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CFC 87: Lepew vs Castillo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asher Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quer Tajik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asher Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quer Tajik!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tajik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tajik 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.
Morris slips nicely into half guard.
Morris prevents Tajik from standing back up.
Morris seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tajik is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Asher Morris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Otorboater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichnig Reedin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichnig Reedin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Otorboater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichnig Reedin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reedin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otorboater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reedin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otorboater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Otorboater swinging wilding here.
Reedin clinches.
Reedin has Otorboater pushed against the cage.
Otorboater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otorboater can't get the takedown.
Reedin wants to stall.
Otorboater has Reedin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reedin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Otorboater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reedin wants the takedown. Otorboater is fighting it off but Reedin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Otorboater's guard against the cage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reedin postures up in Otorboater's guard and throws a big left but Otorboater blocks it.
Otorboater keeping moving, preventing Reedin from controlling successfully.
Otorboater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otorboater working for a triangle but Reedin defends it easily.
Otorboater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reedin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reedin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reedin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Otorboater is trying to control the position but Reedin postures up.
Reedin wants to pass the guard but Otorboater is keeping the position.
Otorboater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reedin manages to get himself to full guard.
Reedin looking for a guillotine here but Otorboater defends easily.
Reedin throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedin pulls Otorboater in close to prevent any damage.
Reedin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Otorboater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Otorboater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reedin wants to sweep here but Otorboater controlling him for the moment.
Otorboater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reedin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reedin looks gassed!
Otorboater wants to control from the top but Reedin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otorboater is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Otorboater drops back looking for a leg! Reedin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reedin manages to kick Otorboater off! Otorboater jumps back into Reedin's guard.
Reedin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Otorboater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Otorboater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Otorboater postures up.
Reedin tries to strike from the bottom.
Otorboater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otorboater wants to control from the top but Reedin keeps moving.
Reedin striking off his back but it's not causing Otorboater any problems.
Otorboater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reedin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Otorboater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reedin is looking for a triangle but Otorboater pushes his legs off easily.
Otorboater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Otorboater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichnig Reedin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Otorboater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reedin moves out of range of the strikes.
Reedin missing with a left hand there. Otorboater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otorboater slips a jab and a cross from Reedin.
Reedin tries to clinch but Otorboater is having none of it.
Otorboater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reedin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedin throws a hook but Otorboater avoids it easily.
Otorboater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reedin throws out the jab.
Reedin slips under a jab from Otorboater.
Jab, jab by Reedin - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedin misses with a head kick.
Reedin gets the takedown into side control.
Reedin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reedin is breathing heavily.
Reedin happy to just control the position for now.
Otorboater manages to get back to half guard.
Reedin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reedin is looking for a kimura but Otorboater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reedin to get the leverage.
Otorboater has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Reedin. Oh but Otorboater has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Reedin goes limp - he's gone! Otorboater jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Otorboater!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malli Nukke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alcides Salonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salonica comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Weapons of Mad Distortion" by The Crystal Method kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Malli Nukke had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malli Nukke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alcides Salonica!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salonica keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nukke shoots in and drives through. Salonica sprawls well.
Nukke fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malli Nukke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nukke fails with a takedown attempt.
Nukke looks for a takedown but Salonica sprawls well.
Nukke misses with a straight right.
Salonica closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Nukke out cold! Nukke corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alcides Salonica!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Denari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Anvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denari comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest's Rapid Fire. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Denari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Anvil!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anvil throws the left hand but Denari avoids the punch easily.
Denari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anvil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denari instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Denari.
Anvil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anvil can't break the clinch.
Denari lands a nice knee to the body.
Anvil managing to block the knees to the body from Denari.
Anvil is trying to break free.
Anvil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Denari circles away quickly and effectively.
Denari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anvil.
Denari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anvil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anvil.
Anvil ducks right into an uppercut from Denari.
Denari pushes Anvil up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denari is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvil is trying to break the clinch but Denari has him pressed against the cage.
Denari keeps control of Anvil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Denari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anvil's face.
A short right from Denari on the inside.
Denari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anvil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anvil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Denari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anvil backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Denari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anvil's brow.
Anvil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Denari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anvil's elbow.
Denari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denari scores a nice knee to the body.
Denari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anvil up against the cage.
Anvil is trying to break the clinch but Denari has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Denari keeps control of Anvil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Denari prevents Anvil from breaking the clinch.
Anvil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Denari swings wildly with an uppercut but Anvil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denari struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvil controls his hands.
Denari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denari tries to land knees in the clinch but Anvil avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Denari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Denari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anvil's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvil managing to block the knees to the body from Denari.
Knees to the body from Denari.
Anvil looks gassed!
Stalling in the clinch from Denari.
Anvil blocks a body shot from Denari.
Denari is trying to stall.
Denari has Anvil pushed against the cage.
Denari gets through Anvil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Denari has a couple of punches blocked by Anvil.
Denari keeps control of Anvil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denari is working Anvil over against the cage.
Denari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pablo Denari.
Denari avoids the body shot from Anvil.
Anvil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Denari lands with a nice body kick.
Denari tries to clinch there but Anvil circles away.
Denari thows a body kick. Anvil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anvil looks to land a left hand but Denari moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denari moves in looking to clinch but Anvil pushes him off.
Anvil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anvil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pablo Denari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anvil blocks a head kick by Denari.
Anvil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Anvil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anvil throws out the jab.
Denari tries to clinch up but Anvil circles away and keeps his distance.
Denari lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anvil takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Denari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Denari dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Denari wants to clinch up but Anvil keeps it at a distance.
Anvil throws an overhand right that lands on Denari's shoulder, as Denari tries to avoid the shot.
Denari lands with a nice body kick.
Denari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anvil.
Denari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Denari is looking to clinch.
Anvil throws a shot from downtown. Denari moves away and avoids it.
Anvil might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Denari moves into the clinch.
Denari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stalling in the clinch from Denari.
Denari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anvil avoids the elbow strike from Denari, against the cage.
Denari has a couple of punches blocked by Anvil.
Denari wants to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anvil blocking some punches.
Denari missing with knees to the body.
Anvil blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denari scores with a hook to the body.
Anvil prevents a body shot from Denari.
Denari missing with knees to the body.
Denari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anvil blocks an uppercut.
Denari pushes off an throws an elbow but Anvil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Denari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anvil blocking some punches.
Denari misses with the head strike.
Denari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Denari throws a punch but it's blocked by Anvil.
Denari tries to land knees in the clinch but Anvil avoids the damage to the body.
Denari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anvil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anvil tries to break the clinch but Denari is controlling the position.
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.
Denari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Denari throws an elbow but it misses.
Anvil wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anvil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denari misses with a knee strike.
Denari cracks Anvil with a nice body shot.
Anvil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anvil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anvil is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Denari prevents Anvil from breaking the clinch.
Anvil wants to break free but Denari has control.
Denari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anvil has had enough of the clinch but Denari keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Denari fails to land.
Denari tries to land knees in the clinch but Anvil avoids the damage to the body.
Anvil has had enough of the clinch but Denari keeps him there for the moment.
Anvil being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denari prevents Anvil from breaking the clinch.
Anvil is working Denari over against the cage.
Denari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anvil prevents a body shot from Denari.
Denari misses with a punch to the body.
Anvil takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Achilles Anvil has been cut.
Denari swings wildly with an uppercut but Anvil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denari taking a breather.
Denari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anvil prevents a body shot from Denari.
Anvil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anvil blocks an uppercut.
Anvil avoiding damage as Denari throws knees to the body.
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.
Anvil is looking to break free of the clinch but Denari has double underhooks.
Denari lands a knee to the body.
Anvil blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Anvil.
Denari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Denari tries to land knees in the clinch but Anvil avoids the damage to the body.
Anvil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denari working aggressively here.
Denari misses with some punches.
Anvil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Denari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anvil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denari has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anvil is looking to break free of the clinch but Denari has double underhooks.
Denari swings wildly with an uppercut but Anvil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denari struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvil controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Denari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Achilles Anvil's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Anvil digs a good body shot into Denari's ribs.
Achilles Anvil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anvil clobbers Denari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anvil throws a combination. Denari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anvil lands a with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anvil scores with a shot to the body.
Anvil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Denari is rocked!
Anvil throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Denari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anvil connects with a looping right hand.
Anvil lands a nice looking body shot.
Anvil misses with a double jab.
Denari seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anvil lands a with a good body shot.
Denari blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Anvil scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anvil throws a looping overhand right but Denari ducks down to avoid it.
Denari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Denari ducks under a wild hook from Anvil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anvil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anvil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Anvil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Denari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Denari misses with a punch on the inside.
Denari tries to work over Anvil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anvil avoiding damage as Denari throws knees to the body.
Anvil wants to get back to striking at distance but Denari won't allow it.
Anvil wants to break free but Denari has control.
Denari looking to slow down the pace here.
Denari missing with knees to the body.
Denari missing with knees to the body.
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.
Anvil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Denari missing with knees to the body.
Anvil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anvil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denari has him pressed against the cage.
Anvil can't break the clinch.
Denari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anvil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anvil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Denari tries to land a knee to the head but Anvil blocks with his arms.
Anvil is trying to break the clinch but Denari has him pressed against the cage.
Denari misses with a knee strike.
Anvil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anvil as Denari tries to tie him up.
Anvil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denari has him pressed against the cage.
Pablo Denari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denari has him pressed against the cage.
Denari keeps control of Anvil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anvil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anvil is trying to break free.
Anvil is trying to break the clinch but Denari has him pressed against the cage.
Denari stalling the fight.
Anvil wants to get back to striking at distance but Denari won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anvil wants to break free but Denari has control.
Denari misses with a punch on the inside.
Anvil managing to block the knees to the body from Denari.
Anvil has had enough of the clinch but Denari keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anvil as Denari tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anvil can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Anvil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Denari has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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22
163 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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21
168 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass.
Johnson seems keen to control Russo's posture.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
Russo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Russo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Russo misses with a head shot.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
Russo unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Russo maintains control.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Russo.
Russo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Russo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Russo landing strikes from the mount.
Russo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Russo cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Russo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Russo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo looking to finish with strikes here!
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Russo lands a big elbow.
Johnson looks gassed!
Russo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Russo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Russo.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Russo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Russo 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.
Johnson is rocked!
Russo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Russo finish him?
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Russo tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Russo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
Russo gets back to full guard.
Russo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Russo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Russo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Russo let's go of the attempt for now.
Russo is punishing Johnson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Johnson is really stuck here.
Russo scores with punches from the back.
Russo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Russo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Russo misses with punches from the back.
Johnson tries to break free.
Russo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Russo is punishing Johnson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Russo lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Russo let's go of the attempt for now.
Russo misses with an elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Johnson is covering up but some of the strikes from Russo are getting through and doing damage.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Russo to control.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Russo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Johnson.
Russo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Russo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Russo let's go of the attempt for now.
Russo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Russo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donato Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russo at a distance.
Nice cross by Johnson.
It looks like Donato Russo has been cut.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson won't allow Russo to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russo misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Russo trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Russo is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
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.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russo shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russo doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Russo tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson jabs at Russo's body.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Matt Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Russo unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
Russo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Russo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Russo's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Donato Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Matt Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donato Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo controlling his opponent.
Russo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Russo loaded up on that one.
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.
Russo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Russo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Russo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Russo looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donato Russo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davi Nanini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskari Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prodigy - Firestarter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
194 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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24
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Nanini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oskari Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanini tries a head kick but it misses.
Nanini is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Nanini takes it in his stride.
It looks like Davi Nanini has been cut.
Nanini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Jokinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nanini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nanini misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nanini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nanini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Nanini takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nanini misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nanini tries to clinch up.
Nanini throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Nanini misses.
Nanini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Nanini.
Nanini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nanini is breathing heavily.
Nanini misses with a kick to the body
and Jokinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen has Nanini up against the cage in a clinch.
Nanini avoids the elbow strike from Jokinen, against the cage.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nanini's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Jokinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nanini if he has to take too many more of those.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crunch! Jokinen slams his shin into Nanini's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Jokinen slams his shin into Nanini's torso.
Jokinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jokinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nanini's head.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nanini.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Nanini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Nanini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nanini down.
Jokinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nanini will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davi Nanini's cut is getting worse.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nanini at a distance.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Jokinen keeps Nanini at a distance using the push kick.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Jokinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nanini.
Nanini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jokinen clobbers Nanini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nanini takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen lands a high kick!
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nanini blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nanini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Nanini down.
Jokinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nanini's head.
Davi Nanini's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jokinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nanini takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jokinen connects with a knee to the head.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Nanini blocks with his arms.
Nanini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nanini blocks it with crossed arms.
Nanini looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jokinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nanini blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nanini.
Nanini has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jokinen.
Nanini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen scores with a nice body kick.
Nanini tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Oskari Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen drives through and clinches with Nanini against the cage.
Jokinen crunches a lovely knee into Nanini's ribcage.
Nanini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jokinen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nanini managing to block the knees to the body from Jokinen.
Nanini tries to land knees in the clinch but Jokinen avoids the damage to the body.
Jokinen scores with a knee to the head.
Jokinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jokinen looking to throw knees to the head but Nanini is blocking nicely.
Nanini missing with knees to the body.
Nanini is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nanini.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Nanini avoids the damage to the body.
Nanini is leaning against Jokinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nanini avoiding damage as Jokinen throws knees to the body.
Nanini lands a body shot.
Jokinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nanini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Nanini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Nanini counters with a thumping low kick.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nanini throws a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Nanini jumps back.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nanini lands a head kick!
Nanini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Nanini's front leg but catches the back leg as Nanini tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nanini tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Nanini checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Nanini tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jokinen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nanini really felt that one!
Nanini throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Nanini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskari Jokinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nanini lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nanini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nanini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nanini's sensitive parts.
Jokinen has managed to clinch.
Nanini is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Nanini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nanini is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jokinen lands a nice elbow.
Nanini is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Nanini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nanini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen crunches a lovely knee into Nanini's ribcage.
Nanini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jokinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nanini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nanini struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Nanini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nanini breaks from the clinch.
Nanini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nanini tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Nanini down.
Davi Nanini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nanini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nanini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nanini throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jokinen!
Jokinen connects with a high kick.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nanini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oskari Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Nanini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nanini has closed the distance and engaged Jokinen in a clinch.
Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a knee to the head.
Nanini misses with a knee strike.
Jokinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nanini's face.
Jokinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nanini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Nanini.
Nanini scores with a hook to the body.
Nanini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jokinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nanini blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nanini.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nanini.
Nanini managing to block the knees to the body from Jokinen.
Nanini scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nanini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen moves out of range as Nanini throws a body kick.
Jokinen throws a one two combo.
Nanini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nanini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nanini motions for Jokinen to come forward. Nanini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nanini misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a head kick. Nanini smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Nanini is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nanini tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jokinen. Nanini shrugs it off though.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Nanini tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Nanini is looking to clinch.
A left lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Nanini's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nanini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nanini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Nanini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nanini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nanini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nanini throws and low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanini is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Nanini landing knees to the head.
Jokinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Jokinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nanini missing with knees to the body.
Nanini blocks an elbow strike from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a knee strike.
Nanini landing knees to the head.
Nanini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Nanini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskari Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen tests Nanini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nanini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nanini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Nanini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Nanini's front leg.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nanini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Nanini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jokinen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nanini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jokinen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nanini. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Nanini's front leg but catches the back leg as Nanini tries to avoid it.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nanini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nanini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen clinches up against the cage.
Nanini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen keeps control of Nanini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Nanini blocks with his arms.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nanini lands a knee to the body.
Nanini breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nanini.
Jokinen lands a head kick!
Nanini tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Nanini is out of range.
Nanini lands with a slapping head kick.
Jokinen forces Nanini back against the cage and clinches.
Nanini trying to land knees to the body.
Davi Nanini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanini avoids a wild elbow strike from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nanini blocks it with crossed arms.
Jokinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nanini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nanini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Nanini blocks with his arms.
Nanini pulls guard successfully.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Nanini is keeping the position.
Nanini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nanini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oskari Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nanini keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Nanini working a defensive guard here.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nanini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nanini tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Nanini moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Nanini down.
Jokinen throws a lazy head kick
and Nanini counters with a good low kick that Jokinen was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range as Nanini throws a body kick.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nanini is looking to score with low kicks.
Jokinen pushes Nanini away with a front kick.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
A low kick from Nanini misses
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Nanini's head back.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen is looking to slow Nanini down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen tests Nanini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Jokinen catches Nanini right on the button with a cross.
Nanini misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Nanini's front leg but catches the back leg as Nanini tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskari Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jokinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskari Jokinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier scoring well with a low kick there.
Cormier misses with an uppercut. Dube saw that one coming.
Cormier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cormier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cormier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cormier misses with an uppercut. Dube saw that one coming.
Cormier misses with a double jab.
Dube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormier scores with a three punch combo!
Dube lands a nice hook to Cormier's body. Cormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dube misses the shot to the body.
Dube connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cormier's hands.
It looks like Corey Cormier has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dube scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Dube does it's job there.
Cormier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dube throws a body punch but Cormier moves out of range.
Cormier misses with a few strikes there.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dube ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dube plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dube circles away quickly and effectively.
Dube tries to land a leg kick but Cormier saw it coming and moves away.
Dube scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Cormier misses.
Cormier looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Dube.
Cormier is looking to land body kicks.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dube sends Cormier down but not out. Dube dives into side control looking to finish.
Cormier is rocked!
Dube has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Dube finish him?
Dube tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cormier seems to have recovered his senses.
Cormier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dube moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dube scores with a hook.
Cormier throws a combination that misses
and Dube counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dube connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cormier tumbling to the canvas! Dube pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cormier was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Dube!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mij Neztil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Why Cant we Be Friends! 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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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mij Neztil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neztil sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neztil throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
Gonzalez connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neztil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Neztil throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Neztil.
Neztil misses with a double jab.
Neztil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Mij Neztil has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neztil.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Neztil is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Neztil gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez drops Neztil with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Neztil looks back up at him and smiles so Gonzalez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Neztil is rocked!
Gonzalez connects with a nice cross there... Neztil is looking wobbly and Gonzalez recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Neztil to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Gonzalez jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jafar Agrabah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agrabah throws out the jab.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Graves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Agrabah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agrabah lands a jab.
It looks like Gustav Graves has been cut.
Jab by Graves.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agrabah misses with a body kick.
Agrabah lands with a slapping head kick.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Agrabah moved out of range.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Graves throws a hook but Agrabah avoids it easily.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Agrabah's shoulder, as Agrabah tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle, before Agrabah throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Graves's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Agrabah lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jafar Agrabah!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervin Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo swinging wilding here.
LePew slips a jab and a cross from Castillo.
Castillo stalks LePew and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LePew's face. LePew staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Pierre LePew has been cut.
LePew connects with a right hand. Castillo shakes it off.
It looks like Ervin Castillo has been cut.
Ervin Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LePew circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - LePew circles away.
LePew throws a looping overhand right but Castillo ducks down to avoid it.
LePew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LePew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from LePew misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Castillo.
LePew takes one to the side of the head.
Castillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LePew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo throws a looping overhand right but LePew ducks down to avoid it.
Castillo throws a hook to the side of LePew's head but LePew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LePew throws a hook but Castillo avoids it easily.
A big left from LePew misses.
Castillo throws out a loose jab but LePew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends LePew sprawling to the canvas. Castillo follows him down, looking for the kill. Can LePew hang on?
LePew looking for submissions off his back.
LePew is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LePew is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Castillo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo stalling.
LePew tries to get to full guard but Castillo has control of the leg.
LePew actively working from the bottom here.
LePew looking for submissions off his back.
LePew is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Castillo pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LePew tries to score a body lock takedown but Castillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LePew tries to pull guard but Castillo won't allow it.
LePew jumps guard but Castillo stands there with LePew around his waist. LePew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LePew manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Castillo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castillo stands and throws LePew's legs to the side, diving into side control.
LePew is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Castillo off and has taken his back!
LePew is looking for a rear naked choke here but Castillo reverses the position brilliantly into LePew's guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LePew looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castillo passes into side control.
LePew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castillo gets to mount! LePew was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervin Castillo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castillo closes the distance and clinches.
LePew looking for a takedown.
LePew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castillo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LePew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castillo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo lands a jab to the nose.
Castillo takes the fight into the clinch.
LePew jumps guard but Castillo stands there with LePew around his waist. LePew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LePew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LePew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LePew throws a big shot that misses.
Castillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castillo tries to clinch but LePew moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo throws an overhand right that lands on LePew's shoulder, as LePew tries to avoid the shot.
Castillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LePew slips a jab from Castillo.
A punch combination from Castillo misses.
Castillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ervin Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LePew.
LePew circles away from the clinch attempt.
LePew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillo lands a with a good body shot.
LePew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LePew counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Castillo!
Castillo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Castillo has worked his arm free - good work by Castillo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LePew's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
LePew trying to advance position but Castillo counters by regaining guard.
LePew looking to pass the guard.
LePew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castillo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castillo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castillo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew is trying to improve his position.
LePew looking for a sweep but Castillo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
LePew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
LePew looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Castillo pushes past his half guard into mount!
LePew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Castillo get's back to his feet.
Castillo clinches but LePew breaks the clinch
and Castillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LePew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castillo misses with a shot to the body
and LePew counters with a takedown into side control.
LePew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LePew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ervin Castillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LePew on the side of the head.
LePew misses with a double jab
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LePew throws out a loose jab but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LePew slips under a jab from Castillo.
Castillo moves into the clinch.
Castillo lands a shoulder strike.
Castillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castillo looks to land a combination. LePew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LePew fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo moves into the clinch.
Castillo is pressed up against the cage. LePew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castillo down to the mat. Castillo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
LePew fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LePew needs to keep his hands up - Castillo had a free shot at his head there.
Pierre LePew's cut is getting worse.
Castillo looks to land a right hand but LePew moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from LePew.
Castillo misses with a double jab
and LePew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castillo misses with a series of wild punches.
LePew is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
LePew dodges the punch combination from Castillo.
Castillo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LePew circles away quickly and effectively.
LePew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillo is fending him off so far but LePew persists. Nope, Castillo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LePew lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Castillo misses.
LePew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LePew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LePew walks into a stiff left hand from Castillo.
LePew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - LePew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LePew doesn't manage to clinch there - Castillo circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - LePew coming out on top.
LePew circles away from the clinch attempt.
LePew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castillo.
Left hook, right uppercut from LePew.
That has opened up Ervin Castillo's cut even more.
Castillo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LePew counters with a left and a right that stings Castillo.
Castillo misses with a hook.
LePew throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LePew connects with a crisp jab.
Castillo is rocked!
The cut above Ervin Castillo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LePew tries to clinch but Castillo is having none of it.
No joy there for Castillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LePew throws out a powerful jab.
Castillo is still on wobbly legs! Can LePew finish him?
LePew misses with a combination
enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Castillo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LePew.
No luck for LePew with that takedown attempt.
LePew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LePew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ervin Castillo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
LePew looks for a takedown but Castillo sprawls well.
Castillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePew misses with a wild combination.
Castillo misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! LePew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LePew.
Castillo moves out of range as LePew strikes.
LePew on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castillo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LePew counters with a straight right hand.
Ervin Castillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LePew throws a hook but Castillo blocks it.
LePew misses with the combination.
LePew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castillo connects with a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castillo misses with a straight left.
Castillo takes one on the button.
Nice shot by LePew.
Pierre LePew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo defending well as LePew loads up on a big left hand.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - LePew circles away.
Castillo lands a lovely overhand right.
Castillo darts in and clinches LePew up against the cage.
LePew fails to pull guard.
LePew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LePew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Castillo wants to get back to striking at distance but LePew won't allow it.
Castillo is looking to break free of the clinch but LePew has double underhooks.
LePew is working for takedown but Castillo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castillo stops a takedown attempt from LePew.
LePew successfully pulls guard.
LePew looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castillo passes into side control.
LePew is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew looking for a sweep but Castillo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
LePew is trying to reverse the position but instead Castillo has taken his back - oops!
Castillo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure LePew doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo has the hooks in. LePew is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
LePew turns into Castillo and is now in his guard.
LePew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Castillo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of LePew, into his guard.
Castillo won't allow LePew to sweep him here.
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.
LePew looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Castillo has picked LePew up and slammed him! LePew can't keep hold of the triangle and Castillo manages to pass to side control!
LePew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castillo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Castillo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
LePew throws a hook but Castillo avoids it easily.
Castillo misses with a straight right.
LePew circles away from the clinch attempt.
LePew looks to land a left hand but Castillo moved out of range nicely.
Castillo ducks under a wild hook from LePew.
LePew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castillo tries to avoid it but LePew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castillo to the ground. Castillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castillo misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervin Castillo dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab by Castillo.
Castillo throws a hook but LePew blocks it.
LePew slips a straight right by Castillo.
Castillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Castillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castillo.
Castillo throws a series of punches but LePew moves out of range.
LePew shoots in for a double leg but Castillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LePew misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo throws a hook to the side of LePew's head but LePew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LePew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LePew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew slips under a jab.
LePew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillo.
LePew moves away from the strike by Castillo.
Castillo is looking to clinch but LePew is avoiding it.
Castillo misses the jab.
Castillo looks to land a combination but LePew avoids it well.
LePew fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LePew swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
LePew misses with a wild combination.
Pierre LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ervin Castillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castillo misses with a double jab
enabling LePew to counter with a crisp jab.
Castillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Castillo throws a series of punches but LePew moves out of range.
LePew missing with a left hand there. Castillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castillo wants to clinch
and Castillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LePew throws a combination that misses
and Castillo counters with a left to the body.
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Castillo missing with a left hand there. LePew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LePew.
Castillo misses with a double jab
and LePew counters with a shoot takedown. Castillo fights it but they end up in guard.
LePew throwing strikes from guard but Castillo blocks nicely.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LePew passes Castillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
LePew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillo defends it well.
LePew is looking for a kimura but Castillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LePew to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew is working for a kimura but Castillo is defending it quite comfortably.
LePew thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castillo to regain full guard.
Castillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LePew.
LePew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre LePew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castillo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ervin Castillo!
Ervin Castillo is the new welterweight champion!
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