
Gagnon pushes Delaney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delaney is looking to break free of the clinch but Gagnon has double underhooks.
Gagnon keeps control of Delaney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gagnon misses with a body punch.
Gagnon gets through Delaney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon keeps control of Delaney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gagnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delaney can do to turn this around?
Gagnon gets control of Delaney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gagnon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delaney wanted to stand there but Gagnon had control of the position.
Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delaney is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon trying to control the position.
Gagnon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon trying to control the position.
Delaney is looking to stand up but Gagnon won't let him.
Gagnon wants to improve his position but instead Delaney has moved into half guard.
Gagnon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delaney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delaney's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon looking to break Delaney's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Delaney remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gagnon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Delaney trying to get back to his feet but Gagnon is in full control for now.
Delaney showing good submission defense here.
Delaney looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gagnon.
Gagnon looking for the choke from the back.
Will Gagnon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gagnon wants to control but Delaney manages to buck him off and is now in Gagnon's guard! Nice work there by Delaney!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon has a closed guard, preventing Delaney from standing up.
Gagnon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delaney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delaney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gagnon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gagnon wants to control the position but Delaney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gagnon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delaney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delaney's back!
Gagnon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Delaney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delaney lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Delaney misses the target.
Gagnon misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Delaney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delaney misses with a straight right.
Delaney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gagnon.
Delaney punishes Gagnon's body with a nice straight punch.
Delaney thuds a left hand into Gagnon's body.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delaney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Delaney ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Delaney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gagnon slowing the pace effectively.
Gagnon is struggling to control the position.
Gagnon lands a shoulder strike.
Gagnon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delaney's efforts to push away.
Gagnon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delaney wants to break free but Gagnon has control.
Delaney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delaney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gagnon under the eye.
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
James Keziah Delaney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delaney.
Delaney misses with an uppercut.
Gagnon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delaney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delaney throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gagnon tries to clinch up but Delaney circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon takes a swing at Delaney's ribcage but misses.
Delaney misses with an uppercut.
Delaney misses with a looping left.
Delaney looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Delaney slips the punch.
Gagnon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delaney.
Gagnon moves in looking to clinch but Delaney pushes him off.
Delaney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gagnon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gagnon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delaney was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Delaney is just out of range.
A cross from Delaney lands.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delaney's elbow.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Delaney.
Gagnon has Delaney pressed against the cage, preventing Delaney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gagnon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delaney uses from the top position.
Gagnon looking for a guillotine here but Delaney defends easily.
Gagnon is trying to control the position but Delaney postures up.
Gagnon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delaney is one step ahead there.
Delaney wants to stand but Gagnon is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon controls Delaney momentarily but Delaney frees himself.
Delaney is sitting in close to Gagnon's body. Gagnon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Delaney is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Delaney is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gagnon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon retains his middleweight title!
Luc Gagnon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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