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RR5: Middleweight showdown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clark Gerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Jordison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Epic. Jerry Jordison is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clark Gerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Jordison!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jordison as he jumps to the side.
Jordison misses with a takedown attempt
and Gerra counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jordison's guard now.
Gerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordison keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Jordison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerra passes Jordison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jordison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerra preventing the sweep.
Jordison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerra controls the pace.
Gerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordison wants to hit a switch here but Gerra passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jordison there!
Gerra cracks Jordison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gerra moves to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerra tries to keep control of the position but Jordison is staying busy.
Gerra is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jordison tries to roll but Gerra sticks to his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jordison looks gassed!
Gerra looking for the choke from the back.
Gerra tries to get the hooks in deep but Jordison pushed the leg off.
Jordison breaks Gerra's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gerra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jordison manages to get himself to full guard.
Jordison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jordison wants to pass the guard but Gerra is defending well.
Gerra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jordison.
Gerra is looking to improve his position.
Gerra is working hard here to advance position.
Jordison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerra is pressing down on Jordison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jordison throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerra working for a triangle but Jordison defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jordison thows a big elbow that misses.
Gerra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordison's guard.
Gerra tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordison is retaining full guard.
Gerra pushes down on Jordison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gerra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jordison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gerra scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordison tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gerra is trying for a kimura here. Jordison looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gerra wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clark Gerra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Taurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jennings comes into the arena with Out of Breath (by Roni Size) blaring out of the sound system. Dewayne Jennings could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clay Taurus's chin.
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dewayne Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clay Taurus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus closes the distance and clinches up with Jennings, looking for a takedown. Taurus pushes Jennings against the cage but Jennings circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jennings throws a series of punches but Taurus avoids them all with ease.
Jennings works Taurus's body with a nice hook.
Jennings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jennings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jennings lands with a right hand.
Jennings throws a nice looking combination but Taurus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
No joy there for Jennings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jennings tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taurus darts in and clinches Jennings up against the cage.
Taurus keeps control of Jennings as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jennings wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taurus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jennings manages to break the clinch.
Jennings drops Taurus with a right and a left! Jennings comes rushing in but Taurus regains his composure and manages to keep Jennings in guard.
Taurus is rocked!
Jennings stands up and waves to Taurus to follow him.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jennings finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jennings lands with a right and another and another! Taurus is in big trouble! Jennings lands again and this time it's lights out for Taurus! A quality knockout there for Jennings.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dewayne Jennings!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Merker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. Maxwell Jeremy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Merker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxwell Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merker misses with a takedown attempt - Jeremy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Merker shoots in but no luck this time.
Jeremy thows a body shot but no joy.
Jeremy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jeremy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jeremy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Merker looks a forlorn figure.
Jeremy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Merker's face.
Merker is rocked!
Jeremy looking to control but Merker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jeremy with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Merker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeremy controlling the position easily from mount.
Jeremy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeremy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jeremy swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Jeremy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kenney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Richter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Kenney!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Richter trying to control but Kenney postures up.
Kenney tries to pass to full mount but Richter defends it.
Kenney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kenney with the ground and pound but Richter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Richter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenney is in close to Richter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
It looks like John Richter has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter working a defensive guard here.
Richter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richter trying to keep a closed guard but Kenney is proving a slippery customer.
Richter keeping full guard, as Kenney tries to pass.
Richter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kenney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kenney is looking to take a break and control but Richter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenney with the ground and pound but Richter regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kenney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenney.
Kenney slips a nice elbow through Richter's hands, connecting with Richter's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenney working over Richter with some ground and pound. Richter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kenney winds up and cracks Richter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Richter is trying to stand back up but Kenney is controlling him
Richter is breathing heavily.
Kenney blocks the strikes from Richter.
Kenney wants to work for an arm triangle but Richter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kenney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kenney wants to pass the guard but Richter is defending well.
Richter is not content to let Kenney control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter trying to hold on to Kenney's head to control him but Kenney postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenney goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Richter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kenney's guard! Nice work there by Richter!
Richter wants to pass the guard but Kenney is keeping the position.
Richter trying to control but Kenney is working from the bottom.
Kenney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richter manages to get himself to full guard.
Kenney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richter is trying to control the position but Kenney postures up.
Richter looking for a guillotine here but Kenney defends easily.
Richter seems keen to control Kenney's posture.
Kenney is looking to advance position but Richter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Richter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kenney is surviving well by controlling Richter's body position as best he can.
Kenney is looking to get to half guard.
Richter stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richter darts in and clinches Kenney up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Kenney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Richter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kenney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Max Kenney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richter tries to clinch up.
Max Kenney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Richter or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenney which made him look bad.
Richter takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Richter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenney is trying to break free.
Richter gets underhooks to prevent Kenney's takedown attempt.
John Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Kenney.
Richter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richter drops an elbow to the side of Kenney's head.
Richter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richter.
Kenney actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kenney to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richter sprawls well initially but Kenney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kenney is stalling here. Richter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kenney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kenney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kenney is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kenney trying to control but Richter postures up.
Kenney looking for submissions off his back.
Kenney wants to sweep but Richter has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenney is looking to reverse the position.
Kenney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Richter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kenney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richter.
Kenney lands a with a good body shot.
Kenney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kenney is trying to break free.
Kenney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kenney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kenney regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Richter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richter passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kenney is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Richter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Mustapaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricco Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustapaa comes to the cage accompanied by Children of Bodom - In Your Face. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslak Mustapaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricco Munson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustapaa moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Munson goes down! Can Mustapaa finish him!?
Munson is rocked!
It looks like Ricco Munson has been cut.
Mustapaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munson on the ground.
Mustapaa forces his way into half guard.
Munson is still in real trouble! Can Mustapaa finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustapaa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mustapaa is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Munson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Munson is out cold! Mustapaa holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aslak Mustapaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azis Hasis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasis has chosen Manu Chao - King Of Bongo as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jyrki Metso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azis Hasis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Metso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Azis Hasis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasis throws a series of punches but Metso moves out of range.
Metso tries for a takedown but Hasis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metso tries for a takedown but Hasis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasis is fending him off so far but Metso persists. Nope, Hasis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrki Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasis is fending him off so far but Metso persists. Nope, Hasis circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metso fails with the takedown.
Metso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hasis darts in trying to clinch
and Metso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hasis won't be happy with that.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hasis keeps working.
Hasis gets back to half guard.
Hasis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metso's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasis loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Metso hold on?
Metso covering up well and avoiding damage.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasis looking for the choke from the back.
Hasis lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hasis looks gassed!
Hasis throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Metso is trying to break free.
Hasis connects with a big shot to the side of Metso's head.
Hasis throws a series of strikes and Metso wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Hasis thowing shots but they're missing.
Metso tries to hold on but Hasis pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Metso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hasis looking to ground and pound but Metso is blocking nicely.
Metso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hasis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hasis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Metso?
Hasis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hasis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hasis avoids the attempt from Metso to control.
Hasis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasis scoring with strikes but Metso is staying in there.
Metso regains half guard.
Hasis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metso's head.
Metso with the active half guard here but Hasis passes nicely into side control.
Metso is trying to get back to half guard.
Hasis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Metso regains half guard.
Hasis wants to free his trapped foot but Metso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hasis is looking for a kimura but Metso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hasis to get the leverage.
Hasis tries to pass to full mount but Metso defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hasis working the head and body with strikes.
Hasis thows a huge punch but Metso dodges it nicely.
Metso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hasis.
Hasis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metso fails with the takedown.
Hasis tries for a takedown but Metso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hasis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metso is fending him off so far but Hasis persists. Nope, Metso circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hasis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Metso gets a clinch.
Hasis breaks the clinch.
Hasis stuffs the takedown.
Hasis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Metso counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hasis!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jyrki Metso will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hasis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hasis keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hasis looking for a guillotine here but Metso defends easily.
Jyrki Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metso wants to control from the top but Hasis keeps moving.
Metso decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Metso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hasis is breathing heavily.
Metso dodges the punch combination from Hasis.
Hasis tries for a takedown but Metso circles away easily
and Metso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Metso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasis keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso is really struggling to control Hasis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hasis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hasis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hasis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Metso!
Hasis tries to control but Metso wriggling away.
Metso taking shots to the head.
Hasis has control of Metso's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Metso regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hasis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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.
Metso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hasis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Metso has worked his arm free - good work by Metso!
Hasis looking to control but instead Metso has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Metso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hasis chips away with some ground and pound.
Hasis 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.
Metso keeping moving, preventing Hasis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso keeping full guard, as Hasis tries to pass.
Metso keeping moving, preventing Hasis from controlling successfully.
Hasis tries to free his leg and advance position but Metso is retaining full guard.
Hasis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasis wants to control from the top but Metso keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Metso looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Metso showed some decent athleticism there.
Hasis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hasis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hasis is on top in guard.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Metso is working hard here to advance position.
Hasis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hasis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Metso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hasis won't allow Metso to get back to his feet.
Metso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hasis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hasis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hasis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Metso dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hasis tries for a takedown but Metso circles away easily
and Metso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hasis missing with knees to the body.
Metso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Metso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Metso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hasis swivels and escapes.
Hasis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hasis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metso has a takedown stuffed.
Metso fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrki Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hasis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metso throws a head kick but Hasis moves out of range.
Hasis gets caught flat footed, as Metso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hasis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Metso is controlling him.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hasis can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasis can't keep his opponent in guard - Metso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Metso prevents Hasis from standing back up.
Metso stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Metso scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hasis is trying is best to control the position here.
Hasis kicks Metso off and gets back to his feet.
Hasis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hasis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metso counters with a single leg into guard. Hasis didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso chips away with some ground and pound.
Hasis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metso manages to get himself to full guard.
Metso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Metso is trying to hold Hasis in close to prevent damage but Hasis has managed to pass into half guard.
Hasis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Metso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hasis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metso wants to get back to his feet.
Hasis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Metso gets back to full guard.
Hasis is looking to stand up but Metso won't let him.
Hasis preventing the sweep.
Hasis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hasis trying to control the position from guard on top but Metso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasis passes Metso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Metso desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hasis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Metso wriggles free and stands up.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Hasis sprawls well.
Hasis closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Metso as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hasis manages to break the clinch.
Metso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hasis.
Metso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Hasis sprawls well.
Hasis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Metso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hasis is working away from the top position though.
Azis Hasis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasis is looking to advance position but Metso won't allow it.
Hasis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hasis is working for a kimura here but Metso manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hasis's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metso pushes down on Hasis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Metso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki Metso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Paskiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baker has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Hemmo Paskiainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hemmo Paskiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Baker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paskiainen lands a head kick. Baker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paskiainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
Paskiainen advances nicely into full mount.
Baker is squirming around, avoiding Paskiainen's attempts to control the action.
Paskiainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.
Baker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Paskiainen controlling the pace for now.
Baker is in a horrible position here. Paskiainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paskiainen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paskiainen controlling the pace for now.
Baker is still in real trouble! Can Paskiainen finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Paskiainen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Paskiainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paskiainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker tries to hold on but Paskiainen pushes him away.
Paskiainen with the ground and pound from mount.
Baker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paskiainen lands with some strikes.
Paskiainen trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Paskiainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskiainen has hold of Baker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Baker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Baker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baker looks gassed!
Baker is squirming around, avoiding Paskiainen's attempts to control the action.
Baker is trying to escape the mount.
Paskiainen trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is looking to improve his position but Paskiainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Paskiainen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Paskiainen tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Paskiainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baker tries to reverse the position but Paskiainen maintains control.
Paskiainen wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paskiainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Baker is squirming around, avoiding Paskiainen's attempts to control the action.
Baker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baker somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Baker shoots and misses
and Paskiainen counters with a single leg into guard. Baker didn't expect that.
Paskiainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paskiainen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Baker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemmo Paskiainen 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.
Baker misses with a leg kick
and Paskiainen counters by moving into the clinch.
Paskiainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker is trying to break free.
Paskiainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paskiainen has Baker up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
Paskiainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paskiainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker works the jab nicely.
Paskiainen tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemmo Paskiainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paskiainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baker's guard.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Paskiainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.
Paskiainen is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but Paskiainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Paskiainen from controlling successfully.
Baker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paskiainen's guard.
Baker postures up in Paskiainen's guard and throws a big left but Paskiainen blocks it.
Paskiainen has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage.
Baker stands up from Paskiainen's guard - Baker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baker throws a right hand that Paskiainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Paskiainen also avoids with ease.
Paskiainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Paskiainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paskiainen controlling from the full mount.
Paskiainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskiainen with good strikes from the mount here!
Baker is squirming around, avoiding Paskiainen's attempts to control the action.
Paskiainen controlling from the full mount.
Paskiainen with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Paskiainen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Paskiainen controlling the position easily from mount.
Paskiainen unloading with bombs!
Paskiainen controlling from mount.
Paskiainen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskiainen controlling from mount.
Paskiainen lands with some strikes.
Baker is trying desperately to improve position.
Paskiainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Baker's face.
Paskiainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Paskiainen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Paskiainen wants to finish this one by submission but Baker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Paskiainen.
Baker is looking to improve his position but Paskiainen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Paskiainen tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Paskiainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Baker defends it well.
Baker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paskiainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baker missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemmo Paskiainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Baker clinches but Paskiainen breaks the clinch
and Paskiainen counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paskiainen is chipping away with strikes.
Baker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Paskiainen laying and praying for a moment but Baker takes advantage and regains half guard.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Hemmo Paskiainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paskiainen trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Paskiainen has control of the leg.
Paskiainen controlling the action here.
Paskiainen trying to control from Baker's half guard. Baker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but Paskiainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paskiainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hemmo Paskiainen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paskiainen is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Paskiainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Paskiainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paskiainen counters with a takedown into side control.
Paskiainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Paskiainen decides to stand back up. Paskiainen steps back and let's Baker get back to his feet.
Paskiainen scores with a head kick.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Paskiainen. Paskiainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker tries to bum rush Paskiainen with a series of wild strikes but Paskiainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a series of punches but Paskiainen avoids them all with ease.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Paskiainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Paskiainen drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Paskiainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Paskiainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paskiainen kicks Baker off and gets to his feet.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Paskiainen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paskiainen.
Paskiainen stays in close to Baker's body and controls the position.
Paskiainen slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskiainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paskiainen wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker landing rabbit punches to the side of Paskiainen's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Baker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paskiainen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paskiainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paskiainen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baker regains guard immediately.
Baker is striking but Paskiainen is not phased and passes to half guard.
Baker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paskiainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baker throws a strike from the bottom but Paskiainen passes into side control!
Baker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Paskiainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskiainen trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Paskiainen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baker to his feet.
Baker shoots in but Paskiainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paskiainen clinches up against the cage.
Paskiainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemmo Paskiainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paskiainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paskiainen counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paskiainen.
Joe Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Paskiainen which made him look bad.
Baker misses with a hook
and Paskiainen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Baker really felt that one!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hemmo Paskiainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paskiainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hemmo Paskiainen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Barnes looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Smith lands.
Barnes is rocked!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
A choreographed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that has Barnes reeling! Smith follows up with a more punches and Barnes is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kerm Frankin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Mandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerm Frankin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kerm Frankin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Mandel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankin shoots in and bounces Mandel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mandel working for a triangle but Frankin defends it easily.
Frankin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandel working a defensive guard here.
Frankin preventing the sweep.
Frankin passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandel actively working from the bottom here.
Frankin is controlling the pace.
Mandel with the active half guard here but Frankin passes nicely into side control.
Frankin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mandel prevents Frankin from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frankin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mandel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Frankin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Frankin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mandel being controlled for a moment.
Frankin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandel keeps working.
Mandel wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mandel is looking for a sweep.
Frankin tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandel striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Frankin wants to clinch up but Mandel keeps it at a distance.
Mandel tries to clinch there but Frankin circles away.
Mandel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frankin counters with a takedown into side control.
Frankin is breathing heavily.
Frankin controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Frankin.
Mandel is trying to control Frankin's posture but Frankin avoids it.
Frankin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mandel is not content to let Frankin control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mandel!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerm Frankin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frankin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandel misses with a takedown
and Frankin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mandel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frankin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frankin manages to pull guard.
Mandel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mandel trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frankin holds on and takes a little breather.
Frankin keeping moving, preventing Mandel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frankin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandel drops back looking for a leg! Frankin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frankin manages to kick Mandel off! Mandel jumps back into Frankin's guard.
Frankin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Frankin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mandel is surviving well by controlling Frankin's body position as best he can.
Frankin controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Frankin trying to control but Mandel is having none of it.
Frankin controlling from mount.
Frankin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankin controlling his opponent.
Frankin wants to take Mandel's back but he can't do it this time.
Frankin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mandel is looking to escape.
Frankin moves to take his opponent's back.
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.
Good control from Frankin.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kerm Frankin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Frankin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mandel!
Mandel tries to reverse the position but Frankin maintains control.
Frankin stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mandel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frankin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frankin.
Mandel goes for a takedown attempt but Frankin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kerm Frankin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mandel.
Frankin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerm Frankin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Mandel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frankin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Frankin wants to free his trapped foot but Mandel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mandel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Frankin throws a head kick that Mandel semi-blocks.
Frankin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Frankin trying to control from Mandel's half guard. Mandel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frankin wants to control from the top but Mandel keeps moving.
Mandel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frankin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankin trying to control but Mandel is working from the bottom.
Kerm Frankin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mandel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frankin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frankin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frankin working the ground and pound from side control.
Mandel is rocked!
Mandel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Frankin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mandel is still in real trouble! Can Frankin finish him?
Frankin with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandel is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Frankin locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mandel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kerm Frankin!
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