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CFC 111: Unstoppable PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Montazelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Stryfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Stryfe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonio Montazelli's chin.
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162 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montazelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Stryfe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montazelli throws a series of punches but Stryfe moves out of range.
A combination from Montazelli does no damage.
Stryfe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montazelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stryfe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montazelli avoids the head kick by Stryfe.
Stryfe lands a high kick!
Montazelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stryfe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montazelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Stryfe.
Stryfe misses with an uppercut. Montazelli saw that one coming.
Montazelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stryfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montazelli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryfe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Montazelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Montazelli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stryfe.
Nathan Stryfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stryfe.
Stryfe throws a head kick that misses.
Stryfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Montazelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stryfe.
Stryfe wants to clinch up but Montazelli keeps it at a distance.
Stryfe fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Montazelli.
Montazelli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stryfe. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stryfe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montazelli.
Montazelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stryfe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Montazelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Montazelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Stryfe jabs at Montazelli's body.
Montazelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stryfe manages to avoid it.
Stryfe closes the distance but Montazelli moves to the side
and Montazelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stryfe throws a head kick that misses.
Nathan Stryfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Montazelli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryfe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montazelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montazelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stryfe tries to avoid it but Montazelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stryfe to the ground. Stryfe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stryfe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stryfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montazelli fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Montazelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montazelli misses with a combination
and Stryfe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Montazelli is breathing heavily.
Montazelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stryfe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montazelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Stryfe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montazelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryfe clinches up against the cage.
Montazelli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stryfe smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Stryfe.
Stryfe waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Montazelli.
Stryfe moves into the clinch.
Montazelli tries to pull guard but Stryfe won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stryfe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Montazelli's brow.
Montazelli tries to pull guard but Stryfe holds him up against the cage and eventually Montazelli drops back down to his feet.
Stryfe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montazelli.
Montazelli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montazelli blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Montazelli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Montazelli avoids the head kick by Stryfe.
Montazelli moves out of range as Stryfe throws a body kick.
Antonio Montazelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stryfe misses with a straight right.
Montazelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stryfe.
A jab from Stryfe does it's job there.
Stryfe misses with an uppercut. Montazelli saw that one coming.
Stryfe lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Montazelli.
Stryfe throws a head kick but Montazelli moves out of range.
Montazelli takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montazelli.
Stryfe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montazelli counters with a two punch combo.
Montazelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stryfe defends it nicely.
Montazelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Stryfe looks to score with a jab to the body but Montazelli is just out of range.
Stryfe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montazelli throws a nice looking combination but Stryfe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montazelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stryfe swivels and escapes.
Stryfe moves out of range of the strikes.
Montazelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stryfe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montazelli counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stryfe's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montazelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montazelli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stryfe is just riding it out for now. Montazelli eventually gives up the hold.
Montazelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryfe wants to get back to his feet.
Montazelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stryfe's head.
Montazelli is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Montazelli prevents Stryfe from standing back up.
Stryfe is staying active underneath Montazelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stryfe looks to throw the jab but Montazelli is out of range.
Stryfe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montazelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montazelli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stryfe is trying to defend but Montazelli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montazelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Montazelli dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Montazelli missing with a left hand there. Stryfe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montazelli avoids the head kick by Stryfe.
Stryfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montazelli avoids the head kick by Stryfe.
Stryfe missing with a left hand there. Montazelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stryfe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montazelli is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stryfe throws a looping overhand right but Montazelli ducks down to avoid it.
Montazelli misses with a few strikes there.
Stryfe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antonio Montazelli is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montazelli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stryfe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montazelli is out of range.
Stryfe misses with a hook.
Stryfe throws a body kick that misses.
Montazelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stryfe.
Montazelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montazelli throws a head kick that misses
and Stryfe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stryfe tries to clinch but Montazelli is having none of it.
Stryfe throws a sloppy head kick and Montazelli moves out of range easily.
Stryfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Stryfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Stryfe wants to clinch but Montazelli slips to the side
and Montazelli counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Nathan Stryfe has been cut.
Montazelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stryfe.
Montazelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stryfe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stryfe walks into a stiff left hand from Montazelli.
Montazelli avoids the head kick by Stryfe.
Montazelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Good work by Montazelli as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montazelli slips under a jab from Stryfe.
Montazelli throws a series of punches but Stryfe avoids them all with ease.
Stryfe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montazelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Montazelli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stryfe circles away.
Montazelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stryfe defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Montazelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stryfe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montazelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stryfe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stryfe is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stryfe.
Montazelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stryfe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nathan Stryfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stryfe darts in trying to clinch
and Montazelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Montazelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montazelli, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Montazelli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Paixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paixao comes to the cage accompanied by "Death by Blonde" by Devotchka. St Georges has chosen PSG theme song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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180 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Octavio Paixao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St Georges!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paixao tries to clinch there but St Georges circles away.
Paixao throws a leg kick but St Georges moved away.
Octavio Paixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paixao swinging wilding here.
Paixao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Georges.
Paixao moves into range and clinches up with St Georges.
St Georges is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paixao displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Georges up against the cage.
Paixao missing with knees to the body.
Paixao prevents a takedown attempt there.
St Georges takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Georges looking for a takedown.
Octavio Paixao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St Georges.
Paixao is trying to break free.
St Georges changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paixao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paixao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Georges's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Georges.
Paixao misses with a hook to the body
and St Georges counters with a shoot takedown. Paixao fights it but they end up in guard.
St Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Paixao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paixao working a defensive guard here.
Paixao doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
St Georges looking to sit in guard and control but Paixao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Paixao trying to control the position from guard on top but St Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paixao tries to free his leg and advance position but St Georges is retaining full guard.
St Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paixao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Georges wants to get back to his feet but Paixao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Paixao.
St Georges tries for a takedown but Paixao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paixao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paixao.
Paixao clinches with his opponent.
Paixao lands a body punch in the clinch.
St Georges wants to break free but Paixao has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on St Georges - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
St Georges avoiding damage as Paixao throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Pierre St Georges has been cut.
St Georges turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and St Georges manages to end up in side control.
Paixao holds on to St Georges's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Georges wants to control but Paixao is keeping him busy.
St Georges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paixao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Paixao trying to hold on to St Georges's head to control him but St Georges postures up.
St Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paixao keeps working.
Paixao wants to control but St Georges is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paixao tries to clinch up.
Paixao throws out a powerful jab.
Paixao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Paixao tries to bum rush St Georges with a series of wild strikes but St Georges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Paixao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre St Georges'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.
St Georges shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. St Georges showed some decent athleticism there.
Paixao is looking to improve his position.
Paixao is pressing down on St Georges's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St Georges wants to pass the guard but Paixao is keeping the position.
St Georges postures up.
Paixao pulls St Georges in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Georges's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paixao wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paixao keeping moving, preventing St Georges from controlling successfully.
Paixao is trying to control the position but St Georges postures up.
St Georges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paixao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paixao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst St Georges is controlling him.
Paixao pushes St Georges off and gets back to his feet.
Paixao misses with a double jab
so St Georges counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Georges throws a strike but Paixao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paixao wants to pass the guard but St Georges is keeping the position.
St Georges keeping moving, preventing Paixao from controlling successfully.
St Georges being controlled here, momentarily.
Paixao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Georges is keeping the position for now.
Paixao is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Georges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paixao defends well.
St Georges is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St Georges has his foot on Paixao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paixao works his way back into a safe position though.
St Georges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St Georges is breathing heavily.
Paixao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Georges is keeping the position for now.
St Georges looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Georges looking to control.
St Georges thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Paixao trying to control but St Georges is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paixao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Georges.
Octavio Paixao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Paixao does no damage.
St Georges tries to clinch but Paixao moves out of range.
Octavio Paixao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Georges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paixao misses with a body shot
and St Georges counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre St Georges's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
St Georges looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paixao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paixao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Paixao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paixao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paixao trying to keep a closed guard but St Georges is proving a slippery customer.
Paixao keeping moving, preventing St Georges from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao looking to control but St Georges passes into half guard.
Pierre St Georges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paixao trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Georges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paixao can pounce on him.
St Georges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paixao tries to avoid it but St Georges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paixao to the ground. Paixao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paixao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paixao misses with a wild combination.
St Georges tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St Georges changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paixao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
St Georges trying to control the position but Paixao is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Georges tries to advance to mount but can't.
St Georges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Georges tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
St Georges trying to control the position but Paixao is working away.
St Georges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paixao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paixao tries to improve position but can't.
St Georges wants to control but Paixao is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Georges working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paixao has managed to clinch.
Paixao trying to control the position but instead, St Georges has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paixao into the cage.
Paixao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St Georges tries for a takedown. No joy.
St Georges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Octavio Paixao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St Georges.
St Georges dodges an elbow strike from Paixao.
Paixao gets through St Georges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paixao looking to stall.
Paixao lands a nice shot to the body.
Paixao lands an elbow inside.
Paixao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paixao circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
St Georges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paixao misses with a combination
and St Georges counters with a takedown into side control.
St Georges happy to just control the position for now.
Paixao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paixao is looking to control St Georges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paixao avoid being mounted?
St Georges is stalling here. Paixao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! St Georges seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paixao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
St Georges wants to control but Paixao postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre St Georges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St Georges has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St Georges!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oskari Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eff Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prodigy - Firestarter. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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192 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oskari Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eff Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bomb misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bomb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bomb!
It looks like Oskari Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bomb's head.
It looks like Eff Bomb has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomb tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick there by Jokinen.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bomb looks gassed!
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bomb. That did some damage!
Bomb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Bomb down.
Jokinen lands a brutal head kick. Bomb looks out on his feet and Jokinen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Oskari Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapointe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Drink The Water. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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214 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Lapointe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Max!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lapointe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lapointe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Max is refusing to be controlled, as Lapointe sits in half guard.
Max controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lapointe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Max is trying to control but can't.
Lapointe trying to pass the guard but Max defending well.
Lapointe trying to control the action but Max is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lapointe tries to clinch there but Max circles away.
Max lands a jab to Lapointe's midsection.
A head kick misses from Max.
Max misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lapointe drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapointe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Max swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Max lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lapointe!
Max takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max tries to control but Lapointe wriggling away.
Max controlling from the full mount.
Max can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lapointe is looking to escape.
Lapointe working to try and regain half guard.
Max wants to control the pace but Lapointe is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe tries to hold on but Max pushes him away.
Max can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lapointe is looking to escape.
Lapointe wants to control but Max is having none of it.
Max controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scott Max just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lapointe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Max circles away.
Lapointe is looking to clinch but Max is avoiding it.
Lapointe fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lapointe shoots in looking for a takedown. Max tries to sprawl out of it but Lapointe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Max manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Max keeps the fight on the outside.
Max misses with a wild combination.
Max looks for the body kick but Lapointe saw that one coming.
Max throws an overhand right that lands on Lapointe's shoulder, as Lapointe tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapointe slips a jab from Max.
Max misses with an uppercut. Lapointe saw that one coming.
Lapointe tries to clinch there but Max circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Max will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lapointe is looking to clinch.
Max throws a body punch but Lapointe moves out of range.
Lapointe shoots for a takedown but Max saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lapointe throws a combination. Max tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Max connects with a nice looking jab.
Max lands a head shot.
Lapointe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Max.
Lapointe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Max will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lapointe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Max keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe slips a nice elbow through Max's hands, connecting with Max's forehead.
Lapointe wants to pass to mount but Max is defending the position.
Lapointe is working hard here to advance position.
Lapointe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Max sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapointe trying to pass the guard but Max defending well.
Lapointe is thwarting Max's attempts to control the position.
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.
Max slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lapointe wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
Max pulls Lapointe in close to prevent any damage.
Lapointe trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Lapointe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Max has control of Lapointe's left arm, preventing Lapointe from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard.
Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lapointe is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lapointe tries to clinch but Max moves out of range.
Max scores with the left hand. Lapointe knows he should have avoided that one.
Lapointe misses with a double jab.
Lapointe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Max circles away.
Max misses with a wild body shot.
Bill Lapointe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lapointe fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Lapointe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lapointe is one step ahead there.
Lapointe tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lapointe trying to control the position from guard on top but Max is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapointe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Max has Lapointe pulled in close to control his posture.
Max is trying to keep Lapointe in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Max will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lapointe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lapointe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Max misses its intended target.
Max tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lapointe was well out of range. Poor timing from Max.
Max circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bill Lapointe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapointe tries to clinch up but Max circles away and keeps his distance.
Max circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown but Max shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapointe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Max scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Bill Lapointe has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max tests Lapointe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lapointe tries to clinch up.
Max clobbers Lapointe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lapointe is rocked!
Max tries a head kick but it misses.
Max misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Lapointe or perhaps it was just good defense by Max which made him look bad.
Lapointe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lapointe controls the position.
Lapointe wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
Bill Lapointe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Max is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Max's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lapointe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Max keeps working.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Max is trying to control Lapointe's posture but Lapointe avoids it.
Max gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to control Lapointe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Max avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lapointe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lapointe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Max tries to avoid it but Lapointe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Max to the ground. Max escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott Max is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Lapointe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapointe tries to clinch but Max is having none of it.
Max stuffs the takedown attempt from Lapointe. Lapointe gets slowly back to his feet.
Lapointe doesn't manage to clinch there - Max circles away.
Lapointe tries to clinch but Max is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Max looks to score with a jab to the body but Lapointe is just out of range.
Lapointe misses with a shot to the body
and Max counters with a one-two to the body.
Max misses the jab.
Max scores with a jab to the body.
Lapointe moves away from the strike by Max.
Lapointe misses with a takedown attempt
and Max counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lapointe clinches but Max breaks the clinch
and Max counters with a one-two to the body.
Lapointe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Max.
A telegraphed right hand from Max misses the target.
Max lands with a nice combination. Lapointe backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Max comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Max 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Max!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppers comes to the cage accompanied by Lip Gloss and Black--as made famous by Atreyu. Mann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by F'd up. Sergeant Peppers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
229 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergeant Peppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Mann!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers's corner calls for a 1-2. Peppers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peppers is trying is best to control the position here.
Peppers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mann is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peppers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peppers trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann thows a big elbow that misses.
Mann postures up in Peppers's guard and throws a big left but Peppers blocks it.
Mann trying to control but Peppers is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peppers dives on top into guard.
Mann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peppers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peppers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peppers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peppers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peppers has managed to get both his arms back between Mann's legs - danger averted.
Peppers trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Peppers forces his way into half guard.
Peppers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mann is looking to get back to full guard here but Peppers has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peppers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Peppers wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Peppers mounts Mann! Really nice guard pass there!
Mann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peppers controlling from the full mount.
Peppers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to improve his position but Peppers isn't that keen on the idea.
Mann looks gassed!
Peppers controlling from the full mount.
Peppers is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mann is in real trouble.
Peppers trying to control.
Peppers is riding his opponent, not letting Mann buck him off.
Peppers tries to get the hooks in deep but Mann pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peppers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Peppers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mann's body.
Mann trying to control but not successfully.
Mann is trying to break free.
Peppers wants to control but Mann is keeping busy.
Mann is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Peppers gets his way!
Peppers keeps control of the position as Mann tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peppers lands a with a good body shot.
Peppers keeps the fight on the outside.
Peppers scores with a decent looking hook.
Peppers misses with a straight right.
Mann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peppers sprawls well. Peppers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mann gets slowly back to his feet.
Peppers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peppers trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Peppers taking a breather here.
Mann can't do much from the bottom here.
Mann is not content to let Peppers control the position.
Mann is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sergeant Peppers just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Peppers lands a nice looking body shot.
Peppers throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Mann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peppers cracks Mann with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peppers drops Mann with a right and a left! Peppers comes rushing in but Mann regains his composure and manages to keep Peppers in guard.
It looks like Mike Mann has been cut.
Peppers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mann wants to sweep here but Peppers controlling him for the moment.
Peppers wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Peppers 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann keeping full guard, as Peppers tries to pass.
Peppers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peppers passes into side control.
Peppers trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Peppers controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
Mann gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Peppers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mann is looking to improve his position but Peppers isn't that keen on the idea.
Mann reaches up to try and control the position but Peppers seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mann rolls and tries to escape and now Peppers has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peppers is riding his opponent, not letting Mann buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Peppers's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sergeant Peppers just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Peppers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt
and Peppers counters with a nice uppercut.
Peppers lands with a straight right. Mann didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Peppers catches Mann right on the button with a cross.
Peppers drops Mann with a left and a right! Oh, Mann is hurt - Peppers dives into side control looking to finish!
Peppers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Sergeant Peppers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peppers advances nicely into full mount.
Peppers looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Peppers throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann misses with a combination
and Peppers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mann won't be happy with that.
Mann is not content to let Peppers control the position.
Mann can't do much from the bottom here.
Peppers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peppers is chipping away with strikes.
Peppers has control of an arm but Mann manages to advance to Peppers's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Peppers turns into Mann and is now in his guard.
Peppers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mann is looking to sweep but instead, Peppers has passed into half guard.
Peppers trying to pass the guard but Mann defending well.
Peppers seems to be working for a kimura but Mann defends the submission attempt.
Mann tries to roll over but Peppers keeps him under control.
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.
Mann is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Peppers jumps into side control!
Peppers trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Peppers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Peppers misses.
Peppers scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one.
Peppers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mann was covering up waiting for the punch and Peppers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peppers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peppers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Mann controls Peppers momentarily but Peppers frees himself.
Peppers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peppers is pushing down on Mann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mann is fighting to maintain full guard but Peppers has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Peppers has control of the leg.
Mann is not content to let Peppers control the position.
Mike Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peppers in particular looking to stall.
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peppers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mann!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergeant Peppers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peppers 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergeant Peppers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Butch DeLoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flynn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Ass by Mickey Finn & Aphrodite. Butch DeLoria could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mickey Flynn's chin.
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25
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
169 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch DeLoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLoria wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.
DeLoria throws a body punch but Flynn moves out of range.
DeLoria lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DeLoria doesn't manage to clinch there - Flynn circles away.
DeLoria throws the left hand but Flynn avoids the punch easily.
DeLoria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flynn momentarily.
DeLoria throws a series of strikes that have Flynn backpedaling.
A slow jab from DeLoria misses its intended target.
No luck for DeLoria with that takedown attempt.
Flynn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Flynn is looking to take a break and control but DeLoria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeLoria sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flynn trying to pass the guard but DeLoria defending well.
DeLoria is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeLoria knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeLoria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeLoria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeLoria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flynn.
Flynn wants to control from the top but DeLoria keeps moving.
DeLoria trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flynn throws out a powerful jab.
Butch DeLoria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Flynn.
Flynn lands with a nice combination. DeLoria backs away looking to recover.
Flynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn avoids the body shot from DeLoria.
DeLoria throws a body punch but Flynn moves out of range.
DeLoria connects with the punch.
DeLoria bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flynn wants to control but DeLoria postures up.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flynn is trying to control DeLoria's posture but DeLoria avoids it.
Flynn is trying to improve his position.
DeLoria is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flynn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flynn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flynn wants to work for an arm triangle but DeLoria is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flynn looks gassed!
Flynn is looking to take a break and control but DeLoria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeLoria gets full guard.
Flynn advances position into side control!
DeLoria is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flynn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DeLoria is looking to improve his position.
DeLoria works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeLoria has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flynn wants to get up but he can't break DeLoria's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLoria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeLoria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flynn is one step ahead there.
DeLoria keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
DeLoria is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeLoria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn tries to stand but DeLoria is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch DeLoria 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.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but DeLoria sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeLoria works Flynn's body with a nice hook.
DeLoria just misses with a punch to the body.
DeLoria closes the distance and clinches.
DeLoria lands a shot to the body.
DeLoria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flynn's elbow.
Flynn prevents a body shot from DeLoria.
DeLoria drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flynn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flynn blocks a body shot from DeLoria.
DeLoria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flynn's elbow.
Flynn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeLoria looking for a takedown.
Flynn breaks the clinch.
DeLoria gets a clinch.
Flynn gets underhooks to prevent DeLoria's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch DeLoria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flynn takes a shot to the head.
DeLoria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flynn or not.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn takes a shot to the head.
DeLoria lands with a light punch inside.
Flynn stops a takedown attempt from DeLoria.
DeLoria taking a breather.
Flynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeLoria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flynn's elbow.
Flynn breaks the clinch.
DeLoria moves forwards but Flynn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeLoria shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flynn sprawls well. Flynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeLoria gets slowly back to his feet.
Mickey Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeLoria scores with a nice strike.
DeLoria throws a combination. Flynn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for DeLoria.
Flynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLoria avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeLoria throws a jab but it's blocked by Flynn.
DeLoria defending well as Flynn loads up on a big left hand.
DeLoria closes the distance and clinches.
DeLoria works on Flynn's body with a couple of short punches.
Flynn avoiding damage as DeLoria throws knees to the body.
DeLoria stalling.
DeLoria works on Flynn's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flynn.
Flynn breaks from the clinch.
DeLoria scores with a nice right hand.
DeLoria works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flynn throws a body punch but DeLoria moves out of range.
DeLoria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flynn. That did some damage!
DeLoria lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeLoria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLoria scores with the left hand. Flynn knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from DeLoria lands.
DeLoria lands a lovely overhand right.
DeLoria shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flynn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
DeLoria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flynn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeLoria passes Flynn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeLoria is trying to control. Flynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeLoria throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeLoria is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
DeLoria throwing strikes here but Flynn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLoria throws some wild stikes that Flynn manages to avoid easily.
Flynn can't escape the position.
Flynn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flynn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
DeLoria throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
DeLoria is looking to work his way around to Flynn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
BOOM! DeLoria connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Flynn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by DeLoria.
DeLoria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Flynn is holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by DeLoria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch DeLoria dominated that second round.
That's time! DeLoria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
DeLoria with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeLoria throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flynn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butch DeLoria is winning the standup battle so far.
Flynn swinging wilding here.
Flynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - DeLoria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeLoria connects with a nice looking jab.
Flynn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeLoria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flynn's waist but Flynn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeLoria off to one side.
DeLoria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn thows a body shot but no joy.
DeLoria throws the left hand but Flynn avoids the punch easily.
DeLoria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeLoria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flynn. Flynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeLoria closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLoria jumps guard but Flynn stands there with DeLoria around his waist. DeLoria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flynn has had enough of the clinch but DeLoria keeps him there for the moment.
DeLoria lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flynn.
DeLoria blocks an uppercut.
Flynn managing to block the knees to the body from DeLoria.
DeLoria digs a right hand underneath Flynn's ribcage. Flynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeLoria misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from DeLoria as the two fighters clinch.
DeLoria gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Flynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeLoria is working away from the top position though.
DeLoria is pressing down on Flynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flynn is holding on for now.
DeLoria prevents Flynn from standing back up.
DeLoria is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Flynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeLoria wants to free his trapped foot but Flynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn wants to get back to full guard.
DeLoria is trying to work for a kimura but Flynn is defending well.
Flynn wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeLoria takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeLoria misses with a series of wild punches.
DeLoria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from DeLoria.
Butch DeLoria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLoria lands a jab to the head.
DeLoria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flynn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeLoria misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by DeLoria.
Flynn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeLoria scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Flynn misses.
Flynn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flynn ducks right into an uppercut from DeLoria.
DeLoria staying out of range there.
Flynn takes one on the button.
DeLoria stuns Flynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flynn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by DeLoria.
Mickey Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLoria misses with a looping right.
DeLoria bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flynn's head backwards.
DeLoria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flynn manages to avoid it.
Donk. DeLoria catches Flynn right on the button with a cross.
DeLoria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flynn tests DeLoria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flynn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeLoria throws a shot from downtown. Flynn moves away and avoids it.
DeLoria uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flynn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeLoria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flynn. Flynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeLoria lands a with a good body shot.
DeLoria stuns Flynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch DeLoria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeLoria 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch DeLoria!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
275 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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268 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Connely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connely misses with a looping right.
Connely throws out a loose jab but Kimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimura walks into a left hand.
It looks like Masahiko Kimura has been cut.
Connely fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Connely fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimura sprawls well initially but Connely persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Connely from controlling successfully.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connely gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Connely stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connely gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connely gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Connely sitting in guard here, content to control.
Connely wants to stand but Kimura is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two 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.
Connely trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Connely throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Connelyis looking to pass into half guard but Kimura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kimura is in guard.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Connely is retaining full guard.
Kimura trying to control but Connely is working from the bottom.
Connely is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connely darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Connely sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Connely is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura wants to sweep but Connely has passed to side control!
Connely controls the position.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Connely is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Kimura is trying to control Connely's posture but Connely avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Connely misses with a hook.
Connely ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kimura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Connely misses its intended target.
Dan Connely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connely closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimura to the mat! Kimura manages to get full guard.
Connely looking to pass the guard.
Connely takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Connely is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connely dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Connely changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimura tries to avoid it but Connely manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimura to the ground. Kimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kimura wants it to stay on the feet.
Connely is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Connely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kimura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Connely fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Connely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimura blocks a jab.
Connely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimura.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kimura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kimura tries to control but Connely wriggling away.
Kimura is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Connely can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Connely wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connely somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Connely fails with the takedown
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Connely gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Connely is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kimura Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Connely's back instead.
Connely defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Connely tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Connely right now.
Connely is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You can see the frustration on Connely's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kimura working for the choke.
Kimura is looking to control Connely but Connely is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimura is trying to stick to Connely's back but Connely is turning into Kimura. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kimura's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Connely.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Connely postures up.
Connely wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura has an active guard here but Connely has managed to pass into half guard.
Connely takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connely scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Connely lands a jab to Kimura's midsection.
Kimura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Connely throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Connely.
Connely shoots and misses
and Kimura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Connely fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kimura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kimura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connely shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kimura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Connely is concentrating on defense, preventing Kimura from advancing position.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Connely is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Connely controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Connely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!
Kimura is trying to break free.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Connely go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dan Connely overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kimura tries to escape but Connely has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Connely has a good base and remains in mount.
Connely looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Connely's attempts to control the action.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Connely looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Connely controlling his opponent.
Connely wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dan Connely just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Decent striking displayed by Connely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Connely showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connely 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Connely!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christoper Midura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mij Neztil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mij Neztil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christoper Midura's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christoper Midura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mij Neztil!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neztil.
A punch combination from Neztil misses.
Midura throws a shot to the body.
Midura moves out of range as Neztil strikes.
Midura scores with a one two! Neztil had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Midura.
Christoper Midura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neztil is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Neztil.
Midura throws out a powerful jab.
Neztil drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Midura tries to bench press Neztil off him but Neztil keeps the position.
Check out the look on Neztil's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Neztil sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Midura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Midura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Midura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neztil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Midura is looking to escape.
Midura is controlling Neztil's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neztil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neztil is trying to control. Midura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neztil throwing shots but Midura is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Neztil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Midura.
Midura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Midura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Midura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Midura cracks Neztil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neztil motions for Midura to come forward. Neztil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Midura scores with a shot to the body.
Midura thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Midura there.
Midura throws a combination. Neztil tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Midura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neztil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midura is concentrating on defense, preventing Neztil from advancing position.
Midura gets back to full guard.
Neztil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Midura looking for a sweep. Not yet Midura, not yet.
Midura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neztil drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Midura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Neztil has Midura in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Midura is looking to stand up but Neztil won't let him.
Midura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Midura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neztil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Midura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midura thows a big elbow that misses.
Midura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Midura postures up.
Midura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neztil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neztil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Midura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neztil throwing strikes but missing.
Neztil looks gassed!
Midura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Midura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neztil landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neztil wants to control from the top but Midura keeps moving.
Midura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Midura misses with a series of wild punches.
Neztil works Midura's body with a nice hook.
Midura lands a nice looking body shot.
Neztil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Midura.
Neztil tries to clinch there but Midura circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neztil defending well as Midura loads up on a big left hand.
Midura slips a jab and a cross from Neztil.
Midura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Neztil misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neztil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neztil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Neztil connects with a looping right hand.
Midura with a hook.
Neztil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christoper Midura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Neztil tries to clinch but Midura is having none of it.
Neztil moves forwards but Midura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neztil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Neztil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Midura lands a body shot.
Midura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neztil.
Neztil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Midura tries to avoid it but Neztil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Midura to the ground. Midura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neztil throws a hook but Midura blocks it.
Midura scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Midura.
Neztil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Neztil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christoper Midura is winning the standup battle so far.
Midura clobbers Neztil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Midura lands with a straight right. Neztil didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Midura lands a head shot.
Midura lands with a nice combination. Neztil backs away looking to recover.
Midura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neztil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Midura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neztil shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Midura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Neztil is breathing heavily.
Midura is controlling Neztil's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neztil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Midura pushes Neztil off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Midura.
Midura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neztil counters with a series of strikes. Midura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neztil throws an overhand right that lands on Midura's shoulder, as Midura tries to avoid the shot.
Neztil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Midura lands a nice hook to Neztil's body. Neztil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Midura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Midura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Midura lands with a shot to the body.
Midura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neztil throws out the jab.
Midura scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Midura.
A punch lands to the side of Neztil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Midura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neztil on the side of the head.
Midura misses with a combination
and Neztil counters with a series of strikes. Midura will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neztil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Christoper Midura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Midura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Neztil tries to clinch up but Midura circles away and keeps his distance.
Midura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Midura 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.
Midura lands with an overhand left.
Midura misses with a wild combination.
Midura digs a good hook to Neztil's body.
Midura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Midura.
Neztil moves out of range as Midura throws a body kick.
Midura throws a sloppy head kick and Neztil moves out of range easily.
Midura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Midura lands with an overhand left.
Midura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neztil has time to react.
Midura jabs Neztil right on the nose. Neztil blinks but takes it well.
Neztil misses with an uppercut. Midura saw that one coming.
Midura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Neztil misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Midura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midura swinging wilding here.
Midura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mij Neztil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Midura digs a good hook to Neztil's body.
Midura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Midura lands with a right hand.
Midura throws a jab when Neztil was well out of range.
Midura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Midura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Neztil gets a clinch.
Neztil working hard to break the clinch.
Midura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Midura works Neztil's body with a nice hook.
Midura lands an overhand right.
Neztil forces Midura back against the cage and clinches.
Midura has had enough of the clinch but Neztil keeps him there for the moment.
Neztil prevents Midura from breaking the clinch.
Midura is trying to break the clinch but Neztil is controlling him.
Neztil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neztil throws a sloppy head kick and Midura moves out of range easily.
Midura throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neztil stalks Midura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Midura's face. Midura staggers backwards, shaken.
Neztil tests Midura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neztil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Midura punishes Neztil's body with a nice straight punch.
Neztil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Midura cracks Neztil with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Midura lands a high kick!
Midura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Midura. That snapped Neztil's head back.
Midura works the jab nicely.
Midura thuds a left hand into Neztil's body.
Neztil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Neztil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neztil fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neztil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Midura.
A decent looking cross lands there for Midura.
A punch lands to the side of Neztil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Midura.
Midura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christoper Midura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Midura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neztil's hands.
Midura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Midura.
Midura throws a nice looking combination but Neztil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Midura connects with a single shot there.
Neztil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Midura defends it nicely.
Midura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Midura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Neztil tries to bum rush Midura with a series of wild strikes but Midura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Midura throws a series of punches but Neztil avoids them all with ease.
Midura scores with a one two! Neztil had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Midura thuds his right hand into Neztil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Midura scores with a body shot.
Midura's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Midura duly obliges.
Midura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neztil will feel that in the morning.
Midura misses with a double jab
and Neztil moves into the clinch.
Midura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neztil misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Midura scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Midura.
Midura scores with a kick to the body.
Midura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Neztil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Midura slips a jab from Neztil.
Midura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neztil takes one to the chin there.
Neztil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Midura stuffs the takedown attempt from Neztil. Neztil gets slowly back to his feet.
Neztil gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Midura.
Neztil throws a series of punches but Midura moves out of range.
Midura lands the left hand.
Midura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neztil counters with a series of strikes. Midura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Midura lands with a nice body punch.
Midura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Midura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Midura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neztil's hands.
Mij Neztil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Midura with a jab.
Midura lands with a right hand.
Midura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neztil doesn't seem bothered though.
Midura thuds a left hand into Neztil's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Midura defending well as Neztil loads up on a big left hand.
Neztil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Midura is fending him off so far but Neztil persists. Nope, Midura circles away and we're back to standing.
Christoper Midura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mij Neztil.
A lazy left from Midura finds it's target.
Midura scoring well with a low kick there.
Midura connects with a crisp jab.
Midura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Midura connects with a right hand. Neztil shakes it off.
Midura digs a good body shot into Neztil's ribs.
Midura lands with a cross.
Midura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neztil's head.
Midura's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Midura duly obliges.
Midura punishes Neztil's body with a nice straight punch.
Neztil throws a hook to the side of Midura's head but Midura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Midura there.
Midura lands a jab to the head.
Neztil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Midura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midura feints and then cracks Neztil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neztil down.
Midura scores with a three punch combo!
Midura throws a one two combo.
Midura stuffs the takedown attempt from Neztil. Neztil gets slowly back to his feet.
Midura lands a body shot.
A big right from Neztil misses.
Neztil takes one to the chin there.
Midura throws a combination. Neztil tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neztil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Midura.
A shot to de liver by Midura. Beautiful body shot.
Midura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neztil can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Midura.
Neztil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neztil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Midura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neztil doesn't seem bothered though.
Neztil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Midura lands with a hook. Neztil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Midura leaves Neztil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Midura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Midura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neztil will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midura dodges the punch combination from Neztil.
Midura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Midura connects with a body shot.
Neztil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neztil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Midura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Midura lands with an uppercut that bounces Neztil off the cage and back into rage.
Neztil walks into a stiff left hand from Midura.
Neztil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Midura misses with the combination.
Neztil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Midura can pounce on him.
Neztil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Midura lands a nice shot that snaps Neztil's head back.
Midura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neztil on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Midura scores with a leg kick.
Neztil tests Midura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Midura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christoper Midura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Midura throws a good cross that connects.
Midura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christoper Midura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Midura, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christoper Midura!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meat Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cockpunch Jones (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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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cockpunch Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a straight right by Machine.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine misses with a double jab.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Machine lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Cockpunch Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Cockpunch Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Jones throws a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machine avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jones misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Machine's knee but Machine avoids it well.
Machine missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Machine needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machine wants it to stay on the feet.
Meat Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cockpunch Jones.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well.
Nice cross by Machine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine staying out of range there.
Machine checks a leg kick nicely.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the body from Machine misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Machine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Cockpunch Jones's cut even more.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Nice defenses there by Machine.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine sneaks back into half guard.
Jones prevents Machine from standing back up.
Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Machine to regain full guard.
Machine controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Machine moves out of range as Jones strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cockpunch Jones'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.
Machine tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machine throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine slips a jab from Jones.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Machine misses.
A left lands for Machine.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Machine is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The cut above Cockpunch Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones walks straight into a right hand from Machine - that's dropped him! Machine jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jones from any more punishment! Jones complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Meat Machine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tullimies's choice of entrance music: Kahen kilon siika. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Wood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Wood.
Tullimies connects with a right hand. Wood shakes it off.
Tullimies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood feints and then cracks Tullimies's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tullimies down.
Tullimies swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Tullimies.
Tullimies with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wood to score with a decent uppercut.
Tullimies takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tullimies looks gassed!
Wood lands a slapping body shot.
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tullimies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kunnollinen Tullimies has been cut.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Wood.
Tullimies tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wood lands a nice looking body kick.
Wood jabs Tullimies right on the nose. Tullimies blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tullimies on the side of the head.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Tullimies moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wood.
Tullimies slips a jab and a cross from Wood.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tullimies.
Wood throws a combination. Tullimies tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood works Tullimies's body with a nice hook.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wood.
Tullimies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tullimies looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Wood.
Wood scores with a jab. Tullimies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tullimies tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tullimies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
Tullimies has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tullimies takes a step back to recover.
Tullimies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood lands with a kick to the temple. Tullimies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tullimies throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood throws a head kick but Tullimies moves out of range.
Tullimies tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Tullimies misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Tullimies moves out of range easily.
Tullimies throws a good cross that connects.
Tullimies lands with a nice body punch.
Tullimies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wood sprawls well initially but Tullimies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tullimies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tullimies not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tullimies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tullimies trying to pass the guard but Wood defending well.
Wood wants to control but Tullimies is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wood pushes Tullimies off and gets back to his feet.
Wood throws and low kick but Tullimies moves out of range easily.
Tullimies cracks Wood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tullimies misses.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tullimies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tullimies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tullimies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wood on the side of the head.
Wood connects with a high kick.
Wood walks into a jab.
Wood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wood is looking to slow Tullimies down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tullimies looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tullimies is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tullimies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wood is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kunnollinen Tullimies's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tullimies can do to turn this around?
Tullimies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wood counters with a leg kick.
Tullimies scores with a sloppy right hand. Wood should have avoided that one.
BJ Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tullimies moves out of range of the strikes.
Tullimies gets the takedown into side control.
Wood manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wood here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tullimies stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tullimies throwing shots but Wood is blocking nicely.
Tullimies working the head and body with strikes.
Tullimies prevents Wood from standing back up.
Tullimies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head.
Tullimies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood has hold of Tullimies's hands but Tullimies slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wood is not content to let Tullimies control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wood lands a jab.
Tullimies connects with a body shot.
Tullimies throws a leg kick but Wood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wood thows a body kick. Tullimies tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tullimies throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood avoids the body shot from Tullimies.
Tullimies checks a leg kick.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BJ Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Tullimies.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tullimies. That did some damage!
Tullimies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tullimies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood wants to slow Tullimies down by chopping away at his legs.
Tullimies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tullimies.
BJ Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Tullimies blocks a head kick by Wood.
Tullimies gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wood.
Tullimies misses with a looping left.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Tullimies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tullimies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wood sprawls well initially but Tullimies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tullimies throwing shots but Wood is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wood pushes Tullimies off looking to stand but Tullimies dives back in and keeps control.
Tullimies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tullimies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tullimies tries to pass to full mount but Wood defends it.
Tullimies prevents Wood from standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tullimies blocks a jab.
Tullimies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tullimies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tullimies throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wood scores with a push kick.
Wood staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jab from Tullimies.
Wood throws and low kick but Tullimies moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for Tullimies on that attempt.
Tullimies just misses with a punch to the body.
Tullimies feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wood wants to stand but Tullimies is controlling the position.
Tullimies tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
Tullimies thows a big elbow that misses.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tullimies trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Tullimies prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnollinen Tullimies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kunnollinen Tullimies'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.
Wood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tullimies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tullimies misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tullimies is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood cracks Tullimies with an open hand slap.
Wood scores with a jab.
Tullimies looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wood!
Wood tries to hold on but Tullimies postures up.
Tullimies punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tullimies with shots to the head and body - Wood looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tullimies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wood is looking to escape.
Tullimies scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wood?
Wood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tullimies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wood is looking to escape.
Tullimies pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wood is trying desperately to improve position.
Tullimies avoids the attempt from Wood to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies lands a big elbow.
Kunnollinen Tullimies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood taking shots to the head.
Wood is in a horrible position here. Tullimies smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tullimies looking to secure an arm triangle but Wood defends it well.
Tullimies is landing with some decent strikes but Wood is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tullimies thowing shots but they're missing.
Wood bucks Tullimies off and manages to get back to his feet!
Tullimies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wood.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tullimies.
Tullimies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tullimies.
Tullimies scores with a jab.
Wood tries to bum rush Tullimies with a series of wild strikes but Tullimies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Tullimies looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Tullimies throws a sloppy body shot
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tullimies checks it well.
Wood tests Tullimies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tullimies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wood is out of range and Tullimies settles back down.
Tullimies just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Tullimies.
Tullimies checks the leg kick.
Wood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Wood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tullimies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tullimies connects with the punch.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Wood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tullimies to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Tullimies.
Tullimies throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood misses with a straight right.
Wood lands a jab to Tullimies's midsection.
Wood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tullimies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnollinen Tullimies really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kunnollinen Tullimies's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tullimies scores with a shot to the body.
Tullimies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tullimies.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Tullimies is just out of range.
Wood throws a chopping leg kick but Tullimies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tullimies throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wood was covering up waiting for the punch and Tullimies finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tullimies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tullimies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
Tullimies with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Tullimies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tullimies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Tullimies as he connects with a hook.
Tullimies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Tullimies.
Wood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tullimies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tullimies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Tullimies persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
Tullimies scores with a jab to the head.
Wood scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
Tullimies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
Tullimies misses with a body shot.
Tullimies closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wood did well to prevent Tullimies getting side control.
Tullimies prevents Wood from standing back up.
Wood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tullimies.
Tullimies is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tullimies looking to sit in guard and control but Wood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wood slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies is looking for a sweep. Wood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wood stands up and beckons Tullimies to join him on the feet.
Tullimies throws a jab when Wood was well out of range.
Tullimies looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Tullimies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Tullimies stumbling back into the cage.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tullimies takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood throws a head kick but Tullimies moves out of range.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood blocks a jab.
Tullimies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tullimies shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tullimies sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wood defending well though.
Wood is looking to escape.
Tullimies tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wood trying to control from the bottom.
Wood is trying to stand.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tullimies.
Tullimies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tullimies trying to pass the guard but Wood defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wood misses with a hook to the body
and Tullimies counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnollinen Tullimies dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kunnollinen Tullimies's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tullimies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tullimies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood lands a nice hook to Tullimies's body. Tullimies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Tullimies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Tullimies misses.
Tullimies shoots and misses
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tullimies checks it well.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wood. Tullimies shrugs it off though.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tullimies.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tullimies fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
BJ Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BJ Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunnollinen Tullimies.
Wood lands a jab to Tullimies's midsection.
Wood lands a head kick!
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
Tullimies walks into a left hand.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood lands a slapping body shot.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Tullimies's front leg but catches the back leg as Tullimies tries to avoid it.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tullimies in his tracks.
Wood throws a nice head kick!
Wood dips to his left and cracks Tullimies with an uppercut!
Tullimies swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Tullimies moves out of range easily.
Tullimies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tullimies cracks a nice hook into Wood's ribs.
Tullimies lands a jab.
Wood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A clash of legs there as Tullimies blocks the low kick.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tullimies moves away.
Tullimies misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood throws a head kick but Tullimies moves out of range.
Tullimies lands the left hand.
Wood swings for the body but Tullimies moves out of range.
Tullimies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies misses with a straight left.
Tullimies swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tullimies waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wood.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tullimies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tullimies misses with a straight right.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood slips a jab from Tullimies.
Tullimies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
BJ Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kunnollinen Tullimies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wood throws a good cross that connects.
Tullimies blocks a jab.
Tullimies slips a jab from Wood.
Tullimies lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tullimies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood misses with a double jab
and Tullimies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tullimies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Tullimies.
Tullimies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
A jab from Wood misses.
A left and a right from Tullimies both land. Nice combination.
Tullimies throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Tullimies moves out of range easily.
Tullimies shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tullimies was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tullimies takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tullimies trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tullimies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kunnollinen Tullimies!
Kunnollinen Tullimies is the new heavyweight champion!
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