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WFC 58 - Openweight Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Rader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rader comes to the cage accompanied by The Imperial March. Vaughn Rader could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Monty Pop's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vaughn Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monty Pop!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pop decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rader's guard.
Pop would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pop controlling from the top position.
Pop would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rader has Pop pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pop cracks a nice hook into Rader's ribs.
A low kick from Rader is predictable there
and Pop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rader thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader tries to clinch
and Pop counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pop misses with a few strikes there.
Rader wants to clinch but Pop slips to the side
and Pop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rader keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Pop. Those never looked like landing.
Pop throws a series of punches but Rader moves out of range.
Rader moves to clinch but Pop breaks away
and Pop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rader tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pop swivels and escapes.
Rader closes the distance but Pop moves to the side
and Pop counters with a left to the body.
Pop throws a right and a left that Rader avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader throws a chopping leg kick but Pop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rader tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rader darts in trying to clinch
and Pop counters with a series of strikes. Rader will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Rader 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rader takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pop tries to bum rush Rader with a series of wild strikes but Rader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader darts in trying to clinch
and Pop counters with a good low kick that Rader was not able to check.
Pop misses with a double jab.
Pop throws a head kick that misses.
Pop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pop shoots in for a double leg but Rader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pop circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pop counters with a single leg into guard. Rader didn't expect that.
Rader wants to stand but Pop is controlling the position.
Pop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pop postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rader wants to get back to his feet but Pop is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pop stays in close to Rader's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rader misses with a right hand
and Pop counters with a one-two to the body.
Rader does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rader tries to clinch up
and Pop counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Rader is predictable there
and Pop counters with a leg kick.
Rader moves to clinch but Pop breaks away
and Pop counters with a big head kick but Rader shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Pop dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rader looks to clinch
and Pop counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pop throws a right and a left that Rader avoids nicely.
Pop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rader closes the distance but Pop moves to the side
and Pop counters with a leg kick.
Rader tries to clinch but Pop moves away
and Pop counters with a three punch combo that has Rader backing up. Rader nods at Pop to acknowledge the strikes.
Pop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rader is out of range and Pop settles back down.
Rader wants to clinch
and Pop counters with a three punch combo that has Rader backing up. Rader nods at Pop to acknowledge the strikes.
Rader closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
Rader moves to clinch but Pop breaks away
and Pop counters with a three punch combo that has Rader backing up. Rader nods at Pop to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pop can pounce on him.
Rader tries to clinch up
and Pop counters with a nice uppercut.
Rader tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pop counters with a nice body shot.
Rader wants to clinch
and Pop counters with a left and a right that stings Rader.
Rader tries to clinch up
and Pop counters with a one-two to the body.
Rader is rocked!
Rader looks to clinch
and Pop counters with a leg kick.
Pop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pop throws a right hand that Rader ducks under and follows up with a left that Rader also avoids with ease.
Vaughn Rader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pop throws a body kick that misses.
Rader tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rader takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Pop.
Rader moves to clinch but Pop breaks away
and Pop counters with a one-two to the body.
Pop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rader darts in trying to clinch
and Pop counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Rader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rader with that takedown attempt.
Rader seems to have got his legs back now.
Pop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pop misses with a wild combination.
Rader closes the distance but Pop moves to the side
and Pop counters with a two punch combo.
Rader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pop.
Pop is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rader back to the cage. Pop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rader tries to avoid it but Pop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rader to the ground. Rader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rader swings for the body but Pop moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Pop as Rader shoots in.
Rader closes the distance but Pop moves to the side
and Pop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rader looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rader closes the distance but Pop moves to the side
enabling Pop to counter with a crisp jab.
Pop shoots in and drives through. Rader sprawls well.
Rader tries to clinch
and Pop counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pop throws a right and a left that Rader avoids nicely.
Rader tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pop scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Pop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rader moves to clinch but Pop breaks away
and Pop counters with a series of strikes. Rader will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pop throws a low kick but Rader moves out of range easily.
Rader tries to clinch
and Pop counters with a two punch combo.
Rader darts in trying to clinch
and Pop counters with a body kick that stops Rader in his tracks momentarily.
Pop circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pop scores with a body shot.
Rader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rader wants to land a leg kick but Pop is out of range.
Rader looks to clinch
and Pop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader wants to clinch but Pop slips to the side
and Pop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rader wants to clinch
and Pop counters with a three punch combo that has Rader backing up. Rader nods at Pop to acknowledge the strikes.
Pop lands a slapping body shot.
Pop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rader darts in trying to clinch
and Pop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pop.
Pop throws a nice looking combination but Rader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rader wants to clinch
and Pop counters with a big head kick but Rader shrugs it off.
Monty Pop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pop tries to bum rush Rader with a series of wild strikes but Rader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rader darts in trying to clinch
and Pop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rader closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rader is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rader circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pop. That's going to slow Rader down.
Pop shoots in and drives through. Rader sprawls well.
Pop lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Pop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rader has closed the distance and engaged Pop in a clinch.
Pop is trying to push Rader away but Rader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rader looking to throw knees to the head but Pop is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader manages to break the clinch.
Pop scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rader looks to clinch
and Pop counters with a left and a right that stings Rader.
Rader tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
Pop's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pop duly obliges.
Vaughn Rader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pop misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle, before Pop throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rader's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pop lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Monty Pop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spikely Deeneero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tullimies comes into the arena with Kahen kilon siika blaring out of the sound system. Kunnollinen Tullimies has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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245 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spikely Deeneero!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tullimies lands a nice hook to Deeneero's body. Deeneero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tullimies gets the takedown into side control.
Deeneero tries to bench press Tullimies off him but Tullimies keeps the position.
Tullimies grinds an elbow into Deeneero's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deeneero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tullimies working the ground and pound.
Deeneero tries to buck Tullimies off but Tullimies is having none of it.
Deeneero managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tullimies.
Tullimies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Deeneero to see if he's OK.
Deeneero taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tullimies lands a strong strike to the head of Deeneero. That's dazed him! Tullimies looking to finish here. Deeneero is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tullimies lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kunnollinen Tullimies!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tuhoaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tuhoaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Polk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuhoaja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Polk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Polk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuhoaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuhoaja working for a triangle but Polk defends it easily.
Polk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhoaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polk throws a big right hand that misses.
Polk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Polk is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuhoaja has wrist control.
Polk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuhoaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tuhoaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tuhoaja trying to control the position.
Polk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polk stopping the sweep attempt from Tuhoaja.
Tuhoaja keeping moving, preventing Polk from controlling successfully.
Polk throwing strikes but missing.
Polk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuhoaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuhoaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuhoaja, not yet.
Polk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuhoaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Polk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Polk thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk slips a straight right by Tuhoaja.
Polk moves away from the strike by Tuhoaja.
Polk jabs Tuhoaja right on the nose. Tuhoaja blinks but takes it well.
Polk digs a good body shot into Tuhoaja's ribs.
Tuhoaja tries to bum rush Polk with a series of wild strikes but Polk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuhoaja throws a lazy uppercut
and Polk counters with a low kick, right behind Tuhoaja 's knee.
Tuhoaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Polk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuhoaja is breathing heavily.
Polk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuhoaja swings widly with a right hand
letting Polk counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuhoaja.
Polk lands a nice looking body shot.
Tuhoaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Polk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuhoaja looks to clinch
and Tuhoaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuhoaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polk moves away.
Tuhoaja looks to land a right hand but Polk moved out of range.
Tuhoaja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Polk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tuhoaja scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tuhoaja is rocked!
Polk is stalking Tuhoaja. Tuhoaja circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Polk, and it's lights out! Tuhoaja really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Polk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itof Meyachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyachev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pussy by Rammstein. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itof Meyachev!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson closes the distance and pushes Meyachev back into the cage.
Gibson can't get the takedown.
Gibson wants a takedown.
Meyachev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meyachev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gibson uses from the top position.
Meyachev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibson trying to control but Meyachev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyachev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meyachev is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Meyachev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson with a nice head shot there.
Gibson is fighting to break Meyachev's control of his arms but Meyachev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gibson trying to control but Meyachev is working from the bottom.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson being controlled here momentarily.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meyachev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
Meyachev wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.
Meyachev trying to keep a closed guard but Gibson is proving a slippery customer.
Gibson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from Meyachev.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibson is in close to Meyachev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Meyachev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gibson!
Meyachev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gibson is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meyachev wants to improve his position but instead Gibson has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is trying to control the action in half guard but Meyachev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gibson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gibson moves into full mount! Meyachev won't be happy about that!
Meyachev working to try and regain half guard.
Gibson trying to control but Meyachev is having none of it.
Gibson with a couple of short strikes.
Meyachev tries to reverse the position but Gibson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev wants to control but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gibson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Meyachev working to try and regain half guard.
Meyachev tries to hold on but Gibson postures up.
Meyachev is looking to improve his position but Gibson isn't that keen on the idea.
Gibson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Meyachev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gibson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Meyachev tries to lock up and control but Gibson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Meyachev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meyachev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Meyachev is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meyachev is looking to escape.
Gibson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meyachev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Meyachev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gibson landing punches.
Meyachev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Meyachev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Meyachev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Meyachev working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson wants to control the pace but Meyachev is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Meyachev clinches.
Meyachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gibson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meyachev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gibson tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyachev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meyachev pushes off an throws an elbow but Gibson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gibson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Hutch Gibson has been cut.
Gibson has Meyachev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meyachev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Meyachev.
Meyachev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibson avoids it.
Gibson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meyachev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meyachev throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.
Gibson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meyachev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Meyachev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gibson regains guard immediately.
Meyachev wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
Meyachev stopping the sweep attempt from Gibson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Meyachev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gibson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meyachev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Itof Meyachev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gibson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meyachev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gibson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gibson goes for a takedown attempt but Meyachev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meyachev darts in and clinches Gibson up against the cage.
Gibson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gibson goes for a takedown attempt but Meyachev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meyachev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
Gibson fails with the takedown.
Meyachev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown. Meyachev fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meyachev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gibson has passed into half guard!
Hutch Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meyachev wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson thows a huge punch but Meyachev dodges it nicely.
Meyachev keeping control of the position.
Meyachev moves into full guard.
Meyachev working for a triangle but Gibson defends it easily.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Meyachev has wrist control.
Gibson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gibson advances position into side control!
Gibson is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev is looking for a sweep.
Meyachev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Meyachev taking a bit of punishment here - Gibson scoring with strikes.
Meyachev is breathing heavily.
Gibson advances to full mount.
Gibson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Meyachev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Meyachev is working to get back to half guard.
Gibson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gibson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyachev is looking to get to half guard.
Gibson controlling from mount.
Meyachev wants to hold on but Gibson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hutch Gibson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Meyachev looks to clinch
and Gibson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meyachev looking to stall.
Meyachev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meyachev tries a body shot but Gibson blocks it.
Meyachev tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibson avoids the damage to the body.
Meyachev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meyachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyachev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibson.
Meyachev with a knee to the head.
Meyachev tries a knee to the head but Gibson blocks it.
Gibson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meyachev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meyachev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibson walks away with a smile on his face. Meyachev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meyachev won't be happy with that.
Meyachev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meyachev regains half guard.
Meyachev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibson's back!
Meyachev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev struggling to land strikes to the head as Gibson covers up.
Gibson tries to escape the position.
Meyachev looking for the RNC.
Gibson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Meyachev doesn't have the hooks in and Gibson manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meyachev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gibson trying to control but Meyachev is working from the bottom.
Meyachev 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.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meyachev is on top in guard.
Meyachev throws and elbow that misses. Gibson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meyachev's guard. Nice move by Gibson!
Gibson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Meyachev 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.
Meyachev is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meyachev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meyachev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Meyachev tries to control but Gibson wriggling away.
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.
Meyachev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gibson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gibson and Meyachev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Itof Meyachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyachev is trying to ground and pound but Gibson uses the momentary lack of control by Meyachev to regain half guard.
Meyachev misses with a head shot. Gibson uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hutch Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibson, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hutch Gibson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alister The Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Demon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Demon. Preston has chosen Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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23
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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World class MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alister The Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Preston!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Demon lands with an overhand left.
Preston throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. The Demon catches Preston right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Thomas Preston has been cut.
Preston looks to throw the jab but The Demon is out of range.
Preston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Preston pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Demon is out of range and Preston settles back down.
The Demon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Demon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Preston defending well though.
The Demon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Demon throwing shots but Preston is blocking nicely.
Preston has hold of The Demon's hands but The Demon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston is not content to let The Demon control the position.
The Demon wants to pass to mount but Preston is defending the position.
Ground and pound from The Demon.
The Demon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Demon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Preston wants to control but The Demon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston taking shots to the head.
The Demon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Preston prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Preston is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The Demon throws some wild stikes that Preston manages to avoid easily.
The Demon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by The Demon.
The Demon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Preston is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston blocking the ground and pound.
The Demon tries to control but Preston wriggling away.
Preston is trying to escape the mount.
The Demon looking to ground and pound but Preston is blocking nicely.
Preston avoids a series of strikes thrown by The Demon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alister The Demon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Preston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Demon misses with an uppercut
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Demon throws a shot from downtown. Preston moves away and avoids it.
Preston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Preston thumps The Demon with a low kick.
The Demon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Preston.
Preston avoids the body shot from The Demon.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
The Demon looks to land a left hand but Preston moved out of range nicely.
The Demon throws a right and a left that Preston avoids nicely.
The Demon misses with a few strikes there.
The Demon misses with a body shot.
The Demon slips under a jab.
Preston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Preston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Demon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Preston.
Preston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Preston rushes The Demon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Demon prevents a body shot from Preston.
The Demon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Demon has a couple of punches blocked by Preston.
Preston prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Demon working aggressively here.
The Demon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Preston lands a nice shot to the body.
Preston blocks a body shot from The Demon.
Preston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Demon or not.
The Demon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Preston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Preston.
Preston blocks a body shot from The Demon.
Preston lands a right hand.
Preston effectively controlling the action here.
Preston lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Preston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Preston taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Preston scores with a hook to the body.
Preston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Demon takes a shot to the head.
Preston lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Demon backwards.
A short right from Preston on the inside.
Preston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Preston lands a body punch.
Preston cracks The Demon with a nice body shot.
Preston lands a body punch.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Preston.
The Demon misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Preston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Preston.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud.
Preston stalling in the clinch but The Demon improves position.
Preston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Preston.
The Demon misses with the head strike.
Preston gets through The Demon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Demon can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
The Demon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alister The Demon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Preston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Preston lands a body punch.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Demon backwards.
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston presses The Demon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Preston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Demon or not.
A head punch on the inside from The Demon fails to land.
Preston lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Preston.
A short uppercut from Preston.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Preston.
Preston lands a body shot.
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston taking a breather.
Preston lands a left hand.
Preston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Preston lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Preston as the two fighters clinch.
Preston is leaning against The Demon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Preston.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands a shot to the body.
Preston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Preston.
Preston lands a body shot.
Preston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Demon.
A right hook to the body lands for Preston.
Preston lands with a left to the head.
Preston pushes The Demon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Preston lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Preston.
Still in the clinch, Preston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Preston presses The Demon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Preston.
Preston gets through The Demon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Preston.
Preston presses The Demon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Demon tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
Preston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Preston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Preston.
The Demon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Demon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Demons head.
The Demon struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Preston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Preston throws a push kick but The Demon slaps the foot to one side.
The Demon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Preston.
The Demon ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Demon!
Preston lunges at The Demon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Demon's hand.
The Demon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Preston.
Preston throws a push kick but The Demon slaps the foot to one side.
The Demon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Preston's guard.
The Demon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Demon trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
The Demon tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Demon scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Demon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Demon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Demon wants to pass the guard but Preston is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Preston keeping moving, preventing The Demon from controlling successfully.
The Demon is looking to work some ground and pound but Preston has wrist control.
The Demon wants to pass the guard but Preston is keeping the position.
The Demon postures up in Preston's guard and throws a big left but Preston blocks it.
Preston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Demon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Demon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Preston holds on and takes a little breather.
The Demon wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
The Demon throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
The Demon looking to sit in guard and control but Preston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Demon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Preston is one step ahead there.
Preston trying to control the position from guard on top but The Demon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alister The Demon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Demon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
186 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Swift!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks with a hook.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Swift is just out of range.
Hicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swift counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hicks controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift wants to stand but Hicks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hicks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hicks lands a heavy elbow.
Swift is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Swift is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swift is trying desperately to improve position.
Hicks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks blocks Swift's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Swift throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Swift flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Swift is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swift wants to hold on but Hicks pushes him away.
Swift wants to get back to his feet.
Hicks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Swift is bucking up trying to escape but Hicks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Swift is trying desperately to improve position.
Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swift is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hicks raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice elbow there by Hicks.
Swift swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Swift wants to control but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hicks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hicks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swift is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hicks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Hicks.
Swift throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Swift is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift looks gassed!
Swift is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hicks landing shots from mount.
Hicks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swift is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Hicks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hicks lands with some strikes.
Hicks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Hicks.
Swift working to try and regain half guard.
Swift swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the head.
Hicks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swift is looking to escape.
Hicks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Swift?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swift is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hicks lands a heavy elbow.
Hicks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Swift is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hicks wants to control the pace but Swift is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swift taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
QL Hicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
so Swift counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swift wants to get up but he can't break Hicks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hicks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swift manages to get himself to full guard.
Swift wants to sweep but no luck.
Swift throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Swift has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks is working Swift over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hicks distracts Swift with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Hicks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swift's guard.
Hicks working over Swift with some ground and pound. Swift looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hicks works his way into full mount!
Hicks with shots to the head and body - Swift looks very uncomfortable down there.
Swift's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hicks lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hicks dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hicks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swift is bucking up trying to escape but Hicks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Swift is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hicks with good strikes from the mount here!
Hicks cracks Swift with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hicks controlling the position easily from mount.
Hicks looking to finish Swift with some ground and pound. This is bad for Swift!
Swift flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Swift turns into him and now he's in Hicks's guard.
Swift stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Swift tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Swift closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hicks circles away.
Swift darts in trying to clinch
and Hicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hicks swings for the body but Swift moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swift but Swift pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swift moves away.
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swift.
Jack Swift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Swift counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swift tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hicks.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Swift is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swift is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hicks manages to get to full guard.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing Swift from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
QL Hicks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hicks misses with an uppercut
and Swift counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swift wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hicks uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Swift wanted to stand there but Hicks had control of the position.
Hicks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swift wants to stand but Hicks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Swift stands up from Hicks's guard - Swift perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Swift moves out of range.
Hicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Swift. Swift gets slowly back to his feet.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and Swift counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Swift wanted to stand there but Hicks had control of the position.
QL Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Swift gets to his feet - Hicks follows without any prompting.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swift tries to clinch
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swift thinking.
Swift tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Swift throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hicks's head.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swift connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swift uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Swift does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Swift counters by moving into the clinch.
Swift gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hicks.
Swift with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swift's elbow.
Hicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swift pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Swift decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hicks's guard.
Swift wants to get up but he can't break Hicks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hicks is adopting a defensive guard.
Swift tries to stand but Hicks is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looking to control but Swift passes into half guard.
Swift is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hicks is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Swift comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... QL Hicks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bobcaygeon. Taylor has chosen Back To School by Deftones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chase throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Chase only half commits.
Chase throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Chase misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Chase trying to strike off his back.
Chase has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chase is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
Chase has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Taylor doesn't defend quickly enough and Chase has managed to lock this one up! Can Taylor escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chase on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Chase!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal El (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester Pearson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kal El's chin.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kal El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pearson prevents El from standing back up.
El tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pearson manages to move to mount!
The referee warns El that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Kal El has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of El's face.
Pearson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El wants to control but Pearson is having none of it.
Pearson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pearson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. El looks a forlorn figure.
El is rocked!
Kal El's cut is getting worse.
Pearson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked El badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pearson around the waist but Pearson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pearson is the winner by TKO! Pearson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Pearson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarez comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Everything Remains Raw. Robinson has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Rick Robinson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carmelo Suarez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carmelo Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Suarez misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Suarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suarez lands a body shot.
Suarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson jumps guard but Suarez stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Suarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suarez presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Suarez lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robinson or not.
Suarez stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Suarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson looks gassed!
Robinson jumps guard but Suarez stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carmelo Suarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Robinson.
Suarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Suarez slows down the pace here.
Suarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suarez trying to land knees to the body.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Suarez presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suarez has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suarez crunches a lovely knee into Robinson's ribcage.
Suarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Suarez is struggling to control the position.
Suarez can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Suarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
Suarez tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Suarez is working Robinson over against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but Suarez stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
Robinson tries to circle away but Suarez has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Suarez won't allow it.
Suarez pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Suarez is controlling the position.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Suarez is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suarez pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suarez leaning against his opponent.
Suarez lands a shot to the body.
Suarez just leaning against Robinson, taking a breather.
Suarez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Robinson is trying to keep an underhook but Suarez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Suarez wants to get back to his feet.
Suarez is looking to pass Robinson's guard but actually Robinson recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Suarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Suarez stands up out of the half guard.
Robinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Suarez misses its intended target.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Suarez misses.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Suarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson takes one to the side of the head.
Robinson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suarez shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson lands a head kick!
It looks like Carmelo Suarez has been cut.
Robinson checks the leg kick.
Suarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Suarez.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Suarez moves out of range easily.
Suarez scores with a nice head shot.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Suarez moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Suarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suarez swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez connects with a body shot.
Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Suarez wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suarez stands and steps away. Robinson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Suarez misses the shot to the body.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robinson is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing Suarez from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson has his foot on Suarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Suarez wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suarez trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Suarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Suarez is holding on to half guard well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Suarez is defending well.
Suarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
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.
Suarez pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Suarez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Suarez.
Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Suarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carmelo Suarez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suarez tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Suarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control.
Suarez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Robinson easily slips into full mount!
Robinson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Robinson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson works his way into full mount!
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Suarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson tries for a kimura but Suarez is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Robinson trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez wants to get back to his feet but Robinson drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Robinson won't allow Suarez to get back to his feet.
Robinson drops back looking for a leg! Suarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suarez manages to kick Robinson off! Robinson jumps back into Suarez's guard.
Suarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rick Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez looking to control.
Robinson won't allow Suarez to get back to his feet.
Robinson postures up.
Carmelo Suarez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Suarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suarez jabs Robinson right on the nose. Robinson blinks but takes it well.
Suarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robinson's head backwards.
Suarez misses with a body punch
and Robinson counters with a good, hard body kick but Suarez shrugs it off.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Suarez catches Robinson right on the button with a cross.
Carmelo Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suarez's guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Suarez is controlling Robinson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Suarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Suarez is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmelo Suarez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Straus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Straus comes to the cage accompanied by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. George Steele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Straus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele tests Straus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Straus.
Straus misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Straus wants to land a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Straus tries to clinch
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Straus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Straus working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Steele jumps guard but Straus stands there with Steele around his waist. Steele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Straus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Steele blocks a body shot from Straus.
Steele effectively controlling the action here.
Straus misses with a body punch.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Straus is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Straus into the cage.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Straus controls the action.
Straus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Straus prevents Steele from moving into mount.
Straus is trying to buck Steele off.
Straus is looking for a sweep.
Steele prevents Straus from escaping the position.
Steele tries to advance to mount but can't.
Straus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steele on the ground.
Straus is trying to buck Steele off.
You can see the frustration on Straus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Straus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Steele scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Straus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Straus tries to get out of the position.
Straus struggling a bit here.
Steele trying to control the action but Straus is working from the bottom.
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.
Straus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steele's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steele trying to control from half guard but Straus is working away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. George Steele hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Straus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Straus. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Straus.
Straus throws a leg kick but Steele checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Steele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Straus is looking to land body kicks.
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Straus but Straus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Straus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Straus throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Straus!
Straus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Straus is looking to escape.
Straus is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straus wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Straus is squirming around, avoiding Steele's attempts to control the action.
Steele might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Straus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Straus wants to get back to his feet.
Straus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steele throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Straus squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Steele throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Straus because Steele loaded up on that one.
Steele moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Straus has worked his arm free - good work by Straus!
Straus wants to control but Steele postures up.
The strikes coming from Steele are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steele wants to control but Straus is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Straus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Straus prevents Steele from improving position.
Steele postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steele working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steele wants to control but Straus is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele decides to stand back up. Steele steps back and let's Straus get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Steele's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Straus.
Steele closes the distance and pushes Straus back into the cage.
Straus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Straus controls the action.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Straus throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Straus is leaning against Steele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Straus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele looking to stall.
Straus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Straus backwards.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
Steele trying to control the position but instead, Straus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steele into the cage.
Straus slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straus lands with a light punch inside.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Straus.
Straus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steele or not.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Straus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steele.
Straus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Straus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Straus.
Straus pushes Steele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Straus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Straus.
Straus cracks Steele with a nice body shot.
Straus lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Straus.
Straus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Straus misses with some punches.
Straus struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Steele is looking to break free of the clinch but Straus has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straus pushes Steele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Straus scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
That has opened up George Steele's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Straus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Straus.
Straus is leaning against Steele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Straus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steele.
Straus lands a hook that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Straus scores with a hook to the body.
Straus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Straus scores with a shoulder strike.
Straus breaks the clinch.
Straus jabs Steele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Straus tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Straus lands a nice hook to Steele's body. Steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Straus throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Straus moves to clinch but Steele breaks away
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack Straus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straus misses with a hook.
Straus lands a nice shot to the body.
Straus missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Straus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Straus misses with a few strikes there.
Straus throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Straus as he connects with a hook.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Straus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steele on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Straus misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straus darts in and clinches Steele up against the cage.
Steele tries to work over Straus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Straus blocking some punches.
Straus can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Straus's ribcage. Straus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Straus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele leaning against his opponent.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Straus misses with a punch on the inside.
Straus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack Straus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Straus struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Straus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Straus working aggressively here.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele gets through Straus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Straus stalling in the clinch but Steele improves position.
Straus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Straus lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Straus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Straus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on George Steele's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Straus misses with a hook.
Straus moves out of range of the body kick from Steele.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Straus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steele's knee momentarily.
Straus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steele lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Straus. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Straus throws a head kick that misses
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown. Straus fights it but they end up in guard.
Steele trying to control but Straus is working from the bottom.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Straus is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Straus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steele's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Straus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steele is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Steele slips under a jab from Straus.
Straus throws a poor cross that misses
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Straus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Straus lands a lovely overhand right.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Straus throws out the jab.
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Straus tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Straus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The cut above George Steele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Straus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Straus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Straus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steele up against the cage.
Straus scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Straus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Straus controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Straus fails to land.
Straus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele avoiding damage.
Straus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Straus.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele working aggressively here.
Straus lands an uppercut.
George Steele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body punch from Straus - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Straus on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Straus controls his hands.
Straus stalling.
Straus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Straus takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Straus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Straus throws a lazy head kick
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele defending well as Straus loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Straus catches Steele right on the button with a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Straus!
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