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RR31: Solstice PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ima Llama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Aasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aasi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aphrodite & Mickey Finn - Bad Ass. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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138 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ima Llama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paha Aasi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aasi misses with a few strikes there.
Llama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aasi prevents Llama from taking his back.
Llama looking to control but Aasi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Llama controlling his opponent.
Llama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aasi tries to hold on but Llama postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llama seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aasi is holding on tight.
Llama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aasi is now in Llama's guard. A big mistake from Llama there, giving up the dominant position!
Aasi pushing down on Llama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Llama wants to get back to full guard.
Aasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aasi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aasi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llama wants to control but Aasi is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aasi throws a shot from downtown. Llama moves away and avoids it.
Llama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Llama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Llama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Llama trying to control but Aasi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aasi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Llama, into his guard.
Llama trying to keep a closed guard but Aasi is proving a slippery customer.
Aasi looking to pass the guard.
Llama looking to control.
Llama looking for a sweep. Not yet Llama, not yet.
Llama had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aasi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Llama Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aasi's back instead.
Aasi turns into Llama and is now in his guard.
Llama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Aasi stays in close to Llama's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Aasi 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.
Llama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aasi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Llama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llama trying to keep a closed guard but Aasi is proving a slippery customer.
Llama looking for a sweep. Not yet Llama, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ima Llama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aasi throws a hook to the side of Llama's head but Llama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aasi lands a jab-cross combination.
Llama misses with a low kick.
Aasi looks to land a left hand but Llama moved out of range nicely.
Aasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Llama was well out of range. Poor timing from Aasi.
Aasi throws a combination. Llama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Llama ducks under a wild hook from Aasi.
Some bone on bone action there as Aasi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Llama closes the distance and clinches up with Aasi, looking for a takedown. Llama pushes Aasi against the cage but Aasi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Llama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Llama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aasi but Aasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Llama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aasi throws a body punch but Llama moves out of range.
Aasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llama moves away.
Llama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aasi moves out of range of the leg kick from Llama.
Llama misses with a body kick.
Aasi throws a nice looking combination but Llama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aasi looks to land a left hand but Llama moved out of range nicely.
Paha Aasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aasi as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Llama ducks under a wild hook from Aasi.
Llama fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Llama.
Aasi throws a right hand that Llama ducks under and follows up with a left that Llama also avoids with ease.
Llama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Llama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aasi circles away.
Llama throws a head kick that misses.
Llama throws a low kick, looking for Aasi's leg but Aasi calmly moves out of range.
Aasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aasi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Llama misses.
Paha Aasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Llama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Llama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aasi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Llama wants to control the pace but Aasi is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Llama looking for a guillotine from mount but Aasi is having none of it.
Aasi has given up his back.
Will Llama go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aasi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aasi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Llama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aasi trying to control the hands but Llama won't let him.
Aasi tries to escape but Llama has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aasi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Llama off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Llama working for a choke but Aasi is defending well.
Aasi prevents Llama from getting a body triangle.
Aasi is trying to break free.
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.
Aasi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Llama.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Llama's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Llama looking to hold on to the position here but Aasi rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Aasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Llama tries to free his leg and advance position but Aasi is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aasi jabs at Llama's body.
Aasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Llama looks for a takedown but Aasi sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Llama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aasi throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha Aasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch combination from Aasi misses.
Aasi lands a head shot.
Llama misses with a takedown attempt - Aasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Llama shoots in but Aasi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aasi thuds his right hand into Llama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aasi misses with the combination.
Llama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aasi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Llama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aasi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Llama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aasi swivels and escapes.
Aasi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Llama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab-cross combination lands for Aasi and sends Llama crashing to the mat! Aasi follows him down to the mat - Llama regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Llama is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aasi uses his free foot to push down on Llama's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Llama.
Oh Llama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Llama seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llama tries to hold on but Aasi pushes him away.
Llama is desperately trying to improve his position but Aasi has a good base and remains in mount.
Aasi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Llama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aasi controlling from mount.
Llama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Llama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aasi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Llama is trying to maintain the position but Aasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aasi in particular looking to stall.
Llama is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llama gets back to full guard.
Aasi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Llama is proving hard to escape from.
Aasi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Llama looking to control.
Aasi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aasi preventing the sweep.
Llama looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Llama dodges the punch combination from Aasi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aasi.
Llama throws a head kick that misses.
Llama shoots in but Aasi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Llama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aasi swivels and escapes.
Aasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Llama was well out of range. Poor timing from Aasi.
Aasi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aasi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aasi tries to bum rush Llama with a series of wild strikes but Llama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Llama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Llama throws a body kick that misses.
Llama takes one on the button.
Llama shoots in looking for a takedown. Aasi tries to sprawl out of it but Llama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paha Aasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aasi 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha Aasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kennedy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt. Fournier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. L.L.Cool J - Mama said knock you out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kennedy Kane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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172 cm
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156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kennedy Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Fournier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fournier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane misses with a few strikes there.
Fournier defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fournier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fournier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kane misses with a double jab
and Fournier counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane misses with the combination.
Fournier throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Fournier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fournier looks to land a combination. Kane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kane misses with a combination
and Fournier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane is rocked!
Kane is breathing heavily.
Fournier throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kane clean off his feet! He's out cold! Fournier stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Fournier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randle Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix St Pierre had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randle Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Floyd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Felix St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Floyd shoots in and bounces St Pierre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Floyd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Floyd wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Floyd is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. St Pierre Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Floyd's back instead.
St Pierre doesn't have the hooks in and Floyd manages to turn into his guard.
Floyd wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Floyd thows a big elbow that misses.
Floyd landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but St Pierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Floyd had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. St Pierre is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Floyd Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take St Pierre's back instead.
St Pierre is in a bad position with Floyd working for a choke. St Pierre manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Floyd has his foot on St Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Floyd looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Floyd working a defensive guard but St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Floyd defends it well.
Floyd strikes from the bottom but St Pierre passes into mount!
St Pierre takes Floyd's back.
St Pierre tightening his grip on Floyd, looking for the choke.
Floyd is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Floyd trying to control the action but St Pierre just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Pierre kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Floyd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Floyd looking for submissions off his back.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Floyd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four 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.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Floyd defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Floyd's shoulder, as Floyd tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Floyd moves out of range.
Floyd throws a leg kick but St Pierre checks it.
Floyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Floyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Floyd tries for a takedown but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Floyd swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
St Pierre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Floyd moves into the clinch.
St Pierre has picked Floyd up - he's going for a ride! St Pierre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix St Pierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Floyd tries a head kick but it misses.
St Pierre lands a jab to the head.
Floyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Floyd misses with an uppercut. St Pierre saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - St Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Floyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Floyd tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Floyd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Pierre scores with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Floyd. No joy for St Pierre on that attempt.
Floyd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Floyd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Floyd is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
St Pierre punishes Floyd's body with a nice straight punch.
Floyd walks into a straight right hand from St Pierre.
Floyd moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
Floyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Floyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Floyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randle Floyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierre scores with a jab. Floyd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
St Pierre cracks a nice hook into Floyd's ribs.
St Pierre looks to clinch
and Floyd counters with a nice double leg into side control. St Pierre won't be happy with that.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Floyd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St Pierre is looking to control Floyd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Pierre avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Floyd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of St Pierre is proving hard to escape from.
St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Floyd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Floyd scoring with some ground and pound.
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Floyd wanted to stand there but St Pierre had control of the position.
Floyd cracks St Pierre with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Floyd defends easily.
Floyd wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
Floyd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Floyd stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floyd wants to stand but St Pierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
St Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Felix St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Floyd looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix St Pierre dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Floyd wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
St Pierre shoots in and bounces Floyd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Floyd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Floyd is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Floyd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Floyd wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd tries to strike from the bottom.
Floyd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but St Pierre has passed into side control.
Floyd tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Pierre clinches but Floyd breaks the clinch
and Floyd counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Pierre's guard now.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Floyd manages to get himself to full guard.
Floyd keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Floyd is keeping the position.
Floyd has his foot on St Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
St Pierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Floyd is retaining full guard.
Floyd wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Floyd keeps moving.
Floyd is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre advances to half guard.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Floyd is trying to maintain the position but St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
Floyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre is trying for a kimura here. Floyd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! St Pierre wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bj fist this (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Keenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Keenen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bj fist this!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Keenen !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fist this misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenen cracks fist this with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keenen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from fist this.
fist this tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keenen swivels and escapes.
Keenen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keenen !
fist this throws a sloppy head kick and Keenen moves out of range easily.
fist this showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenen .
Keenen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
fist this is trying to control but can't.
Keenen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenen is working for a kimura but fist this is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenen wants to pass to mount but fist this is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keenen controlling the action here.
fist this is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
fist this makes his way to full guard. A much better position for fist this.
Keenen advances to half guard.
fist this trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keenen is looking to take a break and control but fist this is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
fist this is breathing heavily.
fist this is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Keenen pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Keenen seems content to control.
Keenen passes to side control.
Keenen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
fist this is not content to let Keenen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenen works to advance to full mount. fist this defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Keenen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
fist this knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keenen on the ground.
fist this is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keenen controlling from the full mount.
Keenen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, fist this has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Keenen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenen working for a guillotine from mount but fist this is in no mood to give up.
Keenen wants to finish this one by submission but fist this is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Keenen .
Keenen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. fist this turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Keenen off and cradles fist this's limp body as Keenen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jack Keenen !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between charlie shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). shields comes to the cage accompanied by hell. Basurto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ready Steady Go - Paul Oakenfold. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, charlie shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alvaro Basurto!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shields misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from shields. No joy for Basurto on that attempt.
shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by shields. That's going to slow Basurto down.
No luck for Basurto with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for shields.
shields lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
shields throws a series of punches but Basurto moves out of range.
shields throws a series of punches but Basurto avoids them all with ease.
shields throws a head kick that Basurto semi-blocks.
shields looks to land a combination but Basurto avoids it well.
shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
charlie shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Basurto.
Basurto fails with a takedown attempt.
Basurto slips a jab and a cross from shields.
Basurto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. shields tries to avoid it but Basurto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag shields to the ground. shields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
shields scoring well with a low kick there.
shields moves out of range as Basurto throws a body kick.
shields moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Basurto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from shields.
shields misses with the combination.
A left and a right from shields both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basurto moves in looking to clinch but shields pushes him off.
Basurto fails with a takedown attempt.
Basurto looks gassed!
shields lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basurto's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by shields.
shields throws a right hand that Basurto ducks under and follows up with a left that Basurto also avoids with ease.
shields lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
shields feints and then cracks Basurto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basurto down.
shields throws a one two combo.
shields misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by shields there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
shields misses with a series of wild punches.
Basurto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basurto closes the distance and clinches up with shields, looking for a takedown. Basurto pushes shields against the cage but shields circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
shields stalks Basurto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Basurto's face. Basurto staggers backwards, shaken.
shields tries to bum rush Basurto with a series of wild strikes but Basurto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Basurto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A kick lands to the mid section there for shields.
shields throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
shields lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
shields throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basurto circles away quickly and effectively.
shields throws a nice outside leg kick.
shields connects with a crisp jab.
shields lands with a slapping head kick.
shields scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from shields.
shields scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
shields is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body kick from shields.
shields throws a nice inside leg kick.
shields lands a high kick!
shields scores with a leg kick.
A head kick from shields lands but Basurto takes it in his stride.
shields connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
shields displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
shields looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
shields paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
shields lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Basurto backs up against the cage.
Basurto is trying desperately to land a takedown but shields is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Basurto.
shields scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
shields turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
shields lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
shields lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Basurto backs up against the cage.
shields bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Basurto's head.
Some wild striking there from shields.
shields throws a series of strikes that have Basurto backpedaling.
Basurto is rocked!
shields's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and shields duly obliges.
shields is looking to slow Basurto down with leg kicks.
shields lands a two punch combo.
Basurto is still on wobbly legs! Can shields finish him?
shields goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
shields dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Basurto. That did some damage!
shields throws a series of punches but Basurto avoids them all with ease.
Basurto seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick from shields lands but Basurto takes it in his stride.
shields lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
shields lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by shields.
A combination from shields does no damage.
shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Basurto closes this distance looking for a takedown but shields circles away.
shields throws a one two combo.
shields connects with a solid leg kick.
charlie shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
shields scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
shields lands a nice looking kick to the body. Basurto takes a step back to recover.
shields misses with a series of wild punches.
Basurto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before shields can pounce on him.
A head kick from shields lands but Basurto takes it in his stride.
shields throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Basurto shoots in looking for a takedown. shields tries to sprawl out of it but Basurto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. shields manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Basurto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
charlie shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
shields chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from shields.
shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by shields. That's going to slow Basurto down.
shields scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
shields throws a nice outside leg kick.
shields fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Basurto.
Basurto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with shields but shields pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
charlie shields 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.
shields throws a combination. Basurto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Basurto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from shields.
charlie shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Basurto slips a jab and a cross from shields.
shields thuds his shin into the meat of Basurto's side.
Basurto closes the distance and clinches.
shields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basurto can do to turn this around?
shields breaks the clinch.
shields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Basurto.
An inside leg kick lands from shields.
shields connects with a solid leg kick.
shields looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
shields displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
shields misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by shields there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
shields throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by shields!
Basurto is breathing heavily.
shields throws a right and a left that Basurto avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
shields scoring well with a low kick there.
Basurto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
shields misses with a series of wild punches.
shields lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Basurto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
shields looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basurto avoids a punch combination nicely.
shields scores with a shot to the body.
shields throws a nice inside leg kick.
Basurto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from shields.
shields throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
charlie shields is winning the standup battle so far.
Basurto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has shields pinned against the cage. shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
shields lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by shields.
shields lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
shields lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from shields misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by shields.
Basurto takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
shields throws a one two combo.
shields lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A solid body kick from shields.
Basurto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
shields scores with a one two! Basurto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Basurto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before shields can pounce on him.
shields looks to land a combination. Basurto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from shields, right into the meat.
shields lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
shields lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
shields moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
shields lands with a thumping leg kick.
shields lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by shields.
shields looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from shields.
shields is looking to slow Basurto down with leg kicks.
shields scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
shields throws a combination. Basurto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
shields scores with a three punch combo!
shields turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
shields throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
shields darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
shields throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from shields.
shields lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by shields.
shields misses with the combination.
Basurto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basurto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
shields moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
shields connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Basurto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from shields.
Basurto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from shields.
shields stuffs the takedown attempt from Basurto. Basurto gets slowly back to his feet.
charlie shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Basurto.
shields throws a right and a left that Basurto avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
shields lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slapping leg kick lands for shields.
Basurto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from shields.
shields scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Basurto shoots in and drives through. shields sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for shields.
shields buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
shields connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from shields.
A chopping leg kick lands by shields.
A left and a right from shields both land. Nice combination.
A nice combination there by shields.
Good exchange - shields coming out on top.
shields throws a nice looking combination but Basurto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basurto circles away quickly and effectively.
shields lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basurto's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
shields digs a good body shot into Basurto's ribs.
Basurto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by shields. shields obviously looking to wear him down.
Basurto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
shields displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
charlie shields dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
shields scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
shields scores with a head kick.
shields throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
shields throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! shields slams his shin into Basurto's torso.
shields throws a right and a left that both miss.
shields throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basurto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
shields misses with a double jab.
Basurto shoots in for a double leg but shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A good leg kick by shields.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Basurto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from shields - the referee stops the clock and Basurto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says shields. Basurto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
shields buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from shields.
shields lands a jab-cross combination.
shields throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Basurto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
shields scores with a three punch combo!
shields is looking to slow Basurto down with leg kicks.
shields takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
shields throws a series of punches but Basurto moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shields lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
shields misses with a few strikes there.
shields chopping away at his opponent's legs.
shields throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basurto.
shields turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
shields scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
shields misses with a two punch combination.
Basurto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
shields fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Basurto.
Basurto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
shields throws a leg kick which misses Basurto's front leg but catches the back leg as Basurto tries to avoid it.
shields cracks the inside of Basurto's front leg.
shields turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
shields closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from shields.
shields throws a leg kick which misses Basurto's front leg but catches the back leg as Basurto tries to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from shields.
Basurto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by shields. shields obviously looking to wear him down.
shields throws a series of punches but Basurto moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
shields moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Basurto has a takedown stuffed.
shields turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by shields!
shields lands a nice looking body kick.
Basurto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Basurto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by shields. shields obviously looking to wear him down.
Basurto closes this distance looking for a takedown but shields circles away.
charlie shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Basurto.
shields lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
shields lands with a slapping head kick.
shields dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Basurto. That did some damage!
shields is looking to slow Basurto down with leg kicks.
shields moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by shields.
shields throws a head kick that Basurto semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from shields.
A nice combination there by shields.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
shields feints and then cracks Basurto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basurto down.
shields lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
shields looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
shields stalks Basurto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Basurto's face. Basurto staggers backwards, shaken.
shields throws a combination. Basurto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice sprawl there from shields as Basurto shoots in.
shields chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from shields both land. Nice combination.
shields scores with a push kick.
Basurto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
shields scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Basurto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
shields swinging wilding here.
Basurto tries for a takedown but shields sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Basurto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
shields dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Basurto. That did some damage!
shields lands a high kick!
shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basurto circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvaro Basurto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
shields feints and then cracks Basurto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basurto down.
shields lands a front kick.
Basurto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts shields as he jumps to the side.
Basurto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around shields's waist but shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Basurto off to one side.
shields throws a combination. Basurto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
shields keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from shields.
shields lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Basurto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
shields throws a one two combo.
shields throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basurto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Basurto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from shields.
shields feints and then cracks Basurto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basurto down.
shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
charlie shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
shields looks to land a combination. Basurto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
charlie shields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for shields, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... charlie shields!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anders Jaerderoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Nemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaerderoth comes to the cage accompanied by Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anders Jaerderoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Nemo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaerderoth wants to clinch up but Nemo keeps it at a distance.
Jaerderoth moves in looking to clinch but Nemo pushes him off.
Jaerderoth clinches with his opponent.
Nemo managing to block the knees to the body from Jaerderoth.
Nemo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaerderoth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaerderoth looking to throw knees to the head but Nemo is blocking nicely.
Nemo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaerderoth is keeping busy.
Jaerderoth scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nemo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaerderoth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anders Jaerderoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nemo landing strikes.
Nemo is chipping away with strikes.
Nemo controls the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Nemo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaerderoth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemo swings around for an armbar but Jaerderoth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nemo's guard.
Nemo keeping moving, preventing Jaerderoth from controlling successfully.
Nemo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jaerderoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemo is keeping the position for now.
Nemo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaerderoth is one step ahead there.
Jaerderoth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nemo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaerderoth is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nemo is on top in guard.
Nemo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nemo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemo wants to control from the top but Jaerderoth keeps moving.
Jaerderoth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nemo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nemo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaerderoth is keeping the position for now.
Nemo wants to control from the top but Jaerderoth keeps moving.
Nemo throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jaerderoth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jaerderoth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nemo shoots for a takedown but Jaerderoth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaerderoth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nemo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nemo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anders Jaerderoth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaerderoth wants to clinch up but Nemo keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth clinches up against the cage.
Jaerderoth landing knees to the body.
Jaerderoth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nemo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaerderoth smiles and moves away.
Anders Jaerderoth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Nemo.
Nemo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Nemo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jaerderoth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nemo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaerderoth tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Nemo - just one landing.
Jaerderoth is looking to clinch.
Jaerderoth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nemo throws a big shot that misses.
Jaerderoth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaerderoth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nemo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nemo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaerderoth as he avoids it easily.
Anders Jaerderoth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Nemo.
Jaerderoth is looking to clinch but Nemo is avoiding it.
Nemo misses with a hook.
Jaerderoth defending well as Nemo loads up on a big left hand.
Nemo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jaerderoth's guard.
Jaerderoth trying to control the position.
Nemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaerderoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaerderoth keeping full guard, as Nemo tries to pass.
Nemo throws and elbow that misses. Jaerderoth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nemo's guard. Nice move by Jaerderoth!
Jaerderoth wants to control from the top but Nemo keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaerderoth is looking to clinch but Nemo is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jaerderoth tries to close the distance and clinch but Nemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaerderoth throws a series of punches but Nemo moves out of range.
Nemo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaerderoth.
Nemo scores with a hook.
Nemo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaerderoth swivels and escapes.
Jaerderoth is looking to clinch but Nemo is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nemo.
Jaerderoth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaerderoth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaerderoth has Nemo up against the cage in a clinch.
Nemo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaerderoth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaerderoth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nemo is breathing heavily.
Jaerderoth looking to throw knees to the head but Nemo is blocking nicely.
Nemo jumps guard but Jaerderoth stands there with Nemo around his waist. Nemo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaerderoth smiles and moves away.
Nemo throws a jab when Jaerderoth was well out of range.
Jaerderoth lands a jab.
Jaerderoth tries to clinch but Nemo is having none of it.
Jaerderoth tries to close the distance and clinch but Nemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaerderoth stuffs the takedown attempt from Nemo. Nemo gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaerderoth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaerderoth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaerderoth throws a head kick but Nemo moves out of range.
Jaerderoth tries to clinch up but Nemo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaerderoth misses with a body kick.
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.
Jaerderoth wants to clinch.
A cross from Nemo lands.
Nemo throws a hook to the side of Jaerderoth's head but Jaerderoth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nemo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Nemo misses.
Jaerderoth is looking to clinch but Nemo is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Nemo.
Nemo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jaerderoth looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaerderoth, not yet.
Nemo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jaerderoth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anders Jaerderoth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaerderoth wants to clinch up but Nemo keeps it at a distance.
Nemo misses with a straight right.
Jaerderoth moves in looking to clinch but Nemo pushes him off.
Jaerderoth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nemo misses with a hook. Jaerderoth ducked under it nicely.
Jaerderoth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nemo.
Jaerderoth misses with a two punch combination.
Nemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nemo clobbers Jaerderoth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaerderoth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nemo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaerderoth doesn't manage to clinch there - Nemo circles away.
Nemo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nemo showed some decent athleticism there.
Nemo seems to be working for a kimura but Jaerderoth defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nemo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nemo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nemo is landing with some decent strikes but Jaerderoth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jaerderoth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nemo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaerderoth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nemo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaerderoth tries to hold on but Nemo pushes him away.
The referee warns Jaerderoth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jaerderoth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nemo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaerderoth is looking to escape.
Nemo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemo looking to finish with strikes here!
Nemo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nemo breaks from Jaerderoth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jaerderoth tries to reverse the position but Nemo maintains control.
Nemo trying to control but Jaerderoth is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Nemo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jaerderoth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jaerderoth!
Nemo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaerderoth trying to control but Nemo is working from the bottom.
Nemo is looking for a triangle but Jaerderoth pushes his legs off easily.
Jaerderoth won't allow Nemo to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nemo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaerderoth controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Nemo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nemo 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Readen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Any Way You Want It as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Readen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mac Readen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Readen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Readen connects with a nice looking jab.
Readen works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Readen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harris is rocked!
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Readen as he jumps to the side.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Readen finish him?
Readen cracks Harris with an uppercut from hell and Harris crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Readen's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Readen is working Harris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Readen passes into half guard.
Harris looks gassed!
Readen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Harris to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris walks into a jab.
Readen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Readen lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into rage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Readen lands a with a good body shot.
Readen throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Harris tumbling to the canvas!
Readen stands and steps away. Harris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
BOOM! Readen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Harris. Harris tries to recover but Readen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Harris lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Readen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Vasama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbath Occulta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vasama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beastie Boys - Sureshot. Occulta has chosen Immortal - At the Heart of Winter as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmo Vasama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abbath Occulta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasama tries to clinch up but Occulta circles away and keeps his distance.
Occulta swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasama.
Occulta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Occulta postures up in Vasama's guard and throws a big left but Vasama blocks it.
Occulta passes into half guard.
Vasama wants to get back to full guard.
Occulta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Occulta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Occulta.
Vasama trying to hold on to Occulta's head to control him but Occulta postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama wants to get back to full guard.
Occulta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasama is looking to clinch but Occulta is avoiding it.
Occulta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Occulta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Occulta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasama is looking to clinch but Occulta is avoiding it.
Vasama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vasama tries to clinch there but Occulta circles away.
Occulta avoids the head kick by Vasama.
Osmo Vasama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Occulta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasama but Vasama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Occulta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Occulta shoots in but no luck this time.
Osmo Vasama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbath Occulta.
Vasama throws a head kick that Occulta semi-blocks.
Vasama stuffs the takedown.
Vasama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Occulta's head.
Occulta is rocked!
Vasama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Occulta is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasama finish him?
Occulta avoids the head kick by Vasama.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick and Occulta moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama is breathing heavily.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick and Occulta moves out of range easily.
Occulta blocks a head kick by Vasama.
Vasama tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasama misses with a head kick.
Occulta blocks a head kick by Vasama.
Vasama moves in looking to clinch but Occulta pushes him off.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick and Occulta moves out of range easily.
Occulta misses with a takedown attempt - Vasama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Occulta seems to have recovered his senses.
Occulta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasama tries to land a front kick but Occulta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasama misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Occulta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Occulta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Occulta swinging wilding here.
A head kick misses from Vasama.
Vasama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Occulta blocks a head kick by Vasama.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch but Occulta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasama stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Vasama.
Occulta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasama pinned against the cage. Vasama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Occulta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Occulta throws a leg kick but Vasama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasama wants to clinch.
Vasama throws a head kick that Occulta semi-blocks.
Occulta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasama as he jumps to the side.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Occulta lands a jab-cross combination.
Occulta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Occulta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Occulta is breathing heavily.
Vasama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Vasama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses.
Vasama throws a head kick but Occulta moves out of range.
Vasama tries to clinch up.
Vasama is looking to clinch.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Occulta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vasama.
Vasama forces Occulta back against the cage and clinches.
Vasama landing knees to the head.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Occulta blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasama manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Occulta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osmo Vasama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Occulta looks for a takedown but Vasama sprawls well.
Osmo Vasama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbath Occulta.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick and Occulta moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Vasama.
Occulta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasama's sensitive parts.
Vasama is looking to land body kicks.
Vasama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasama misses with a kick to the body.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch but Occulta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Occulta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Osmo Vasama is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick and Occulta moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasama tries to clinch but Occulta is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasama.
Occulta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Occulta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vasama!
Occulta wants to take Vasama's back but he can't do it this time.
Occulta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Occulta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasama is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasama working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Occulta has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Vasama is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abbath Occulta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jebediah Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Passenger. John Richter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jebediah Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Richter!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Richter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richter scores a takedown into full mount!
Richter dominating with strikes here.
Reed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reed is rocked!
Richter lands a big elbow - Reed is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Reed is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Richter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junichi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe comes to the cage accompanied by "One Thing Leads To Another" by The Fixx. Diaz has chosen Sepultura - Refuse/Resist as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Junichi Watanabe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watanabe pinned against the cage. Watanabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab by Watanabe.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Watanabe.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watanabe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Watanabe is retaining full guard.
Watanabe is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watanabe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Junichi Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Diaz.
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Watanabe in a clinch.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Watanabe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Watanabe is looking to improve his position.
Watanabe manages to get to full guard.
Watanabe keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Watanabe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Watanabe lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Watanabe misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz looks gassed!
Watanabe throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Watanabe stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Watanabe scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe lands a with a good body shot.
A shot to de liver by Watanabe. Beautiful body shot.
Watanabe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Watanabe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Watanabe.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watanabe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watanabe.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watanabe pinned against the cage. Watanabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watanabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Watanabe.
Watanabe connects with a looping right hand.
Junichi Watanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watanabe scores with a nice right hand.
Watanabe moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Diaz goes down! Can Watanabe finish him!?
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watanabe controls the pace.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Watanabe finish him?
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Watanabe is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Diaz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Watanabe's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz gets his hands free as Watanabe looks to control.
Watanabe tries to break free.
Diaz avoiding Watanabe 's attempts to control his hands.
Watanabe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Watanabe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Watanabe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Watanabe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Watanabe takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Watanabe shows good takedown defense.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watanabe pinned against the cage. Watanabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watanabe lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Watanabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watanabe throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Watanabe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Watanabe misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Watanabe.
Diaz shoots in but Watanabe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junichi Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Diaz.
Watanabe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Watanabe thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Watanabe.
Watanabe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watanabe pinned against the cage. Watanabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watanabe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watanabe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Watanabe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Watanabe lands with a shot to the body.
Junichi Watanabe is winning the standup battle so far.
Watanabe lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe misses with an uppercut.
Watanabe looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watanabe.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Watanabe.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Watanabe sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz defending well as Watanabe loads up on a big left hand.
Watanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Watanabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Watanabe takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Watanabe does no damage.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Watanabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
Watanabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Watanabe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watanabe looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watanabe's waist but Watanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watanabe.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watanabe scores with a body shot.
Watanabe throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watanabe.
Watanabe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watanabe throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watanabe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Watanabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Watanabe connects with a single shot there.
Watanabe throws out a powerful jab.
Watanabe throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watanabe but Watanabe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Watanabe.
Watanabe misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Watanabe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watanabe lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Watanabe drops Diaz with a left right combo! Watanabe follows him down to the ground into side control.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Watanabe trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Watanabe decides to stand back up. Watanabe steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.
Watanabe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watanabe's waist but Watanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watanabe with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watanabe throws and low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watanabe dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Watanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junichi Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watanabe misses with a straight left.
Watanabe misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Watanabe.
Watanabe lands a jab.
Watanabe misses with a straight right.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Watanabe shows good takedown defense.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Watanabe.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watanabe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Watanabe misses the target.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watanabe throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Watanabe loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watanabe lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Watanabe which made him look bad.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Watanabe.
Watanabe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watanabe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watanabe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watanabe swinging wilding here.
Watanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watanabe tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Watanabe circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Watanabe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watanabe's waist but Watanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watanabe finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Watanabe is trying to control but can't.
Watanabe is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Watanabe won't allow it.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Watanabe clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Watanabe misses with a few strikes there.
Watanabe throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Watanabe looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Watanabe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Watanabe tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watanabe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watanabe as he jumps to the side.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Watanabe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Junichi Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watanabe lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Watanabe keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Watanabe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Watanabe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Watanabe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Watanabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watanabe motions for Diaz to come forward. Watanabe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watanabe pinned against the cage. Watanabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watanabe throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Watanabe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Watanabe misses with a body shot.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watanabe throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watanabe but Watanabe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watanabe misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watanabe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz rushes Watanabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watanabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Watanabe misses with a series of wild punches.
Watanabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watanabe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watanabe takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Watanabe misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Watanabe misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watanabe swivels and escapes.
Watanabe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Watanabe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watanabe swinging wilding here.
Watanabe throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Watanabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Watanabe ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watanabe tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watanabe to the ground. Watanabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watanabe pinned against the cage. Watanabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watanabe throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Watanabe had his way with Rodrigo Diaz in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Watanabe throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz shoots in but Watanabe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Watanabe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watanabe scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watanabe misses with a straight right.
Watanabe lands a with a good body shot.
Watanabe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Watanabe lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watanabe misses with a wild combination.
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.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Watanabe.
Watanabe throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz defending well as Watanabe loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Watanabe as Diaz shoots in.
Junichi Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Diaz.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watanabe.
Watanabe misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz slips under a jab from Watanabe.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watanabe throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watanabe.
Watanabe tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watanabe prevents it.
Watanabe breaks the clinch.
Watanabe misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watanabe as he jumps to the side.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watanabe scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz moves out of range as Watanabe throws a body kick.
Watanabe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watanabe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Watanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watanabe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Watanabe connects with a jab.
Watanabe connects with a single shot there.
Watanabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watanabe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Watanabe.
Watanabe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watanabe misses with a looping right.
Watanabe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watanabe's waist but Watanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Watanabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Watanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watanabe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watanabe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz slips a jab from Watanabe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Watanabe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watanabe works the jab nicely.
Watanabe slips under a jab.
Watanabe lands a jab to the head.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigo Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Watanabe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watanabe looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Watanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Watanabe misses with a straight right.
Junichi Watanabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watanabe scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Watanabe.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Watanabe moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junichi Watanabe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watanabe, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:44
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junichi Watanabe!
Junichi Watanabe is the new lightweight champion!
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