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Nfld fight night 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bledge Stevenson (ranked 22813 p4p, 22927 weight class) and Jumba Jookiba (ranked 522 p4p, 537 weight class). Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by Get The F Off My Lawn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 7 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Jookiba!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jookiba misses with a takedown
and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jookiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jookiba decides to pull guard.
Stevenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jookiba controlling Stevenson's posture.
Jookiba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stevenson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jookiba controlling the position well.
Stevenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jookiba desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stevenson trying to mount his opponent but Jookiba defends it.
That's two 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.
Jookiba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jookiba wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jookiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jookiba is trying to stand up here but Stevenson is controlling him well.
Jookiba tries to get to full guard but Stevenson has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Stevenson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba tries to kick Stevenson off in order to stand up. Stevenson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jookiba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jookiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jookiba keeps trying to improve his position.
Jookiba manages to get back to half guard.
Stevenson prevents Jookiba from standing back up.
Jookiba wants to get back to full guard but Stevenson has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jookiba is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a big shot there that rocks Jookiba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stevenson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jookiba is trying to escape the mount.
Stevenson cracks Jookiba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stevenson lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevenson avoids the attempt from Jookiba to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bledge Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson has closed the distance and engaged Jookiba in a clinch.
Stevenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jookiba prevents it.
Stevenson looking for a takedown.
Jookiba tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Jookiba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevenson after a bit of a struggle.
Jookiba jumps into guard, dragging Stevenson to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stevenson manages to pass to side control.
Stevenson winds up and cracks Jookiba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jookiba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jookiba wants to get back to full guard but Stevenson has passed into side control.
Stevenson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jookiba is looking to regain half guard here but Stevenson keeps moving and retains side control.
Stevenson working the ground and pound.
Jookiba wants to control but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jookiba can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba is trying to get back to half guard.
Jookiba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevenson off and has taken his back!
Jookiba has got his arm under Stevenson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Stevenson has spun round into Jookiba's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound.
Jookiba is trying to keep Stevenson in close.
Jookiba has an active guard here but Stevenson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy.
Stevenson working the head and body with strikes.
Jookiba is looking to improve his position.
Jookiba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stevenson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Jookiba is controlling Stevenson's trapped leg to prevent Stevenson from advancing to side control.
Stevenson drops an elbow to the side of Jookiba's head.
Jookiba trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stevenson manages to pass to mount!
Stevenson avoids the attempt from Jookiba to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jookiba wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bledge Stevenson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stevenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jookiba, pushing him back against the cage.
Jookiba jumps guard.
Jookiba is trying to keep Stevenson in close.
Jookiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jookiba holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Jookiba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jookiba pulls Stevenson in close to prevent any damage.
Jookiba is continuing to stall.
Jookiba uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stevenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jookiba, pushing him back against the cage.
Jookiba has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stevenson regains guard immediately.
Jookiba trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stevenson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jookiba manages to get back to half guard.
Stevenson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jookiba trying to control but Stevenson postures up.
Jookiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson passes into side control, despite Jookiba's attempt to control the position.
Jookiba tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Stevenson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jookiba wants to escape the position.
Jookiba covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba can't escape the position.
Stevenson lands strikes to the head.
Jookiba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jookiba is trying to get back to his feet but Stevenson has full control of the position and if anything, Jookiba has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jookiba trying to control but not successfully.
Jookiba wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Jookiba as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stevenson!
Jumba Jookiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bledge Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jookiba is covering up but some of the strikes from Stevenson are getting through and doing damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bledge Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bledge Stevenson!
A relieved looking Bledge Stevenson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sky Genie (ranked 22720 p4p, 23229 weight class) and Sutarjo Sukarman (ranked 546 p4p, 579 weight class). Sutarjo Sukarman struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Sutarjo Sukarman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sky Genie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sutarjo Sukarman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genie drives through and clinches with Sukarman against the cage.
Sukarman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Genie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sukarman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Genie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Sukarman.
A short left from Sukarman.
Sukarman trying to stall but Genie improves his position.
Genie has a couple of punches blocked by Sukarman.
Sukarman working aggressively here.
Genie working aggressively here.
Genie dodges an elbow strike from Sukarman.
Genie is trying to break the clinch but Sukarman is controlling him.
Genie wants to get back to striking at distance but Sukarman won't allow it.
Genie misses with some punches.
Genie misses with some punches.
Sukarman breaks from the clinch.
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sukarman misses with a punch on the inside.
Sukarman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Genie backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genie is trying to break free.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sukarman, pushing him back against the cage.
Sukarman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukarman prevents Genie from breaking the clinch.
Sukarman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Genie's efforts to push away.
Sukarman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Sukarman clinches.
Genie misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sukarman.
Genie throws a punch but it's blocked by Sukarman.
Genie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Genie is trying to break the clinch but Sukarman has him pressed against the cage.
Sukarman has Genie pressed against the cage, preventing Genie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sukarman has Genie pressed against the cage, preventing Genie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sukarman scores with a shot to the side of Genie's head.
Genie is trying to break free.
Sukarman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Genies head.
Genie working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Sukarman.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genie tries to clinch but Sukarman moves out of range.
Sukarman swats away the attempt to clinch by Genie.
Sukarman counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukarman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Genie pinned against the cage. Genie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sukarman closes the distance and clinches.
Genie is trying to force a seperation but Sukarman has the dominant position.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genie moves in looking to clinch but Sukarman pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukarman keeps the fight on the outside.
Sukarman fails with the takedown.
Genie instigates a clinch.
Genie lands with a right to the head.
Genie tries to circle away but Sukarman has him pinned against the cage.
Genie misses with a punch on the inside.
Sukarman has Genie pressed against the cage, preventing Genie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sukarman's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sukarman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Genie tries to break free but Sukarman pushes him back against the cage.
Sukarman prevents Genie from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Genie.
Genie throws a head punch that misses.
Genie wants to get back to striking at distance but Sukarman won't allow it.
Genie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sukarman has him pressed against the cage.
Genie is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sukarman.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sukarman drives through and clinches with Genie against the cage.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Genie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sukarman.
An attempted straight right counter from Genie misses the target.
Sky Genie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sutarjo Sukarman.
Genie tries to clinch there but Sukarman circles away.
Genie closes the distance and pushes Sukarman back into the cage.
Sukarman misses with an elbow over the top.
Genie swings wildly with an uppercut but Sukarman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genie has a couple of punches blocked by Sukarman.
Genie misses with the head strike.
Sukarman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sukarman misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Genie working hard to break the clinch.
Genie working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Genie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Genie wants to get back to striking at distance but Sukarman won't allow it.
Genie prevents a body shot from Sukarman.
Genie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genie swings wildly with an uppercut but Sukarman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sukarman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukarman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sukarman prevents Genie from breaking the clinch.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sukarman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Genie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukarman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genie wants to clinch up but Sukarman keeps it at a distance.
Genie wants to clinch up but Sukarman keeps it at a distance.
Genie doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukarman circles away.
Genie clinches up with Sukarman and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sky Genie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Genie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sukarman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sukarman counters with a body kick.
Sukarman pushes Genie up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genie.
Sukarman is trying to maintain a safe position but Genie gets an underhook and turns Sukarman into the cage.
Genie is trying to push Sukarman away but Sukarman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sukarman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Genie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Genie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sukarman swats away the attempt to clinch by Genie.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Genie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genie wants to clinch.
Sukarman is breathing heavily.
Sukarman swats away the attempt to clinch by Genie.
Genie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukarman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genie is looking to clinch.
Genie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukarman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genie tries to clinch but Sukarman moves out of range.
Genie doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukarman circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sukarman has a takedown stuffed.
Genie moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Genie.
Genie breaks from the clinch.
Genie wants to clinch up but Sukarman keeps it at a distance.
Genie doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukarman circles away.
Genie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukarman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sukarman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sukarman blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie tries to break free but Sukarman pushes him back against the cage.
Genie wants to get back to striking at distance but Sukarman won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sukarman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Genie misses with the head strike.
Genie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Genie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukarman keeps the fight on the outside.
Genie moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sukarman.
Genie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sukarmans head.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sukarman keeps the fight on the outside.
Genie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Genie wants to clinch up but Sukarman keeps it at a distance.
Genie fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukarman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sukarman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukarman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Genie backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Genie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sukarman misses with an elbow over the top.
Sukarman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Genie tries to circle away but Sukarman has him pinned against the cage.
Genie throws a punch but it's blocked by Sukarman.
A head punch on the inside from Genie fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genie.
Genie has had enough of the clinch but Sukarman keeps him there for the moment.
Genie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sukarman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Genie's efforts to push away.
Genie is looking to break free of the clinch but Sukarman has double underhooks.
Sukarman misses with the head strike.
Genie misses with a punch on the inside.
Sukarman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sukarman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Genie circles away.
Sky Genie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sutarjo Sukarman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genie.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Genie wants to clinch.
Genie tries to clinch there but Sukarman circles away.
Genie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genie lands a decent punch to the body there.
Genie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Genie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Genie lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Sukarman wants to control from the top but Genie keeps moving.
Sukarman stands up out of Genie's guard for a moment - Genie manages to land a nice upkick.
Genie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genie striking off his back, scoring a few points.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sky Genie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Genie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukarman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sukarman.
Sukarman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukarman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genie darts in and clinches Sukarman up against the cage.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sukarman prevents Genie from breaking the clinch.
Genie is looking to break free of the clinch but Sukarman has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Genie fails to land.
Sukarman jumps guard but Genie stands there with Sukarman around his waist. Sukarman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sukarman has Genie pressed against the cage, preventing Genie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Genie.
Genie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sukarman has him pressed against the cage.
Genie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Genie has a couple of punches blocked by Sukarman.
Sukarman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Genie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sukarman backwards.
Sukarman misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sukarman is trying to pull guard but Genie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sky Genie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sutarjo Sukarman.
Sukarman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sukarman has Genie pressed against the cage, preventing Genie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Genie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Genie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Sky Genie is winning the standup battle so far.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch but Sukarman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch but Sukarman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Genie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sukarman or perhaps it was just good defense by Genie, which made it look bad.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukarman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genie fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sukarman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Genie is fending him off so far but Sukarman persists. Nope, Genie circles away and we're back to standing.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukarman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sukarman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie wants to clinch.
Sukarman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Genie tries to clinch up but Sukarman circles away and keeps his distance.
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Genie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Genie tries to break the clinch but Sukarman is controlling the position.
Genie breaks from the clinch.
Genie doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukarman circles away.
Sukarman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genie's waist but Genie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sukarman off to one side.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukarman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genie wants to clinch up but Sukarman keeps it at a distance.
Genie tries to clinch there but Sukarman circles away.
Genie doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukarman circles away.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch but Sukarman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genie wants to clinch.
Sukarman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie tries to clinch but Sukarman is having none of it.
Sukarman unleashes a big counter combination but Genie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sukarman shoots in but no luck this time.
Genie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Genie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genie tries to clinch but Sukarman moves out of range.
Genie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sukarman thinks about the counter body kick.
Genie tries to clinch there but Sukarman circles away.
Sukarman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sukarman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genie wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie is looking to clinch.
Sutarjo Sukarman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukarman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Genie clinches up with Sukarman and pushes him back against the cage.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sukarman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Genie is looking to clinch.
Sukarman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genie stuffs the takedown attempt from Sukarman. Sukarman gets slowly back to his feet.
Genie is looking to clinch.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukarman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukarman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sukarman, pushing him back against the cage.
Sky Genie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sukarman misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sky Genie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genie, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Genie!
In defeat, Sutarjo Sukarman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next i'll win'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Haw (ranked 24484 p4p, 23636 weight class) and Lou Sabatory (ranked 646 p4p, 649 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Sabatory!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sabatory quickly recovers to half guard.
Sabatory is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabatory looking for submissions off his back.
Haw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haw wants to pass to mount but Sabatory is defending the position.
Sabatory trying to hold on to Haw's head to control him but Haw postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Haw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabatory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haw is really struggling to control Sabatory but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sabatory has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lionheart Muay Thai. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Haw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sabatory looking for submissions off his back.
Haw controlling the pace.
Sabatory moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sabatory has a closed guard, preventing Haw from standing up.
Haw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sabatory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sabatory looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sabatory looks winded!
Haw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haw wants to stand but Sabatory has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sabatory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sabatory is tightening it up a little... Haw has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Haw reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Haw taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sabatory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lou Sabatory!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Austin (ranked 23651 p4p, 5776 weight class) and Roland Keju (ranked 521 p4p, 490 weight class). Keju has chosen Crazy Loop as his entrance music. Ron Austin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roland Keju!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Keju is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keju knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Austin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keju is looking to improve his position.
Austin trying to pass the guard but Keju defending well.
Austin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keju looks like he's trying to stand up.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Keju defends it.
Keju kicks off Austin and gets to his feet.
Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Austin showed some decent athleticism there.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keju is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keju has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though.
Keju looking for submissions off his back.
Austin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Keju reverses the position - he's now on top in Austin's guard.
Austin keeping full guard, as Keju tries to pass.
Keju is looking to stand up but Austin won't let him.
Austin looking for a guillotine here but Keju defends easily.
Keju trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keju tries to stand but Austin is controlling from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Keju has eaten all the pies!
Austin keeping moving, preventing Keju from controlling successfully.
Austin is looking for a triangle here but Keju uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Keju decides to stand up, so the ref orders Austin to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keju clinches with his opponent.
Keju is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Keju is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Austin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Austin wants a takedown.
Keju can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Austin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keju is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin is looking for a takedown.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keju pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keju lands with a nice combination. Austin backs away looking to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keju scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keju swivels and escapes.
Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keju napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Keju throws Austin to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Keju dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ron Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keju moves into the clinch.
Keju avoiding damage.
Austin wants to take the fight to the mat but Keju manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Keju has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keju slowing the pace effectively.
Austin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keju fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Keju as Austin shoots in.
Keju is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin blocks a head kick by Keju.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keju swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Keju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Austin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keju on the ground.
Keju throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keju swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keju lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Austin stops Keju from standing up.
Austin wants to pass the guard but Keju is keeping the position.
Keju has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Austin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Keju lands an elbow that stopped Austin in his tracks for a moment.
Austin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keju gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Austin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keju avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keju lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keju will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keju defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Keju fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Austin, pushing him back against the cage.
Keju has Austin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Austin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keju is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Austin looking for a takedown.
Keju manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Keju trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Austin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Keju dives on top into guard.
Austin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keju defends it easily.
Keju trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Keju has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin looking for a guillotine here but Keju defends easily.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Keju from controlling successfully.
Austin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Keju has picked Austin up and slammed him! Austin can't keep hold of the triangle and Keju manages to pass to side control!
Keju controlling the position.
Austin looking for a sweep but Keju has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Keju postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Austin looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keju trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keju has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roland Keju has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keju looking to control and managing it successfully.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
Keju looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Keju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Austin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Keju throws Austin to one side and escapes!
Austin moves out of range of the body kick.
Keju stuffs the takedown attempt from Austin. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keju displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Austin.
Keju unleashes a big counter combination but Austin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin tries to sprawl but Keju drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keju looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Keju gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keju connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keju is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keju throws a counter combo.
Austin slips a jab and a cross from Keju.
Keju fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keju fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keju misses with the combination.
Keju wants to clinch.
Austin shoots for a takedown but Keju saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keju throws a counter combo.
A combination from Keju does no damage.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin is looking for a counter combo.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keju sprawls well. Keju wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Keju shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keju gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keju looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keju manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Austin on his heels. He'll look to pass Austin's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Keju from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keju avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keju sitting in guard here, content to control.
Austin looking for a guillotine here but Keju defends easily.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Keju from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Keju pushes down on Austin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keju seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Austin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keju is trying to control the action in half guard but Austin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keju 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.
Keju with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keju tries to stand and escape but Austin is controlling the position.
Ron Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roland Keju is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Austin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Keju comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keju has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Keju!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tj Pen (ranked 3127 p4p, 3770 weight class) and Peter Ross (ranked 418 p4p, 485 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen wants to clinch
and Ross counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pen!
Pen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What's Pen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ross is trying to get an arm triangle but Pen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen wants to control but Ross postures up.
Pen regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is trying to work for a kimura but Pen is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ross has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ross pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Pen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ross!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Ross!
Peter Ross took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Cyr (ranked 3775 p4p, 2741 weight class) and Dalton Swas (ranked 405 p4p, 322 weight class). Louis Cyr 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Swas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cyr tries to clinch but Swas is having none of it.
Cyr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cyr misses with a double jab
and Swas counters with a single leg into guard. Cyr didn't expect that.
Swas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cyr looking to control.
Swas stands up and waves to Cyr to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas gets a clinch.
Cyr tries to throw a body punch but Swas avoids it by throwing Cyr back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cyr as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas pushes Cyr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cyr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Swas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cyr to the mat. Cyr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas wants to pass the guard but Cyr is keeping the position.
Swas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cyr feints a jab promting Swas to slip. Cyr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Louis Cyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swas moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cyr can't break the clinch.
Swas jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cyr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr trying to keep a closed guard but Swas is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Swas stands and steps away. Cyr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cyr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cyr gets a clinch.
Swas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Swas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cyr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cyr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swas is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swas pulls Cyr in close to prevent any damage.
Swas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cyr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four 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.
Cyr preventing the sweep.
Swas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Swas wants to stand and escape but Cyr is having none of it.
Swas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Swas pulls Cyr in close to his closed guard and prevents Cyr from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swas clinches with his opponent.
Swas pulls guard.
Cyr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Swas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swas slips a jab and a cross from Cyr.
Nice sprawl there from Cyr as Swas shoots in.
Cyr clinches with his opponent.
Cyr struggles to land a body shot inside as Swas controls his hands.
Cyr tries to throw a body punch but Swas avoids it by throwing Cyr back against the cage.
Swas taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Swas.
Cyr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cyr tries to break the clinch but Swas is controlling the position.
Swas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cyr tries to avoid it but Swas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cyr to the ground. Cyr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cyr throws a series of punches but Swas avoids them all with ease.
Cyr moves into range and clinches up with Swas.
Swas manages to break the clinch.
Swas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cyr missing with a left hand there. Swas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr throws a right and a left that Swas avoids nicely.
Cyr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Swas tries to counter it with a takedown but Cyr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cyr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swas shoots for a double leg takedown but Cyr sprawls well. He's pushed Swas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Louis Cyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Swas.
Cyr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Swas lands but Cyr takes it in his stride.
Cyr tries to clinch but Swas moves out of range.
Cyr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swas back to the cage. Cyr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cyr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cyr to the ground. Swas is now in Cyr's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cyr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyr is trying to break the clinch but Swas is controlling him.
Cyr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cyr is trying to break the clinch but Swas is controlling him.
Swas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cyr pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr staying out of range there.
Swas fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Cyr does no damage.
Swas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Swas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cyr avoids it really well and circles away.
Swas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cyr. Those never looked like landing.
Cyr gets caught flat footed, as Swas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dalton Swas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Swas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyr is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Cyr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Swas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cyr is defending well.
Cyr wants to break free but Swas has control.
Swas jumps guard.
Cyr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Swas pulls Cyr in close to his closed guard and prevents Cyr from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas is taking a breather. Cyr 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.
Swas wants to work for an arm triangle but Cyr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Swas seems content to control.
Swas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cyr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swas.
Still in half guard, Swas seems content to control.
Swas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Swas seems content to control.
Cyr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swas is working away from the top position though.
Cyr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cyr tries to get out of the position.
Swas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Swas working the head and body with strikes.
Swas content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cyr is trying to stand up here but Swas is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cyr looks to clinch
and Swas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cyr really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cyr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cyr connects with a body shot.
Louis Cyr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swas swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swas thuds his right hand into Cyr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cyr lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton Swas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton Swas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Handicks (ranked 2155 p4p, 2812 weight class) and Alexei Brovarnik (ranked 273 p4p, 344 weight class). Alexei Brovarnik will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Brovarnik!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik lands a big head kick that sends Handicks tumbling to the mat! Brovarnik takes a step backwards and waves Handicks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Handicks is rocked!
 It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
We've been informed that Brovarnik 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.
Handicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brovarnik throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Handicks crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexei Brovarnik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 564 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 80 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dux misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynar misses the target.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Lynar moved out of range nicely.
Lynar throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Lynar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dux.
Lynar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux instigates a clinch.
Dux is trying to stall.
Dux slowing the pace effectively.
Dux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynar's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Lynar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux stalls.
Lynar successfully pulls guard.
Dux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lynar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lynar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lynar!
Dux looking for a sweep but Lynar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lynar goes for an armbar but Dux turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dux.
Dux trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Dux is pushing down on Lynar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynar is fighting to maintain full guard but Dux has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lynar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dux working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Dux stays in close to Lynar's body and controls the position.
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Dux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lynar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Lynar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Lynar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynar has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
That's four 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.
Lynar trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Lynar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lynar advances position into side control!
Dux is trying to control Lynar's posture but Lynar avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar slows the pace down.
Lynar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sebastion Lynar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dux misses the shot to the body.
Lynar throws a jab but it's blocked by Dux.
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynar.
Lynar takes one to the side of the head.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Lynar moved out of range nicely.
Dux looks to land a right hand but Lynar moved out of range.
Lynar connects with a looping right hand.
Dux swings for the body but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynar.
Lynar throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux misses with a lunging right hand
and Lynar counters with a nice uppercut.
Lynar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.
Dux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux throws an off balance right hand
and Lynar counters with a three punch combo that has Dux backing up. Dux nods at Lynar to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Lynar. That snapped Dux's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Dux misses.
Lynar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynar.
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Dux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lynar. Lynar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lynar moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Lynar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
A left lands for Lynar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Lynar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynar scores with a one two! Dux had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 Dux is rocked!
Lynar fakes the body blow, causing Dux to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dux goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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