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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RUDY HATFIELD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RUDY HATFIELD acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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269 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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187 cm
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240 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RUDY HATFIELD!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HATFIELD moves out of range of the strikes.
HATFIELD ducks under a wild hook from Corleone.
Don Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone throws a body punch but HATFIELD moves out of range.
HATFIELD misses with a body kick.
Corleone blocks a head kick by HATFIELD.
Corleone jabs HATFIELD to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corleone lands a glancing blow to the side of HATFIELD's head.
HATFIELD avoids the body shot from Corleone.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but HATFIELD moves away.
Corleone scores with a punch to the head.
Corleone blocks a head kick by HATFIELD.
Corleone misses with a leg kick.
Corleone lunges at HATFIELD with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by HATFIELD's hand.
Corleone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
HATFIELD tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Corleone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Corleone misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone misses with a wild body shot.
Corleone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Corleone. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Corleone.
Corleone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Corleone scores with a four punch combination!
A cross from Corleone lands.
Corleone connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corleone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HATFIELD misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
HATFIELD avoids the body shot from Corleone.
Corleone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corleone looks to land a right hand but HATFIELD moved out of range.
Corleone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a nice looking combination but HATFIELD bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corleone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corleone misses with a looping left.
Corleone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
HATFIELD ducks under a wild hook from Corleone.
Corleone connects with a body shot.
Corleone with a nice cross.
Corleone throws a looping overhand right but HATFIELD ducks down to avoid it.
Corleone throws a nice looking combination but HATFIELD bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corleone blocks a head kick by HATFIELD.
HATFIELD avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
HATFIELD misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Corleone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone scores with a jab.
HATFIELD needs to keep his hands up - Corleone had a free shot at his head there.
HATFIELD uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corleone.
Corleone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits HATFIELDs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Corleone throws out a leg kick but HATFIELD moves out of range and Corleone only half commits.
HATFIELD uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corleone.
HATFIELD throws a sloppy head kick and Corleone moves out of range easily.
HATFIELD moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corleone just misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone works the jab nicely.
HATFIELD takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corleone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent HATFIELD stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to chop away at HATFIELD's legs.
HATFIELD takes a body punch but keeps moving.
HATFIELD looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HATFIELD uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corleone.
HATFIELD drops his hands momentarily and Corleone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corleone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corleone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corleone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corleone lands with a right hand.
HATFIELD takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corleone misses with an uppercut. HATFIELD saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone just misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone jabs at HATFIELD's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Corleone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
HATFIELD slips a jab and a cross from Corleone.
Corleone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
HATFIELD throws a head kick but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone misses with a few strikes there.
HATFIELD is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Don Corleone is winning the standup battle so far.
Corleone throws a big shot that misses.
HATFIELD looks for the body kick but Corleone saw that one coming.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but HATFIELD moves away.
Corleone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HATFIELD.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from HATFIELD.
HATFIELD feints and then cracks Corleone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corleone down.
Corleone tries to land a leg kick but HATFIELD saw it coming and moves away.
HATFIELD misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Corleone misses
and HATFIELD counters with a head kick.
HATFIELD needs to keep his hands up - Corleone had a free shot at his head there.
HATFIELD ducks right into an uppercut from Corleone.
Corleone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corleone connects with a solid leg kick.
HATFIELD blocks a jab.
Corleone lands with an overhand left.
HATFIELD is breathing heavily.
Corleone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone swinging wildly here.
HATFIELD uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Corleone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that HATFIELD can do to turn this around?
Corleone is looking to slow HATFIELD down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tests HATFIELD's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corleone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck HATFIELD on the side of the head.
HATFIELD takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corleone thows a leg kick but HATFIELD checks it
and HATFIELD counters with a leg kick.
HATFIELD has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
HATFIELD takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corleone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corleone throws a jab when HATFIELD was well out of range.
Corleone misses with a looping left.
Corleone lands a jab-cross combination.
Corleone lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone misses with a looping right.
HATFIELD uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corleone.
Corleone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. HATFIELD sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corleone scores with the left hand. HATFIELD knows he should have avoided that one.
Corleone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corleone looks to land a combination but HATFIELD avoids it well.
Corleone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corleone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. HATFIELD eats them both and turns towards Corleone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Corleone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corleone throws a jab when HATFIELD was well out of range.
Corleone misses with a double jab.
Corleone throws a chopping leg kick but HATFIELD manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Corleone misses.
Corleone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corleone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
HATFIELD moves forwards but Corleone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
HATFIELD moves out of range of the strikes.
Corleone misses with a low kick.
Corleone jabs at HATFIELD's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone lands with a nice body punch.
Corleone swings for the body but HATFIELD moves out of range.
HATFIELD pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Corleone dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Corleone throws a jab when HATFIELD was well out of range.
Corleone swinging wildly here.
HATFIELD throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by HATFIELD.
Corleone with a nice cross.
HATFIELD lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corleone throws a leg kick
and HATFIELD counters with a big head kick but Corleone shrugs it off.
Corleone misses with a combination
and HATFIELD counters with a big head kick but Corleone shrugs it off.
Corleone misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corleone. HATFIELD does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HATFIELD misses with a head kick.
Corleone throws a looping overhand right but HATFIELD ducks down to avoid it.
Corleone lands a head shot.
HATFIELD throws a head kick but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract HATFIELD.
HATFIELD avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
HATFIELD misses with a head kick.
HATFIELD throws a wild body kick that Corleone sees coming a mile off.
Corleone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HATFIELD throws a head kick that misses.
HATFIELD throws a head kick but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corleone throws a big shot that misses.
Corleone throws a combination. HATFIELD tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch lands to the side of HATFIELD 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Corleone misses.
Corleone misses with a leg kick
and HATFIELD counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Corleone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Corleone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Corleone duly obliges.
Corleone misses with a hook to the body
and HATFIELD counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HATFIELD moves out of range of the strikes.
Corleone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
HATFIELD misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Corleone misses
and HATFIELD counters with a body kick that stops Corleone in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone misses with a leg kick
and HATFIELD counters with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but HATFIELD might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corleone has got the better of the exchanges.
Corleone misses the body punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and HATFIELD counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A shot to the body from Corleone misses
and HATFIELD finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
HATFIELD slips under a jab from Corleone.
Corleone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corleone avoids the head kick by HATFIELD.
HATFIELD throws a head kick but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone throws a combination that misses
and HATFIELD counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Corleone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by HATFIELD there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
HATFIELD throws a sloppy head kick and Corleone moves out of range easily.
HATFIELD tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
HATFIELD tries a head kick but it misses.
Corleone throws a leg kick
and HATFIELD counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Corleone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Corleone throws the left hand but HATFIELD avoids the punch easily.
HATFIELD throws a sloppy head kick and Corleone moves out of range easily.
HATFIELD showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corleone.
RUDY HATFIELD has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone avoids the head kick by HATFIELD.
HATFIELD takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone missing with a left hand there. HATFIELD was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
HATFIELD tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Corleone.
Well Corleone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Don Corleone!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Don Corleone!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Don Corleone!
Don Corleone wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Lunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Ferraiuolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferraiuolo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Face the Pain. This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Lunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Ferraiuolo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferraiuolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lunn.
A swing and a miss from Lunn.
Ferraiuolo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lunn. Lunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferraiuolo shoots in for a double leg but Lunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lunn throws a sloppy head kick and Ferraiuolo moves out of range easily.
Lunn moves in looking to clinch but Ferraiuolo pushes him off.
Lunn misses with a wild combination.
Lunn throws a looping overhand right but Ferraiuolo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Lunn. No joy for Ferraiuolo on that attempt.
Ferraiuolo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lunn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Billy Lunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Ferraiuolo.
Ferraiuolo with a poor takedown
and Lunn counters with a takedown into side control.
Lunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferraiuolo keeps working.
Lunn is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferraiuolo is defending well.
Ferraiuolo is trying to control Lunn's posture but Lunn avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunn throwing strikes but Ferraiuolo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lunn is looking for a sweep.
Ferraiuolo tries for a kimura but Lunn is defending well.
Ferraiuolo advances to full mount.
Ferraiuolo trying to control but Lunn is having none of it.
Lunn wants to control but Ferraiuolo is having none of it.
Ferraiuolo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
Ferraiuolo unloads with some shots from mount but Lunn bucks and avoids them well.
Ferraiuolo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lunn is looking to escape.
Ferraiuolo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lunn gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lunn pushes Ferraiuolo off and gets back to his feet.
Lunn is breathing heavily.
Lunn looks for the body kick but Ferraiuolo saw that one coming.
Lunn throws a hook but Ferraiuolo blocks it.
Lunn fails with the takedown
so Ferraiuolo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferraiuolo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferraiuolo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferraiuolo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferraiuolo postures up and lands a big shot to Lunn's brow.
Ferraiuolo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferraiuolo wants to stand but Lunn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lunn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferraiuolo is one step ahead there.
Lunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferraiuolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lunn is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferraiuolo rushes Lunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lunn tries to pull guard but Ferraiuolo won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lunn successfully pulls guard.
Ferraiuolo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lunn is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Lunn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferraiuolo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lunn misses with a takedown
and Ferraiuolo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferraiuolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lunn tries to clinch up
and Ferraiuolo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lunn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ferraiuolo can't fight it off and eventually Lunn manages to take the fight to the floor. Ferraiuolo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferraiuolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferraiuolo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferraiuolo working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunn trying to control but Ferraiuolo is working from the bottom.
Ferraiuolo is pulling down on Lunn's head. It's preventing any offense from Lunn, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferraiuolo slows down the pace here.
Lunn manages to break the clinch.
Lunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferraiuolo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lunn won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraiuolo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lunn isn't going anywhere.
Lunn wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ferraiuolo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ferraiuolo stands up and beckons Lunn to his feet.
Lunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferraiuolo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferraiuolo avoids the damage to the body.
Lunn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferraiuolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraiuolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferraiuolo is looking to control Lunn's arms but Lunn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferraiuolo has his back to the cage.
Lunn slows down the pace here.
Lunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferraiuolo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Lunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferraiuolo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lunn misses with an elbow strike.
Lunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lunn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferraiuolo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lunn wants to control from the top but Ferraiuolo keeps moving.
Ferraiuolo wants to get back to his feet but Lunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferraiuolo managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunn wants to control from the top but Ferraiuolo keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lunn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lunn shoots in for a takedown but Ferraiuolo shows good takedown defense.
Ferraiuolo shoots in and drives through. Lunn sprawls well.
Lunn tries to clinch but Ferraiuolo moves away
and Ferraiuolo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lunn's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lunn wants to hit a switch here but Ferraiuolo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lunn there!
Ferraiuolo working for a guillotine from mount but Lunn is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Ferraiuolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lunn darts in trying to clinch
and Ferraiuolo counters with a takedown into side control.
Lunn is trying to control Ferraiuolo's posture but Ferraiuolo avoids it.
Lunn sneaks back into half guard.
Ferraiuolo prevents Lunn from improving his position.
Lunn looking for submissions off his back.
Ferraiuolo trying to control the action but Lunn is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferraiuolo escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lunn as Ferraiuolo shoots in.
Donk. Lunn catches Ferraiuolo right on the button with a cross.
Lunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferraiuolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferraiuolo shoots in for a takedown but Lunn shows good takedown defense.
Lunn wants to clinch
and Ferraiuolo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferraiuolo won't allow Lunn to sweep him here.
Lunn looking to control.
Lunn wants to hit a switch here but Ferraiuolo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lunn there!
Ferraiuolo working for a guillotine from mount but Lunn is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunn is looking to get to half guard.
Lunn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferraiuolo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lunn tries to lock up and control but Ferraiuolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraiuolo looking to finish Lunn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lunn!
Lunn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferraiuolo looking to secure an arm triangle but Lunn defends it well.
Lunn tries to hold on but Ferraiuolo postures up.
Lunn is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lunn wants to hold on but Ferraiuolo pushes him away.
Lunn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferraiuolo lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferraiuolo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lunn looks a forlorn figure.
Lunn tries to hold on but Ferraiuolo pushes him away.
Ferraiuolo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lunn looks a forlorn figure.
Ferraiuolo avoids the attempt from Lunn to control.
Ferraiuolo tries to control but Lunn wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Ferraiuolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferraiuolo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Nicolas Ferraiuolo!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Nicolas Ferraiuolo!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Nicolas Ferraiuolo!
Nicolas Ferraiuolo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Binky Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Burn This City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Binky Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Pulver sees coming a mile off.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes checks a low kick from Pulver.
Barnes throws a body punch but Pulver moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Pulver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Pulver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Pulver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Barnes misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes swings for the body but Pulver moves out of range.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulver on the side of the head.
Pulver shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes swings for the body but Pulver moves out of range.
Barnes swings for the body but Pulver moves out of range.
Barnes is looking to wear down Pulver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes works over Pulver's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pulver defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Pulver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Pulver walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Pulver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulver avoids the body shot from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a right hand that Pulver ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulver also avoids with ease.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Pulver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulver is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Pulver avoids them all with ease.
Pulver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulver missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulver moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulver moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Pulver.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Pulver moved away.
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.
Pulver avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Pulver slips the punch.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Pulver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Pulver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Pulver avoids them all with ease.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Pulver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes feints a jab promting Pulver to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pulver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Pulver does no damage.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Binky Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pulver takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Pulver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes misses with a hook. Pulver ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Binky Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Binky Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Pulver with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Pulver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pulver might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barnes has got the better of the exchanges.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pulver counters with a leg kick.
Pulver throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick
and Pulver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pulver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulver counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Pulver scores with a hook.
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!
Pulver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to bum rush Pulver with a series of wild strikes but Pulver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulver throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Pulver.
Pulver defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Pulver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulver ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes cracks Pulver with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a head kick but Pulver moves out of range.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulver misses with a low kick.
Binky Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulver circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulver slips under a jab.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulver circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulver throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Pulver to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Pulver ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulver counters with a good low kick that Barnes was not able to check.
Pulver misses with a body shot.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pulver back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Pulver counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnes's knee momentarily.
Pulver lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Pulver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pulver throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Pulver throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulver.
Pulver wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Pulver counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnes's knee momentarily.
Pulver pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Pulver settles back down.
Pulver wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Pulver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulver at a distance.
Pulver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pulver fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Pulver moved out of range nicely.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Pulver.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pulver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulver staying out of range there.
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and Pulver counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pulver drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulver blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Pulver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Pulver throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Pulver.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Pulver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Pulver attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Pulver counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Pulver avoids it well.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Pulver counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnes's knee momentarily.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Pulver's head but Pulver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a jab when Pulver was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Pulver moved out of range nicely.
Pulver wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulver tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Ben Pulver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Binky Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Binky Barnes!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Binky Barnes!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Binky Barnes!
Binky Barnes wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Amoroso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amoroso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Renegades of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. Julio Amoroso has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
164 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julio Amoroso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amoroso looks to land a right hand but Aurelius moved out of range.
Amoroso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amoroso tries to keep at a distance but Aurelius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aurelius stalling the fight.
Amoroso has had enough of the clinch but Aurelius keeps him there for the moment.
Amoroso stops a takedown attempt from Aurelius.
Aurelius is working for takedown but Amoroso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amoroso can't break the clinch.
Amoroso is looking to break free of the clinch but Aurelius has double underhooks.
Amoroso breaks the clinch.
Amoroso throws a head kick that misses.
Amoroso's corner calls for a 1-2. Amoroso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but Amoroso shows good takedown defense.
Julio Amoroso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Aurelius.
Aurelius blocks the body kick.
Amoroso misses with a head kick.
Amoroso keeps the fight on the outside.
Aurelius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amoroso.
Amoroso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aurelius fails with a takedown attempt.
Aurelius shoots in looking for a takedown but Amoroso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aurelius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aurelius prevents Amoroso from standing back up.
Aurelius wants to control but Amoroso is keeping him busy.
Aurelius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amoroso trying to control here.
Amoroso is looking to escape.
Amoroso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aurelius trying to control the pace.
Aurelius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amoroso throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Aurelius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amoroso wants to sweep but no luck.
Amoroso is breathing heavily.
Amoroso keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Amoroso working a defensive guard here.
Aurelius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aurelius stands up over Amoroso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amoroso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aurelius postures up and lands a big shot to Amoroso's brow.
Aurelius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aurelius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amoroso's head.
Aurelius lands a couple of digs.
Aurelius working some strikes from top position.
Aurelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amoroso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelius is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amoroso keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Aurelius lands a couple of elbows.
Aurelius landing with the ground and pound.
Amoroso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aurelius passes into half guard.
Well, if Aurelius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Aurelius has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Amoroso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aurelius lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aurelius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aurelius connects with a nice short shot to Amoroso's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aurelius connects with a nice short shot to Amoroso's temple.
Aurelius slips a nice elbow through Amoroso's hands, connecting with Amoroso's forehead.
Amoroso is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Aurelius there.
Oh Amoroso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aurelius connects with a nice short shot to Amoroso's temple.
Aurelius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Amoroso seems to have got his legs back now.
Aurelius lands with a punch from half guard.
Aurelius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Amoroso has hold of Aurelius's hands but Aurelius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Aurelius.
Amoroso kicks off Aurelius and gets to his feet.
Amoroso throws the left hand but Aurelius avoids the punch easily.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Aurelius dominated that round.
That's time! Amoroso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aurelius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amoroso's head.
Aurelius prevents Amoroso from getting back to his feet.
Aurelius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amoroso keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Aurelius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amoroso's head.
Aurelius trying to control but Amoroso is working from the bottom.
Aurelius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aurelius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aurelius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aurelius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Amoroso keeps moving.
Aurelius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amoroso pushes Aurelius off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aurelius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aurelius dodges the punch combination from Amoroso.
Aurelius fails with the takedown.
Amoroso throws a jab but it's blocked by Aurelius.
Amoroso throws a leg kick
and Aurelius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Amoroso won't be happy with that.
Aurelius working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a few punches from side control.
Amoroso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aurelius connects with a decent elbow.
Aurelius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Amoroso is looking for a sweep.
Aurelius in side control lands a decent elbow.
Augustus Aurelius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amoroso is being controlled here.
Aurelius working the head with strikes.
Amoroso is trying to get back to half guard.
Aurelius looks up at the clock and then as Amoroso takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aurelius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Amoroso takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Amoroso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aurelius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Amoroso is trying to get back to his feet.
Aurelius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aurelius working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aurelius lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amoroso is letting Aurelius control him for a moment.
Amoroso takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aurelius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aurelius working the ground and pound.
Aurelius landing a few strikes.
Amoroso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aurelius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aurelius in side control lands a decent elbow.
Aurelius lands an elbow.
Aurelius scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Amoroso is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Aurelius can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Aurelius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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178 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Knox!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howe throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Howe dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Howe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howe gets slowly back to his feet.
Howe blocks a jab.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howe circles away quickly and effectively.
Howe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
Howe wants to clinch.
Howe slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Howe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Glen Knox has been cut.
Howe throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe moves away from the strike by Knox.
Howe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Howe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howe looks to land a combination. Knox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Howe misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Howe.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howe moves away.
Knox misses with a combination
and Howe counters with a single leg into guard. Knox didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox pushes Howe off and gets back to his feet.
Knox looks gassed!
Knox jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Howe down.
The crowd cheers as Howe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howe.
Howe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Howe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Howe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Howe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
An inside leg kick lands from Howe.
Knox lands the left hand.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Howe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox cracks Howe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glen Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Howe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Howe.
Howe misses with a head kick.
Howe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howe moves into the clinch.
Knox wants to get back to striking at distance but Howe won't allow it.
Knox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howe.
Howe looking for a takedown.
Howe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howe throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howe misses with a head kick.
Howe shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox scores with a one two! Howe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howe is trying to drag Knox to the mat but Knox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox stops a takedown attempt from Howe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Knox wants to get back to striking at distance but Howe won't allow it.
Howe is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Howe breaks from the clinch.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Howe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Howe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knox!
Knox is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Howe is working for a guillotine from mount but Knox frees his head quite easily.
Howe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Knox because Howe loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Howe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knox bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Howe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Howe thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe wants to stand but Knox has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Knox has his hands clasped together around Howe's back. He's all about the action.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howe.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Howe thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Howe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howe trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Knox wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howe trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howe is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howe circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Howe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Howe.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Howe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howe.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Glen Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Howe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knox is looking to control Howe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Howe 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.
Howe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well.
Howe thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howe is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Howe throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Howe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox trying to control but Howe postures up.
Howe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howe thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Howe wants to pass the guard but Knox is defending well.
Howe throws a strike but Knox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Howe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glen Knox'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. This is the final round!
Howe wants to clinch.
Knox feints and then cracks Howe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howe down.
Howe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howe.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Howe feints and as Knox raises his hands in defense, Howe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing Howe from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox is trying to keep Howe in close.
Howe trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Howe from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Howe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Howe throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howe thows a big elbow that misses.
Howe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knox is pushing Howe's head away, looking to escape. Howe manages to hold on to the position though.
Howe tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Howe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Howe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Howe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox tests Howe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for Howe on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Knox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Howe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howe throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a three punch combo that has Howe backing up. Howe nods at Knox to acknowledge the strikes.
Howe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Howe clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Howe.
Howe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox is trying to push Howe away but Howe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howe somewhat.
Howe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Howe backs up against the cage.
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Howe is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Howe moves into the clinch.
Knox prevents the takedown attempt.
Howe jumps guard and drags Knox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tim Howe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox gets to his feet - Howe follows without any prompting.
Howe dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Howe's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Howe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howe, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Tim Howe!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Tim Howe!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Tim Howe!
Tim Howe wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Surachad Leuangcharoen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew WK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying WK's choice of entrance music: I Want Your Face- Andrew WK. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surachad Leuangcharoen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew WK!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leuangcharoen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leuangcharoen stuffs the takedown.
WK circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leuangcharoen throws a head kick but WK moves out of range.
Leuangcharoen misses with a low kick.
Leuangcharoen throws the kick towards the body but WK avoids it.
Leuangcharoen tries a head kick but it misses.
WK lands a slapping body shot.
WK shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
WK has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Leuangcharoen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew WK!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes to the cage accompanied by East London Rap - Wha we a bout . 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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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Sommers!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommers misses with a hook. Harrison ducked under it nicely.
Harrison lands with a cross.
Sommers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Charles Harrison has been cut.
Harrison misses with a double jab
and Sommers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harrison won't be happy with that.
Harrison is not content to let Sommers control the position.
Sommers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sommers connects with a decent elbow.
Harrison is rocked!
A big shot lands for Sommers! That's hurt Harrison! Will he recover? Sommers fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Sommers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Quaritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles Quaritch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Ripper'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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miles Quaritch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaritch scores with a head kick.
Ripper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quaritch.
Nice body kick there by Quaritch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quaritch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ripper looks gassed!
Quaritch wants to clinch.
Quaritch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quaritch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quaritch tries to clinch up.
Ripper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quaritch tries to avoid it but Ripper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quaritch to the ground. Quaritch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quaritch lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Quaritch. That one must have hurt.
Quaritch lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quaritch connects with a solid leg kick.
Quaritch lands a big head kick that sends Ripper tumbling to the mat! Quaritch takes a step backwards and waves Ripper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ripper is rocked!
Quaritch connects with an inside leg kick.
Quaritch lands a big head kick that sends Ripper to the canvas! Quaritch follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles Quaritch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abula Babu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uljas Tossavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tossavainen has chosen Eläkeläiset - Elän humpalla as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abula Babu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uljas Tossavainen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Babu. That snapped Tossavainen's head back.
Tossavainen wants to clinch.
Babu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tossavainen as he jumps to the side.
Tossavainen moves in looking to clinch but Babu pushes him off.
Babu throws a body punch but Tossavainen moves out of range.
Babu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Uljas Tossavainen has been cut.
Tossavainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Babu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tossavainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Babu circles away.
Tossavainen forces Babu back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Babu.
Babu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tossavainen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Babu keeps control of the position easily here as Tossavainen tries to buck him off.
Babu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tossavainen wants to escape the position.
Babu scores with punches from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Babu manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Babu is landing with strikes. Tossavainen can't take much more of this.
Babu wants to control but Tossavainen manages to buck him off and is now in Babu's guard! Nice work there by Tossavainen!
Babu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tossavainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tossavainen trying to control but Babu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tossavainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tossavainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babu has his foot on Tossavainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tossavainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Tossavainen won't allow Babu to sweep him here.
Tossavainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tossavainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Babu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babu looking for a guillotine here but Tossavainen defends easily.
Babu keeping moving, preventing Tossavainen from controlling successfully.
Tossavainen pushes down on Babu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Babu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tossavainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen trying to control the action but Babu is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Babu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tossavainen is in close to Babu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tossavainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Babu dives on top into guard.
Babu looking to pass the guard.
Babu throwing strikes from guard but Tossavainen blocks nicely.
Tossavainen trying to control the position.
Babu wants to control from the top but Tossavainen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen seems keen to control Babu's posture.
Babu throwing strikes but missing.
Tossavainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tossavainen's head.
Babu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tossavainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abula Babu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uljas Tossavainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tossavainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Babu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tossavainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babu looking to control.
Tossavainen pushing down on Babu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Babu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babu is trying to control but can't.
Tossavainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Babu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Babu is looking to control Tossavainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babu avoid being mounted?
Tossavainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tossavainen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Babu looks a forlorn figure.
Tossavainen landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tossavainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tossavainen lands a nice shot to the head.
Tossavainen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Babu is surviving well by controlling Tossavainen's body position as best he can.
Tossavainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tossavainen has hold of Babu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Babu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Babu is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Babu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Babu is controlling an arm, preventing Tossavainen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tossavainen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tossavainen raining down shots from the mount!
Babu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tossavainen throws some wild stikes that Babu manages to avoid easily.
Babu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tossavainen looking for the choke from the back.
Babu tries to roll but Tossavainen sticks to his back.
Tossavainen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Babu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Babu wants to escape the position.
Can Babu hold on?! Tossavainen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Tossavainen looking to break Babu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Babu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tossavainen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Babu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nice strikes from Tossavainen there.
Tossavainen prevents Babu from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tossavainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Babu sees it coming and defends easily.
Tossavainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babu keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Babu moves into full guard.
Babu tries to strike from the bottom.
Babu looking for a sweep. Not yet Babu, not yet.
Tossavainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tossavainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Babu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babu keeping moving, preventing Tossavainen from controlling successfully.
Babu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uljas Tossavainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uljas Tossavainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tossavainen wants to clinch.
Tossavainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tossavainen avoids the body shot from Babu.
Tossavainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tossavainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babu.
Babu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Babu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tossavainen.
Tossavainen tries to clinch up.
Tossavainen moves in looking to clinch but Babu pushes him off.
Babu with a jab.
Babu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tossavainen is looking to clinch but Babu is avoiding it.
Babu shoots for a double leg takedown but Tossavainen sprawls well. He's pushed Babu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abula Babu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tossavainen tries to clinch but Babu moves out of range.
Tossavainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tossavainen is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tossavainen instigates a clinch.
Tossavainen has a couple of punches blocked by Babu.
Babu tries for a takedown but Tossavainen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abula Babu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babu.
Babu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tossavainen's elbow.
Babu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tossavainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tossavainen misses with some punches.
Tossavainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tossavainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babu tries to score a body lock takedown but Tossavainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tossavainen lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tossavainen.
Tossavainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tossavainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tossavainen pulls guard effortlessly.
Babu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tossavainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babu has managed to get both his arms back between Tossavainen's legs - danger averted.
Tossavainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babu.
Tossavainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen managing to control the position.
Babu is looking to advance position but Tossavainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Babu tries to hold on but Tossavainen postures up.
Babu working to try and regain half guard.
Babu is in a horrible position here. Tossavainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tossavainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tossavainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen avoids the attempt from Babu to control.
Babu is looking to improve his position but Tossavainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Tossavainen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Babu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tossavainen is landing with some decent strikes but Babu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tossavainen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Babu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tossavainen raining down shots from the mount!
Tossavainen with the ground and pound from mount.
Tossavainen wants to control the pace but Babu is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babu is desperately trying to improve his position but Tossavainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Tossavainen forces the positional change into back control.
Tossavainen wants to control but Babu is keeping busy.
Tossavainen looking for the RNC.
Tossavainen is trying to stick to Babu's back but Babu is turning into Tossavainen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tossavainen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Babu.
Babu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tossavainen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babu has Tossavainen in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tossavainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uljas Tossavainen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uljas Tossavainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tossavainen tries to clinch there but Babu circles away.
Tossavainen is looking to clinch.
Tossavainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tossavainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tossavainen tries to clinch but Babu moves out of range.
Babu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tossavainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tossavainen slips under a jab.
Tossavainen tries to clinch there but Babu circles away.
Babu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tossavainen blocks a jab.
Babu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Babu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tossavainen.
Babu takes a swing at Tossavainen's ribcage but misses.
Abula Babu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Babu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tossavainen tries to clinch up but Babu circles away and keeps his distance.
Babu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tossavainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tossavainen moves into range and clinches up with Babu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babu.
Babu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tossavainen fails to land.
Tossavainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Babu controls his hands.
Tossavainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babu backwards.
Babu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tossavainen.
Babu takes a shot to the head.
Babu taking a breather.
Tossavainen pushes Babu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tossavainen tries a body shot but Babu blocks it.
Tossavainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tossavainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Babu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tossavainen pulls Babu into guard.
Babu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Babu preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen trying to keep a closed guard but Babu is proving a slippery customer.
Babu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tossavainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tossavainen controlling the position.
Tossavainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babu's guard.
Tossavainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Babu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tossavainen has Babu in his guard.
Babu throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tossavainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babu postures up in Tossavainen's guard and throws a big left but Tossavainen blocks it.
Uljas Tossavainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tossavainen pulls Babu in close to his closed guard and prevents Babu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Babu wants to control from the top but Tossavainen keeps moving.
Babu throws a strike but Tossavainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Tossavainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babu's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tossavainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tossavainen 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.
Tossavainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tossavainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Babu controls Tossavainen momentarily but Tossavainen frees himself.
Tossavainen trying to control but Babu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uljas Tossavainen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Uljas Tossavainen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Babu fails with a takedown attempt.
Tossavainen tries to clinch up but Babu circles away and keeps his distance.
Tossavainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tossavainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tossavainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tossavainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babu.
Babu throws a hook to the side of Tossavainen's head but Tossavainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tossavainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babu.
Tossavainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tossavainen slips a jab and a cross from Babu.
Babu misses with a takedown attempt - Tossavainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tossavainen moves in looking to clinch but Babu pushes him off.
Babu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tossavainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tossavainen slips under a jab from Babu.
Tossavainen closes the distance and clinches.
Tossavainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Tossavainen.
Still in the clinch, Tossavainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tossavainen scores with a shot to the side of Babu's head.
Tossavainen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tossavainen lands a nice uppercut.
Babu is trying to drag Tossavainen to the mat but Tossavainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abula Babu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Tossavainen.
Tossavainen lands a shoulder strike.
Tossavainen tries a knee to the head but Babu blocks it.
Tossavainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tossavainen lands a right hand.
Tossavainen cracks Babu with a nice body shot.
Tossavainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babu has Tossavainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tossavainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tossavainen tries to stall but Babu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tossavainen pushes Babu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babu blocks an elbow strike from Tossavainen.
Tossavainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tossavainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Babu uses from the top position.
Babu preventing the sweep.
Babu thows a big elbow that misses.
Babu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babu postures up in Tossavainen's guard and throws a big left but Tossavainen blocks it.
Babu wants to control from the top but Tossavainen keeps moving.
Babu throws and elbow that misses. Tossavainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Babu's guard. Nice move by Tossavainen!
Tossavainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abula Babu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tossavainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Babu has an active guard here but Tossavainen has managed to pass into half guard.
Tossavainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tossavainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tossavainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Babu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tossavainen.
Babu tries to get to full guard but Tossavainen has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen seems to be working for a kimura but Babu defends the submission attempt.
Tossavainen is thwarting Babu's attempts to control the position.
Babu is looking for a sweep. Tossavainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tossavainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Babu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tossavainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Babu is just riding it out for now. Tossavainen eventually gives up the hold.
Babu taking some punishment here, with Tossavainen in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uljas Tossavainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tossavainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Uljas Tossavainen!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Uljas Tossavainen!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Uljas Tossavainen!
Uljas Tossavainen wins by unanimous decision!
Uljas Tossavainen is the new middleweight champion!
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