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CFC 97: Crave PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoper Midura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Embrace Annhilation by Shadows Fall. Angus Khan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christoper Midura's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angus Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christoper Midura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midura lands a with a good body shot.
Midura takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Midura looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Midura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Midura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Midura throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Midura misses the shot to the body.
Midura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Midura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Midura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Midura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan walks into a stiff left hand from Midura.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Midura.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Midura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khan is rocked!
Midura ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Khan out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christoper Midura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tullimies comes to the cage accompanied by Kahen kilon siika. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Brian Griffin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Tullimies moved out of range.
Tullimies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tullimies just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tullimies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tullimies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tullimies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Griffin slips a jab from Tullimies.
Tullimies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tullimies swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Tullimies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tullimies cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Griffin tries to reverse the position but Tullimies maintains control.
Tullimies fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Tullimies.
It looks like Brian Griffin has been cut.
Tullimies throws some wild stikes that Griffin manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is desperately trying to improve his position but Tullimies has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Tullimies there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tullimies throwing strikes here but Griffin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The referee warns Griffin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That has opened up Brian Griffin's cut even more.
Tullimies looking to finish with strikes here!
Tullimies postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
Griffin is rocked!
The cut above Brian Griffin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Griffin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kunnollinen Tullimies!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Denari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grgur Zvonimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denari comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest's Rapid Fire. Pablo Denari has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Denari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grgur Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zvonimir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Denari's half guard.
Zvonimir prevents Denari from improving his position.
Zvonimir is pressing down on Denari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Denari is holding on for now.
Zvonimir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Denari wants to get back to full guard.
Zvonimir wants to work for an arm triangle but Denari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zvonimir maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Denari could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zvonimir has cracked it and Denari is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zvonimir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grgur Zvonimir!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fight Music 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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250 lbs
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270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Savard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Scott!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Savard!
Savard misses with a double jab.
A combination from Savard does no damage.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Savard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savard throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Hank Savard has been cut.
Savard throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Savard only half commits.
Savard misses with a kick to the body.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Savard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scott counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scott, as that shot connected.
Savard takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savard was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scott.
Savard is breathing heavily.
Scott scores with a body shot.
Scott lands with a hook. Savard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scott changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Scott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Savard defend it? Scott steps over the head and cranks it - Savard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Scott!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mik Vik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vik has chosen Papas got a brand new bag as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mik Vik!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Vik ducks down to avoid it.
Vik throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vik!
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Vik stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mik Vik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Vik both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vik throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vik.
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Vik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vik.
Lee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lee scoring with strikes but Vik is staying in there.
Lee lands a big shot there that rocks Vik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lee prevents Vik from getting the reversal.
Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vik?
Lee wants to finish this one by submission but Vik is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lee.
Lee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vik hang on?
Lee throws some wild stikes that Vik manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee thowing shots but they're missing.
Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee landing strikes from the mount.
Vik regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vik wants to get back to full guard.
Lee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lee 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.
Lee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vik as he works his way to full guard.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vik is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard.
Vik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is striking off his back. Vik thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Vik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Vik tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Vik isn't that keen on the idea.
Vik working Lee over with strikes here.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Lee is in a horrible position here. Vik smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Vik tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Vik maintains control.
Vik looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vik tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mik Vik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vik's half guard.
Vik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee moves into full mount! Vik won't be happy about that!
Vik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee unloads with some shots from mount but Vik bucks and avoids them well.
Vik is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee landing shots from mount.
Vik tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vik is looking to get to half guard.
Lee has hold of Vik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vik tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vik is breathing heavily.
Lee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vik can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vik is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vik is on top in guard.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vik is trying to get back to full guard.
Vik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
Vik gets full guard.
Jordan Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vik is keeping the position for now.
Vik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Vik misses the jab.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Vik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vik's guard.
Vik tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Vik is defending well.
Vik trying to control here.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vik moves into full guard.
Lee pushes down on Vik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vik wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
Vik flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Vik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vik is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Lee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vik looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Jordan Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vik stuffs the takedown.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vik but Vik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vik with a hook.
Vik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Vik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vik misses with a straight right.
Lee looks for a takedown but Vik sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vik throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Vik tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Vik.
Lee looks to land a combination. Vik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lee postures up in Vik's guard and throws a big left but Vik blocks it.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Vik is keeping the position.
Vik is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Vik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee pushes down on Vik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Vik defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vik connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Lee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lee moves nicely into side control.
Vik tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee advances nicely into full mount.
Vik has left one of his arms exposed and Lee doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Vik screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Luc Boivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Alice in Chains - Them Bones. The crowd seem to be enjoying Luc Boivers's choice of entrance music: The Champ is Here by Lupe Fiasco (Instumental). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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290 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominick Luc Boivers!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Luc Boivers misses the target.
Jones tries to clinch but Luc Boivers moves out of range.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Luc Boivers.
Jones instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Luc Boivers.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luc Boivers blocks an uppercut.
Jones gets through Luc Boivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luc Boivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luc Boivers tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Luc Boivers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Luc Boivers backwards.
The is referee keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luc Boivers is rocked!
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luc Boivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Luc Boivers.
Luc Boivers seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luc Boivers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Luc Boivers moves his leg out of the way.
Luc Boivers scores with a jab to the body.
Luc Boivers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Luc Boivers.
Luc Boivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Luc Boivers.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luc Boivers.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Luc Boivers.
Jones pushes Luc Boivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Luc Boivers wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luc Boivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luc Boivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Luc Boivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Luc Boivers colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Jones as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Luc Boivers is left battered and dazed whilst Jones and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kanehara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Bistro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kanehara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Bistro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bistro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanehara was well out of range. Poor timing from Bistro.
Kanehara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bistro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Bistro blocks the low kick.
A combination from Kanehara does no damage.
Kanehara takes a swing at Bistro's ribcage but misses.
Kanehara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bistro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kanehara.
It looks like Akira Kanehara has been cut.
Kanehara throws a hook to the side of Bistro's head but Bistro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bistro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kanehara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bistro.
Bistro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kanehara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kanehara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bistro's waist but Bistro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kanehara off to one side.
Nice body kick there by Bistro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanehara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kanehara is breathing heavily.
Kanehara misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bistro.
Bistro is looking to slow Kanehara down with leg kicks.
Bistro throws a sloppy head kick and Kanehara moves out of range easily.
Bistro rushes Kanehara and presses him up against the cage.
Kanehara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bistro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kanehara takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Bistro.
Bistro leaning against his opponent.
Bistro lands a left hand.
Bistro is stalling here.
Kanehara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanehara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bistro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bistro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bistro thumps Kanehara with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bistro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kanehara doesn't seem bothered though.
Bistro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kanehara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bistro.
Bistro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akira Kanehara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bistro throws a good cross that connects.
Bistro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bistro throws a sloppy head kick and Kanehara moves out of range easily.
Bistro leaves Kanehara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kanehara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bistro throws out a powerful jab.
Kanehara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bistro. Bistro obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Kanehara is predictable there
and Bistro counters with an outside leg kick.
Bistro scores with a hook to the body. Kanehara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kanehara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bistro tries to clinch but Kanehara is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bistro. That's going to slow Kanehara down.
Bistro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bistro throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bistro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kanehara's calf.
Kanehara moves out of range of the body kick.
Bistro tries to clinch up but Kanehara circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanehara misses with a double jab
and Bistro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bistro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bistro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bistro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bistro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bistro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bistro connects with a solid leg kick.
Bistro wants to clinch up but Kanehara keeps it at a distance.
Kanehara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kanehara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bistro throws an overhand right that lands on Kanehara's shoulder, as Kanehara tries to avoid the shot.
Bistro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kanehara takes a step back to recover.
Bistro darts in and clinches Kanehara up against the cage.
Bistro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Akira Kanehara's cut is getting worse.
Bistro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanehara's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Bistro.
Bistro lands a knee to the head.
Bistro breaks the clinch.
Bistro feints and then cracks Kanehara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kanehara down.
Bistro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kanehara rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Kanehara misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bistro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kanehara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kanehara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bistro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanehara.
A head kick misses from Bistro.
Kanehara misses with a body punch
and Bistro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kanehara really felt that one!
Bistro is looking to slow Kanehara down with leg kicks.
Bistro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bistro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kanehara's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bistro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kanehara's calf.
Bistro rushes Kanehara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bistro as the two fighters clinch.
Bistro lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bistro.
Bistro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kanehara up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bistro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kanehara can't get the takedown.
Bistro with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bistro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Bistro - that landed with a thud.
Bistro lands an elbow inside that Kanehara shrugs off.
Kanehara takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bistro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kanehara has Bistro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bistro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bistro breaks the clinch.
Bistro thows a body kick. Kanehara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bistro.
Kanehara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bistro 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.
Bistro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bistro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kanehara momentarily.
Good leg kick by Bistro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bistro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kanehara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bistro - that will leave a mark!
Bistro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bistro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanehara moves out of range as Bistro throws a body kick.
Bistro is looking to clinch.
Bubba Bistro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanehara loads up on a big right hand but Bistro slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bistro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bistro lunges at Kanehara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kanehara's hand.
Bistro staying out of range there.
Kanehara throws a big shot that misses.
Bistro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanehara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kanehara throws a series of punches but Bistro moves out of range.
Bistro misses with a head kick.
Kanehara thows a leg kick but Bistro checks it
and Bistro counters with a thumping low kick.
Kanehara looks to land a right hand but Bistro moved out of range.
Kanehara throws a right and a left that Bistro avoids nicely.
Kanehara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bistro.
Bistro wants to clinch.
Crunch! Bistro slams his shin into Kanehara's torso.
Bistro connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanehara blocks a head kick by Bistro.
Kanehara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanehara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bistro.
Bistro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kanehara avoids the body shot from Bistro.
Kanehara avoids the head kick by Bistro.
Bistro lands a body shot.
Kanehara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bubba Bistro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bistro scores with a nice right hand.
Bistro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanehara walks into a jab.
Akira Kanehara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bistro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bistro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bistro tries to land a front kick but Kanehara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bistro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Kanehara'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!
Bistro closes the distance and pushes Kanehara back into the cage.
Bistro stops a takedown attempt from Kanehara.
Kanehara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bistro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bistro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bistro misses with a body kick.
Bistro moves into range and clinches up with Kanehara.
Bistro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bistro prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kanehara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bistro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bistro lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bistro.
Bistro lands a nice uppercut.
Bistro scores with a knee to the head.
Bistro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bistro scores a nice knee to the body.
Bistro scores a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bistro.
Bistro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanehara's defenses.
Bistro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanehara backwards.
Bistro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kanehara's face.
Bistro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanehara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bistro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bistro.
Bistro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bistro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bistro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bistro lands a knee to the body.
Bistro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bubba Bistro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bistro.
Kanehara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bistro prevents it.
Knees to the body from Bistro.
Kanehara throws a punch but it's blocked by Bistro.
Bistro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bistro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanehara is defending well for now.
Kanehara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bistro lands a good knee to the midsection. Kanehara won't want to take too many of those.
Bistro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kanehara up against the cage.
Kanehara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bistro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bistro is struggling to control the position.
Kanehara takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Bistro.
Bistro effectively controlling the action here.
Bistro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanehara.
Bistro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bistro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bistro stops a takedown attempt from Kanehara.
Kanehara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kanehara's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kanehara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bistro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kanehara up against the cage.
Kanehara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bistro smiles and moves away.
Bistro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kanehara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bistro staying out of range there.
Kanehara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bistro on the side of the head.
Bistro slips a jab from Kanehara.
Bistro scores with a push kick.
Bistro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bistro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanehara.
Bistro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bistro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanehara misses the jab.
Bubba Bistro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, jab by Kanehara - just one landing.
Bistro scores with a hook to the body. Kanehara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kanehara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bistro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanehara.
Kanehara misses with a hook.
Kanehara feints and as Bistro raises his hands in defense, Kanehara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akira Kanehara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bistro is trying to control the position but Kanehara postures up.
Bistro keeping full guard, as Kanehara tries to pass.
Kanehara passes Bistro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bistro is trying to stand.
Kanehara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Bistro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bistro 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 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Bistro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sting Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
194 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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19
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sting Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steiner.
Balls ducks under a wild hook from Steiner.
Steiner checks the leg kick.
Steiner throws a hook but Balls avoids it easily.
Balls throws a leg kick but Steiner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steiner throws out the jab.
A big left from Steiner misses.
Steiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls throwing shots but Steiner is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Balls uses his free foot to push down on Steiner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steiner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Balls with the ground and pound from mount.
Balls trying to control but Steiner is having none of it.
Balls landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Balls working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balls pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steiner is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steiner looks gassed!
Balls lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steiner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Balls working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Balls lands a nice shot to the head.
Balls scoring with strikes but Steiner is staying in there.
Balls looking to finish Steiner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steiner!
Steiner is rocked!
Balls connects with a bit shot that sees Steiner covering up! More strikes from Balls and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Balls is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Balls!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
162 lbs
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163 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jafar Agrabah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dube!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dube throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dube tries to land a leg kick but Agrabah saw it coming and moves away.
Dube throws a hook to the side of Agrabah's head but Agrabah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dube, right into the meat.
Dube misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dube.
Agrabah slips a jab from Dube.
Dube throws a hook but Agrabah blocks it.
Agrabah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dube wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agrabah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agrabah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dube moves out of range of the body kick from Agrabah.
Agrabah throws out a leg kick but Dube moves out of range and Agrabah only half commits.
Agrabah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Agrabah with a nice cross.
Agrabah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Michael Dube has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agrabah throws a hook to the side of Dube's head but Dube sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dube misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agrabah.
Dube throws a right hand that Agrabah ducks under and follows up with a left that Agrabah also avoids with ease.
Dube throws a sloppy head kick
and Agrabah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dube looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Dube misses.
Dube throws a right and a left that Agrabah avoids nicely.
Agrabah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Agrabah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dube throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dube throws a series of punches but Agrabah avoids them all with ease.
Agrabah checks a leg kick.
Agrabah waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Dube.
A head kick misses from Agrabah.
A combination from Dube does no damage.
Agrabah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dube looks gassed!
Agrabah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Agrabah.
Agrabah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dube. That did some damage!
Dube thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Agrabah.
Dube gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Agrabah.
Good standup being displayed there by Dube as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dube looks to score with a jab to the body but Agrabah is just out of range.
Agrabah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agrabah lands the left hand.
Dube is rocked!
Agrabah feints a jab and as Dube dips his head, Agrabah unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Dube right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Dube falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Agrabah smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jafar Agrabah!
Jafar Agrabah retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jae Deagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskari Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Prodigy - Firestarter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jae Deagle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskari Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a push kick but Deagle slaps the foot to one side.
Deagle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deagle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deagle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Deagle cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Oskari Jokinen has been cut.
Deagle closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deagle breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Deagle's front leg but catches the back leg as Deagle tries to avoid it.
Deagle lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Deagle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deagle rushes Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen tries to break the clinch but Deagle is controlling the position.
A short left from Deagle.
Deagle looking to throw knees to the head but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen misses with a knee strike.
Deagle lands a body punch.
Jokinen looks gassed!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jokinen obliges.
A short right from Deagle.
Deagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deagle avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Deagle lands a with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deagle feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deagle.
Nice combo by Deagle! Oh, that's hurt him - Jokinen falls to the canvas and Deagle follows him into side control.
Jokinen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deagle happy to just control the position for now.
Deagle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jokinen to see if he's OK.
The referee asks Deagle politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Deagle prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deagle is chipping away with strikes.
Deagle is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deagle trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deagle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deagle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deagle grinds an elbow into Jokinen's temple.
Deagle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jokinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Deagle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Deagle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but Deagle postures up.
Jokinen tries to kick Deagle off but Deagle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deagle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jokinen tries to kick Deagle off but Deagle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deagle works his way into side control.
Jokinen tries to improve position but can't.
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
Jokinen taking a bit of punishment here - Deagle scoring with strikes.
Deagle is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deagle is staying tight to Jokinen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Deagle trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Deagle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oskari Jokinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Deagle checks a leg kick.
Deagle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deagle blocks the body kick.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deagle throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deagle.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deagle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jae Deagle is winning the standup battle so far.
Deagle tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Deagle checks a leg kick.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deagle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deagle misses with a body shot.
Deagle lands a right hook to the body.
Deagle blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deagle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deagle blocks the body kick.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deagle's head.
It looks like Jae Deagle has been cut.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Deagle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jae Deagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deagle tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Deagle.
Deagle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deagle throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Deagle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Deagle misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Deagle connects with a body shot.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deagle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deagle blocks a low kick nicely.
Deagle lands with a shot to the body.
Deagle closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deagle has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deagle lands a shoulder strike.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Deagle blocks with his arms.
Deagle lands a nice elbow.
Deagle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deagle connects with a knee to the head.
Deagle tries to land a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks with his arms.
Deagle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deagle lands a right hand.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Deagle lands.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Deagle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Deagle thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Deagle moves out of range easily.
Deagle tries to land a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that stops Deagle in his tracks momentarily.
Deagle lands a slapping body shot.
Deagle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Deagle digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Deagle lunges at Jokinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokinen's hand.
Deagle throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Deagle rushes Jokinen and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deagle is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Deagle avoiding damage as Jokinen throws knees to the body.
Deagle stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deagle blocks it with crossed arms.
Jokinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jokinen is trying to break the clinch but Deagle is controlling him.
Jokinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deagle keeps control of Jokinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Deagle to work.
Deagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deagle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Deagle breaks the clinch.
Jokinen looks for the body kick but Deagle saw that one coming.
Deagle throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Deagle.
Deagle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to de liver by Deagle. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Deagle there.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Deagle.
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.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Deagle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deagle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Deagle misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen connects with a high kick.
Deagle connects with a crisp jab.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Deagle lands with a right hand.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deagle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deagle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deagle closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Deagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Deagle avoids the damage to the body.
Jokinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Deagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Deagle dominated that second 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.
Deagle lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deagle.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deagle misses with a straight right.
Deagle checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deagle instigates a clinch.
Deagle lands a nice uppercut.
Deagle has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deagle avoids it.
Deagle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jokinen up against the cage.
Jokinen trying to land knees to the body.
Jokinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jokinen misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deagle.
Deagle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Deagle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deagle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deagle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Deagle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deagle trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deagle stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deagle is aware though and is defending well.
Deagle 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.
Deagle stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deagle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jokinen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Deagle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jokinen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Deagle's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deagle turns into Jokinen and is now in his guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Deagle from controlling successfully.
Deagle tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Deagle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deagle has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Deagle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deagle is pushing down on Jokinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jokinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Deagle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deagle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jokinen!
Deagle working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deagle scoring with strikes but Jokinen is staying in there.
Deagle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jokinen's face.
Jokinen wants to hold on but Deagle pushes him away.
Deagle controlling his opponent.
Jokinen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Deagle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Deagle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jokinen?
Deagle looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deagle controlling from mount.
Deagle landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Deagle has a good base and remains in mount.
Deagle looking for a guillotine from mount but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen working to try and regain half guard.
Deagle scoring with strikes but Jokinen is staying in there.
Jokinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deagle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jokinen looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Deagle clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deagle blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Deagle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Deagle blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deagle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Deagle is able to avoid easily.
Deagle connects with a right hand. Jokinen shakes it off.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deagle catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jokinen throws a push kick but Deagle slaps the foot to one side.
Deagle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Deagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Deagle throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen throws a front kick aimed at Deagle's knee but Deagle avoids it well.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jokinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Deagle checks it well.
Jokinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deagle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deagle jabs at Jokinen's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deagle scores with a punch to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokinen missing with knees to the body.
Jokinen is trying to break the clinch but Deagle is controlling him.
Jokinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Deagle scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Deagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deagle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Deagle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deagle wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jae Deagle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deagle not doing much here.
Deagle is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Deagle passes to full mount!
Deagle landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deagle working Jokinen over with strikes here.
Jokinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deagle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jokinen hang on?
Deagle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jokinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deagle with shots to the head and body - Jokinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jokinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Jokinen tries to stand but Deagle is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deagle pulls Jokinen in to control the position.
Deagle wants to sweep but no luck.
Deagle trying to control the position.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Deagle is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Deagle checks it.
Deagle tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deagle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Deagle moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deagle checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Deagle - just one landing.
Deagle throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Deagle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deagle down.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but Deagle moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits.
Jab, jab by Deagle - just one landing.
Deagle throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Deagle as he connects with a hook.
Deagle swinging wilding here.
Deagle looks to land a combination but Jokinen avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jokinen. Deagle shrugs it off though.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Deagle misses.
Deagle checks the leg kick.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deagle blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Deagle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Deagle had his way with Oskari Jokinen in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deagle.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deagle.
Deagle scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Deagle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deagle preventing the sweep.
Deagle looking to pass the guard.
Deagle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jokinen wants to get back to his feet.
Deagle is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deagle taking a breather here.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Deagle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Deagle uses his free foot to push down on Jokinen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jokinen.
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Deagle has a good base and remains in mount.
Oskari Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Deagle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jokinen really wants to buck Deagle off and get back to his feet.
Deagle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Deagle with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Jokinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deagle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deagle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jokinen looks a forlorn figure.
Deagle controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Jokinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deagle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jokinen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jokinen scores with a few weak punches.
Jokinen wants to get back to his feet.
Deagle lands strikes from half guard.
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
Deagle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jokinen is in a horrible position here. Deagle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Deagle with shots to the head and body - Jokinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jokinen is working to get back to half guard.
Deagle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Deagle wants to control the pace but Jokinen is squirming around nicely.
Jokinen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jokinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deagle lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jae Deagle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deagle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Deagle!
Jae Deagle retains his middleweight title!
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