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CFC 191: Lightweight Lunacy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Captain Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 cm
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162 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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173 cm
24
165 lbs
11 - 4 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Captain Murphy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Da Silva! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Da Silva misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut. Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab. Da Silva takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses. Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Da Silva misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand. Da Silva throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range. Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy. Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Murphy prevents Da Silva from improving his position. Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Da Silva tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control. Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Murphy is nestled in close to Da Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy. Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Silva defending well though. Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Murphy 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. Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Murphy postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it. Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow. Da Silva wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has mounted him! Murphy punishing his opponent with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Murphy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Murphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Murphy landing strikes from the mount and Da Silva is in trouble!
Da Silva is rocked! Murphy prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal. Da Silva is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him? Murphy working for a guillotine from mount but Da Silva is in no mood to give up. Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses. Da Silva is trying desperately to improve position. Murphy looking to control but Da Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Murphy raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Da Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Da Silva wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Da Silva looks gassed! Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ground and pound from Murphy. Murphy trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murphy is trapped and Da Silva is scoring with shots to the head and body. Da Silva working for a choke but Murphy is defending well. Murphy just trying to survive but Da Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Murphy dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Silva regains half guard. Captain Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well. Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
Da Silva throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Murphy scoring with some ground and pound. Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. Murphy wants to take a breather but Da Silva is having none of it. The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well. Da Silva is breathing heavily. Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well. Murphy landing with the ground and pound. Da Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Murphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Murphy cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand. Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Murphy trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted. Murphy looking to pass the guard. Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy preventing the sweep. Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Da Silva looking for subs off his back but Murphy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Da Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Murphy. Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head. Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well. Murphy working some strikes from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Captain Murphy will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control. Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well. Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily. Murphy pushing down on Da Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Murphy is nestled in close to Da Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Da Silva actively working from the bottom here. Murphy working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Murphy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Da Silva is in a horrible position here. Murphy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Murphy prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murphy working the ground and pound effectively.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Murphy. Murphy lands a nice shot to the head. Murphy goes for an armbar but Da Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Da Silva. Da Silva looking to improve position, pressing down on Murphy's thigh with his hand. Murphy seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Da Silva paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Da Silva's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Murphy picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Captain Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phal Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sting Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sting Steiner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 cm
30
180 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
200 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phal Um! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sting Steiner! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Um slips a straight right by Steiner. Nice sprawl there from Steiner as Um shoots in. Um blocks a low kick nicely. Phal Um seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Um tries to clinch there but Steiner circles away.
Um throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Um fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Um throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Steiner to counter with a crisp jab. Um swings for the body but Steiner moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Steiner. Um misses with a combination
and Steiner counters with a left to the body. Um ducks under a wild hook from Steiner. Steiner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steiner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Um shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Steiner counters with a good low kick that Um was not able to check. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phal Um. That's going to take a lot out of him. Um misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steiner counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steiner lands with a nice body punch. Um misses with a takedown attempt and Steiner counters with an inside leg kick. Um uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steiner.
Steiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Steiner. Um shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steiner defends it nicely. Um on the wrong end of a nice hook. Um closes the distance but Steiner moves to the side and Steiner counters with an outside leg kick.
Um tries to close the distance and clinch but Steiner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Um on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Um on the wrong end of a nice hook. Sting Steiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Steiner misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Um shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steiner as he avoids it easily. Steiner throws a leg kick which misses Um's front leg but catches the back leg as Um tries to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Um is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steiner. Um shoots in but Steiner avoids the takedown attempt easily. Steiner's corner calls for a 1-2. Steiner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Steiner. That's going to slow Um down. Steiner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Um checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Um misses with a right hand and Steiner counters with a big head kick but Um shrugs it off. Steiner misses with a wild body shot. Um takes one to the chin there. Steiner jabs Um to the body, keeping him at a distance. Steiner circles away from the clinch attempt and Steiner counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Um is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Um takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steiner, as that shot connected.
Steiner throws a push kick but Um slaps the foot to one side. Steiner is looking to slow Um down with leg kicks. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steiner.
Steiner thumps Um with a low kick. Um doesn't manage to clinch there - Steiner circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Steiner. Steiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Um is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Um shoots and misses and Steiner counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Um thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice straight punches there by Steiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steiner. Steiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Um. Steiner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steiner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steiner!
Steiner is looking to chop away at Um's legs. Um looks to clinch and Steiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Um misses with an uppercut
and Steiner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Um. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Um keeps the fight on the outside. Steiner scores with a head kick. Um tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice takedown defense from Steiner. No joy for Um on that attempt. Um throws a lazy uppercut
and Steiner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Steiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Steiner throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Steiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Steiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Um takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nice shot by Steiner. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sting Steiner dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Um has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steiner finds it's way round the side to connect with Um's head. Um swings for the body but Steiner moves out of range.
Um lands a right hook to the body.
Um doesn't manage to clinch there - Steiner circles away.
Um throws a lazy right hand but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Steiner swings for the body but Um moves out of range.
Steiner lands a body shot.
Steiner scores with a jab to the jaw. Um is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Um throws a sloppy body shot
and Steiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A nice leg kick lands there from Steiner. Steiner is looking to chop away at Um's legs. Um ducks right into an uppercut from Steiner. Steiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Um fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steiner avoids it really well and circles away. Steiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steiner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steiner needs to keep his hands up - Um had a free shot at his head there. A head kick misses from Steiner. A telegraphed right hand from Steiner misses the target. Um takes a jab right on the kisser.
Um keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Um coming out on top. A decent looking cross lands there for Steiner. Um looks to land a left hand but Steiner moved out of range nicely. Um moves to clinch but Steiner breaks away and Steiner counters with a nice uppercut. Um 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. Steiner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Um. Um is looking to work some ground and pound but Steiner has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steiner trying to keep a closed guard but Um is proving a slippery customer.
Um working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Um throws a big right hand that misses. Um postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Um loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Steiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Um distracts Steiner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Um missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Um trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Steiner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Um shoots in but Steiner avoids the takedown attempt easily. Um misses with a right hand and Steiner counters with an inside leg kick. Um looks to score with a jab to the body but Steiner is just out of range. Um closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steiner to the mat! Steiner manages to get full guard. Um with a flurry of punches that miss. Um wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving. Um postures up in Steiner's guard and throws a big left but Steiner blocks it. Steiner has an active guard here but Um has managed to pass into half guard.
Steiner is staying active underneath Um, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steiner is trying to control but can't.
Um throwing shots but Steiner is blocking nicely. Um slips a nice elbow through Steiner's hands, connecting with Steiner's forehead. Um moves into full mount! Steiner won't be happy about that! The referee warns Steiner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Um throws a wild left hand from mount and Steiner manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. Steiner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sting Steiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steiner sizes up Um with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Um is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steiner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Um counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steiner! Um in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Steiner wants to hold on but Um pushes him away. Um looking to control and managing it successfully. BOOM! Um connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Um with shots to the head and body - Steiner looks very uncomfortable down there. Um has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Steiner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Um content just to control the position here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Um lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Um lands a heavy elbow. Um dominating with strikes here. Um fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Um fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Um unloading with bombs! Um lands a nice shot to the head. BOOM! Um connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Steiner is in a horrible position here. Um smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Um raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Um throwing strikes here but Steiner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Phal Um overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The referee warns Steiner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Um with a couple of short strikes. Um trying to control but he's not successful this time. Steiner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Um looking to control and managing it successfully. Um working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Um lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Um lands with some strikes. Um scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Steiner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Um.
Um postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steiner looks a forlorn figure.
Um putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Poor strikes thrown by Um there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Um tries to control but Steiner wriggling away. Sting Steiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Um landing strikes from the mount and Steiner is in trouble! Um throwing strikes here but Steiner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Um misses with some ground and pound and Steiner recovers position to half guard. Um trying to control the pace. Um wants to free his trapped foot but Steiner is holding on for dear life with his legs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! Phal Um showed his dominance in that final round. I think Steiner 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sting Steiner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Hosseini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosseini has chosen Zulfiqar - Secret Chiefs 3 as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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255 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Hosseini! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hosseini in his tracks. Hosseini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hosseini throws a shot to the body.
Emelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
Hosseini misses the body punch and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hosseini throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hosseini misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hosseini misses with a left hand and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Hosseini counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Emelianenko's guard now. Emelianenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hosseini's guard. Hosseini wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Emelianenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard. Hosseini is wriggling around but Emelianenko manages to pass to half guard.
Hosseini is doing well to control the position and prevent Emelianenko from advancing to side 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. Hosseini is trying to stand.
Emelianenko is controlling the pace.
Hosseini is controlling Emelianenko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksander Emelianenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Emelianenko misses with a looping right. Hosseini misses with a body shot.
Hosseini misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hosseini thinking. Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Hosseini counters with a single leg into guard. Emelianenko didn't expect that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Emelianenko pulls Hosseini in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aleksander Emelianenko. Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Hosseini counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko! Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
Hosseini throwing strikes here but Emelianenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
Hosseini fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
Emelianenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Hosseini dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Hosseini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hosseini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Emelianenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hosseini lands a left and a right that sends Emelianenko crashing to the canvas! Hosseini dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Aleksander Emelianenko has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position. Hosseini unloads with some shots from mount but Emelianenko bucks and avoids them well.
Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Hosseini's attempts to control the action. Hosseini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hosseini tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away. Abdullah Hosseini has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hosseini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hosseini unloading with bombs! Emelianenko tries to hold on but Hosseini pushes him away. Hosseini scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emelianenko?
Hosseini avoids the attempt from Emelianenko to control. Emelianenko tries to reverse the position but Hosseini maintains control. Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Hosseini's attempts to control the action. Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Hosseini isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko manages to regain half guard. Good work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Emelianenko is not content to let Hosseini control the position. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Hosseini is controlling well.
Hosseini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though. Hosseini missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Emelianenko pushes Hosseini off looking to stand but Hosseini dives back in and keeps control.
Emelianenko is looking to control Hosseini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted? Hosseini is nestled in close to Emelianenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hosseini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head. Emelianenko trying to control but Hosseini postures up.
Hosseini not doing much here.
Hosseini is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now. Hosseini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hosseini is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position. Hosseini trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away. Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hosseini.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko trying to hold on to Hosseini's head to control him but Hosseini postures up.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet. Hosseini working over Emelianenko with some ground and pound. Emelianenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hosseini. Hosseini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hosseini sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Emelianenko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hosseini.
Hosseini lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hosseini thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Hosseini throwing strikes here but Emelianenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Hosseini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Aleksander Emelianenko's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hosseini defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand. Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hosseini. Aleksander Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hosseini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Hosseini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hosseini misses with a shot to the body and Emelianenko counters with a left to the body. Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Hosseini.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Hosseini ducks down to avoid it. Hosseini misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a left to the body. Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Hosseini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko throws a combination that misses and Hosseini counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Hosseini does a little dance to reset his feet. Hosseini slips under a jab from Emelianenko. Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hosseini.
Hosseini misses with a wild body shot. Emelianenko throws a jab when Hosseini was well out of range. Emelianenko throws a hook but Hosseini avoids it easily. Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hosseini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hosseini.
Hosseini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Emelianenko. Emelianenko misses with a body punch
and Hosseini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Aleksander Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko blocks a jab. Emelianenko misses with a hook
and Hosseini counters with a right hand to the body. Hosseini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emelianenko rather than just go for the knockout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hosseini cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head. Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hosseini. Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hosseini circles away quickly and effectively. Hosseini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one. Emelianenko misses with a left hand and Hosseini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Abdullah Hosseini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hosseini lands with a shot to the body. Hosseini misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Hosseini there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hosseini jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hosseini misses with a straight left. Hosseini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emelianenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Hosseini's head. Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot. Hosseini misses with a hook to the body
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Emelianenko works the jab nicely. Abdullah Hosseini seems to be getting the better of the standup. Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hosseini.
A big right from Hosseini misses. Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hosseini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hosseini misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back. Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Hosseini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Aleksander Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Emelianenko misses with a right hand and Hosseini counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard. Hosseini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hosseini controls the pace. Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hosseini is aware though and is defending well. Hosseini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hosseini looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Hosseini is having none of it. Emelianenko is pulling down on Hosseini's head. It's preventing any offense from Hosseini, at least for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Emelianenko being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Abdullah Hosseini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hosseini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Hosseini!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment I comes to the cage accompanied by Dancing Queen. Kermodian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class 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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment I! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Experiment I throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kermodian on the side of the head. Experiment I misses with a shot to the body letting Kermodian counter with a right hand. Kermodian throws a head kick that misses and Experiment I counters with a thumping low kick. Experiment I blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian misses with an uppercut
and Experiment I counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kermodian looking to slow down the pace here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment I. Experiment I misses with some punches.
Experiment I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Experiment I misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kermodian. Experiment I throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment I just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kermodian's brow. A right hook to the body lands for Kermodian.
Experiment I can't find room to land a body shot as Kermodian controls the action.
Kermodian scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Russian Experiment I has been cut. Experiment I missing with knees to the body.
Kermodian stalling.
Experiment I lands a shoulder strike. Experiment I works on Kermodian's body with a couple of short punches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Experiment I pushes off an throws an elbow but Kermodian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Experiment I struggles to land a body shot inside as Kermodian controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kermodian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kermodian takes an elbow to the forehead. Experiment I lands a hook to the side of the head. Experiment I tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kermodian avoids it. Kermodian looking to stall.
Experiment I lands a left hand.
Experiment I looks to throw an elbow but misses. Experiment I lands a shot to the body. Kermodian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Experiment I.
Kermodian looks gassed! Experiment I lands with a right to the head. Experiment I lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside. Experiment I throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Experiment I missing with knees to the body.
Experiment I is working Kermodian over against the cage. Kermodian throws a head punch that misses. Experiment I lands a nice knee to the body. Kermodian avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment I. Experiment I digs a right hand into Kermodian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kermodian's gas tank. Experiment I throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kermodian takes a shot to the head. Experiment I is working Kermodian over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Kermodian takes an elbow to the temple. Experiment I lands an elbow just above Kermodian 's eye. Experiment I lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Experiment I.
Experiment I creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kermodian's defenses. Experiment I gets through Kermodian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Kermodian in his tracks for a moment. Experiment I works on Kermodian's body with a couple of short punches. Kermodian is looking to control Experiment I's arms but Experiment I gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kermodian has his back to the cage. Experiment I crunches a lovely knee into Kermodian's ribcage. Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A short right from Experiment I. Experiment I looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kermodian takes a shot to the head. Kermodian swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment I uses good head movement to avoid it. Experiment I lands a right hand. Experiment I working Kermodian over with knees to the body. Still in the clinch, Experiment I scores with a nice short uppercut. Experiment I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kermodian. Experiment I utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Experiment I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kermodian backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Experiment I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Experiment I.
Experiment I digs a right hand into Kermodian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kermodian's gas tank. Experiment I gets through Kermodian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Experiment I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kermodian backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment I. Experiment I lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Experiment I lands a nice shot to the body. Experiment I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kermodian. Experiment I lands a nice uppercut. Experiment I presses Kermodian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Experiment I missing with knees to the body.
Kermodian avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment I. Experiment I lands an elbow just above Kermodian 's eye. Knees to the body from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Experiment I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Experiment I blocks an uppercut.
Experiment I stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nice body punch from Experiment I.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Experiment I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Experiment I missing with knees to the body.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Kermodian in his tracks for a moment. Experiment I lands a shot to the body. Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Kermodian shrugs off. Experiment I lands a nice elbow. Kermodian trying to control the position but instead, Experiment I has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kermodian into the cage. A nice left hand lands by Experiment I.
Kermodian stalling in the clinch but Experiment I improves position. Kermodian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment I lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kermodian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment I gets through Kermodian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Experiment I presses Kermodian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Experiment I working Kermodian over with knees to the body. Kermodian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Experiment I scores with a hook to the body. Experiment I lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kermodian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment I dominated that round. The cut man is working on Russian Experiment I'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.
A low kick from Kermodian is predictable there and Experiment I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Experiment I throws a head kick that half lands.
Kermodian throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment I counters with a good low kick that Kermodian was not able to check. Kermodian thows a leg kick but Experiment I checks it and Experiment I counters with an outside leg kick.
Experiment I leaves Kermodian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Experiment I scores with a spinning back kick! Experiment I fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A low kick from Kermodian misses and Experiment I counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Experiment I looks to land a combination but Kermodian avoids it well. Kermodian throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment I counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kermodian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment I. That's going to slow Kermodian down. Experiment I lands a head shot. Experiment I lands a head kick!
Experiment I lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kermodian misses with a double jab
and Experiment I cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kermodian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Experiment I finds it's way round the side to connect with Kermodian's head. A head kick misses from Experiment I.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Experiment I avoids the head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian lands with a shot to the body. Russian Experiment I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kermodian works the jab nicely. Experiment I moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kermodian misses with a leg kick and Experiment I counters with an outside leg kick.
Kermodian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Experiment I displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kermodian. Kermodian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Experiment I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kermodian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment I.
Experiment I throws a shot to the body.
Experiment I turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Donk. Experiment I catches Kermodian right on the button with a cross. Mark Kermodian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Experiment I. Good leg kick by Experiment I there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Russian Experiment I is winning the standup battle so far. An inside leg kick lands from Experiment I. A nice leg kick lands there from Experiment I. No joy there for Experiment I, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment I.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Experiment I plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Experiment I moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kermodian throws a lazy head kick and Kermodian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Experiment I lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice shot by Experiment I. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kermodian throws a combination that misses and Experiment I holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment I. Kermodian misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Experiment I tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kermodian avoids it. A head punch on the inside from Kermodian fails to land. Kermodian looking to stall.
Experiment I working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment I. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment I dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Russian Experiment I's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Experiment I connects with a solid leg kick. Kermodian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment I is out of range. Kermodian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kermodian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Experiment I circles away. Kermodian throws a lazy head kick and Experiment I counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Experiment I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Experiment I tries to land knees in the clinch but Kermodian avoids the damage to the body. Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Experiment I lands on the inside with an uppercut. Experiment I lands a damaging elbow. Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Kermodian in his tracks for a moment. Experiment I throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kermodian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kermodian avoiding damage as Experiment I throws knees to the body.
Experiment I lands a hook to the side of the head. Experiment I lands a body shot. Experiment I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kermodian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment I's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Experiment I lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Experiment I lands a body punch in the clinch. Kermodian avoiding damage as Experiment I throws knees to the body.
Experiment I working aggressively here.
Experiment I is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kermodian can do to turn this around? A right hook to the body lands for Experiment I.
Experiment I gets through Kermodian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Experiment I tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Experiment I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kermodian backwards. Nice body punch from Experiment I - that landed with a thud.
Kermodian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Experiment I.
Russian Experiment I has scored more points in the clinch so far. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A right handed body shot lands from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands with a short shot to the head. Experiment I comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Experiment I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Experiment I utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Experiment I struggles to land a body shot inside as Kermodian controls his hands.
Experiment I struggles to land a body shot inside as Kermodian controls his hands.
Kermodian digs a right hand underneath Experiment I's ribcage. Experiment I let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mark Kermodian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Russian Experiment I is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Experiment I blocks the elbow strike.
Kermodian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Kermodian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment I has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kermodian struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment I controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment I.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kermodian misses with some punches.
Kermodian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kermodian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment I has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kermodian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Experiment I stops a takedown attempt from Kermodian.
Russian Experiment I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kermodian. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Experiment I digs a right hand into Kermodian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kermodian's gas tank. Kermodian tries a knee to the head but Experiment I blocks it.
Kermodian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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. Experiment I lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Experiment I - that landed with a thud.
Experiment I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nice body punch from Kermodian. Experiment I blocks a body shot from Kermodian. Experiment I scores with a shoulder strike. Kermodian is pushing Experiment I up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Kermodian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Experiment I as Kermodian tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight! Russian Experiment I showed his dominance in that final round. Well Experiment I 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:25 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment I!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Marcel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hain comes to the cage accompanied by Time Frame by Dom and Roland. Marcel has chosen city of angels as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Sam Hain has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sam Hain seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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167 lbs
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167 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Hain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Marcel! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marcel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hain misses with a leg kick and Marcel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hain's knee momentarily. Marcel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Sam Hain has been cut. Marcel throws out a leg kick but Hain moves out of range and Marcel only half commits. Marcel wants to slow Hain down by chopping away at his legs. Marcel misses with a body shot
and Hain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Marcel is looking to land body kicks. An inside leg kick lands from Marcel. Hain avoids a kick to the body.
Marcel throws a leg kick which misses Hain's front leg but catches the back leg as Hain tries to avoid it. Marcel misses with a leg kick and Hain counters with an inside leg kick. Marcel wants to clinch up but Hain keeps it at a distance. Marcel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hain checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Marcel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hain's calf. Marcel moves into range and clinches up with Hain. Marcel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hain backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hain tries to score a body lock takedown but Marcel shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hain is leaning against Marcel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hain is trying to drag Marcel to the mat but Marcel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Marcel lands an elbow inside that Hain shrugs off. Marcel stalls. Hain blocks an elbow strike. Marcel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marcel pushes off an throws an elbow but Hain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Marcel lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hain goes for a takedown attempt but Marcel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Hain. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left lands for Marcel. A telegraphed right hand from Hain misses the target. An inside leg kick from Marcel misses. Marcel wants to clinch and Hain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jesse Marcel has been cut. A big left from Hain misses. Hain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcel closes the distance looking to clinch and Hain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marcel thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hain takes a swing at Marcel's ribcage but misses. Marcel throws a leg kick but Hain checks it. Hain is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Marcel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hain. A chopping leg kick lands by Marcel. Marcel throws a body kick that misses. Hain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcel counters with a body kick. Hain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marcel under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marcel throws a leg kick but Hain sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jesse Marcel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcel as he jumps to the side. Marcel wants to slow Hain down by chopping away at his legs. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marcel - the referee stops the clock and Hain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marcel. Hain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Marcel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hain throws an off balance right hand
and Marcel counters with a good low kick that Hain was not able to check. Marcel misses with a head kick.
Hain misses with a low kick. Hain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A good leg kick by Marcel. Marcel throws a leg kick which misses Hain's front leg but catches the back leg as Hain tries to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Marcel dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marcel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcel thows a body kick. Hain tries to catch it but that hurt him. Hain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marcel did well to prevent Hain getting side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marcel is looking for a sweep. Hain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hain missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hain is looking to advance position but Marcel won't allow it. Marcel wants to control but Hain is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Marcel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hain. Hain is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hain trying to control from half guard but Marcel is working away. Hain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Marcel gets full guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hain trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marcel working a defensive guard here.
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. Hain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Marcel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hain's guard. Hain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcel's guard. Marcel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Marcel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marcel. Hain wants to control but Marcel is keeping him busy. Hain working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marcel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hain off and has taken his back! Hain manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marcel's guard. Nice work there by Hain.
Marcel keeping moving, preventing Hain from controlling successfully. Hain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hain tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcel is retaining full guard. Marcel looking to control.
Marcel keeping moving, preventing Hain from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Marcel has his foot on Hain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hain works his way back into a safe position though. Marcel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hain is aware though and is defending well. Hain looking to pass the guard. Hain scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hain wants to control from the top but Marcel keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Hain will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hain thows a left - swing and a miss! Marcel tries to close the distance and clinch but Hain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Marcel lands with a kick to the temple. Hain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Marcel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marcel throws a lazy head kick and Hain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marcel throws a lazy right hand but Hain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Marcel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Hain tries to get to full guard but Marcel has control of the leg. Marcel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hain is working hard here to advance position. Marcel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Marcel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcel pulls his head out easily. Marcel wants to control but Hain is keeping him busy. Hain is looking to control Marcel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hain avoid being mounted? Marcel works his way into full mount!
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. Hain is trying to escape the mount.
Hain wants to hold on but Marcel pushes him away. Hain is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hain stops Marcel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Marcel looking to control but Hain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marcel wants to finish this one by submission but Hain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marcel. Hain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marcel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hain is looking to escape. Hain is trying desperately to improve position. Marcel working for a guillotine from mount but Hain is in no mood to give up. Marcel tries to control but Hain wriggling away.
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. Hain tries to get back to half guard but can't. Marcel wants to take his opponent's back but Hain doesn't allow it. Marcel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hain has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hain! Hain with a nice head shot there. Marcel controlling the position. Hain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Marcel keeping moving, preventing Hain from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Jesse Marcel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Marcel 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Marcel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Cedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedor has chosen You'll Never Walk Alone... dedicated to Japan and the disaster victims as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Cedor! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tatum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Tatum is looking to land body kicks. Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cedor counters with a takedown into side control. Cedor wants to control but Tatum is keeping him busy. Tatum wants to control but Cedor postures up. Tatum taking a bit of punishment here - Cedor scoring with strikes. Tatum tries to bench press Cedor off him but Cedor keeps the position. Cedor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. You can see the frustration on Tatum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cedor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tatum struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tatum is trying to get back to half guard. Cedor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cedor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tatum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cedor but great work by Tatum. Cedor is looking for a sweep. Tatum lands an elbow. Tatum looks up at the clock and then as Cedor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tatum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
It looks like Manny Cedor has been cut. Tatum scoring with punches and elbows. Tatum lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Tatum throws an elbow but Cedor slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cedor throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Cedor is looking to regain half guard here but Tatum keeps moving and retains side control. Tatum is putting a hurting on Cedor here, landing some big shots from side control.
The cut above Manny Cedor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Manny Cedor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drederick Tatum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew has chosen Dirty House as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuomas Keto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! LePew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keto manages to avoid it. LePew thows a left - swing and a miss! Keto has a takedown stuffed. A big left from LePew misses. LePew shoots in but no luck this time. LePew bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. LePew is looking to clinch but Keto is avoiding it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keto lands with a shot to the body. Keto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. LePew throws a hook to the side of Keto's head but Keto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. LePew scores with a jab to the jaw. A shot to the body from Keto misses and LePew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LePew.
Keto fails to land with a series of punches.
LePew closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Keto quickly recovers to half guard. Keto tries to roll over but LePew keeps him under control. LePew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LePew. Keto trying to hold on to LePew's head to control him but LePew postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Keto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
LePew prevents Keto from getting the reversal. LePew moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Keto has worked his arm free - good work by Keto!
Keto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of LePew.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LePew wants to control but Keto is keeping him busy. Keto tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. LePew looking to control but Keto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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. Keto regains half guard. Keto wants to get back to full guard. LePew sitting and controlling from the half guard. LePew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keto defending well though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew 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.
LePew pushing out the jab but it's not landing. LePew misses with a double jab.
LePew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keto circles away. LePew misses with a wild body shot. LePew lands an overhand right. Keto misses the shot to the body. Keto misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Keto misses the target. Keto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and LePew counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Keto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LePew sprawls well. LePew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keto gets slowly back to his feet. Keto throws a right hand that misses
and LePew counters with a takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keto trying his best to control but LePew has mounted him. LePew prevents Keto from getting the reversal. Keto taking shots to the head. LePew sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! LePew wants to control the pace but Keto is squirming around nicely. LePew throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round. LePew tries to control but Keto wriggling away. Keto tries to hold on but LePew pushes him away. LePew throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keto because LePew loaded up on that one. Keto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LePew with shots to the head and body - Keto looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Keto is working to get back to half guard.
LePew looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Keto is trying to escape the mount.
LePew dominating with strikes here.
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. LePew in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LePew trying to control but Keto is having none of it. LePew punching from mount but Keto doing a good job of avoiding damage. LePew with shots to the head and body - Keto looks very uncomfortable down there. LePew controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Keto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. LePew throws a shot to the body.
LePew scores a takedown into full mount! Keto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Keto wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Keto is working hard here to advance position. LePew seems to be working for a kimura but Keto defends the submission attempt. LePew is stalling here. Keto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! LePew seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Keto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. LePew is looking for a sweep.
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. LePew looking for a sweep but Keto has passed into full mount! Oh no! LePew bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! LePew trying to control but Keto is working from the bottom. LePew tries to free his leg and advance position but Keto is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Keto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tuomas Keto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pierre LePew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pierre LePew wasn't active enough on the ground. Keto misses with a hook to the body
and LePew counters with a single leg into guard. Keto didn't expect that. LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Keto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keto wants to sweep but no luck. LePew throwing strikes from guard but Keto blocks nicely. LePew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Keto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LePew is aware though and is defending well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keto keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully. LePew might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre LePew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well LePew has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre LePew!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalam Mekhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quan Raiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raiden has chosen Boss Battle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalam Mekhar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quan Raiden! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mekhar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Raiden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mekhar misses with a hook
and Raiden counters with a straight right hand. Raiden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mekhar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Raiden counters with an inside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raiden.
Raiden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Donk. Mekhar catches Raiden right on the button with a cross. Raiden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mekhar will feel that in the morning. Mekhar fails with the takedown and Raiden counters with a body kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalam Mekhar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Raiden scores with a nice right hand.
Mekhar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raiden counters with a leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Raiden.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raiden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raiden throws a leg kick which misses Mekhar's front leg but catches the back leg as Mekhar tries to avoid it. Mekhar is breathing heavily. Raiden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Raiden tests Mekhar's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mekhar doesn't succeed with the takedown and Raiden counters with a low kick, right behind Mekhar 's knee. Mekhar misses with a jab to the body
and Raiden counters with a thumping low kick. Raiden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raiden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Raiden connects with a leg kick. Mekhar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A solid leg kick lands there for Raiden.
Raiden circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mekhar drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Raiden follows Mekhar to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quan Raiden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dumonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: The Bravery - time won't let me go. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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188 cm
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210 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm
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218 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dumonte! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Gracie! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dumonte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dumonte throws a leg kick and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gracie blocks a low kick nicely. Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Dumonte counters with a nice leg kick. Dumonte misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dumonte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Dumonte does a little dance to reset his feet. Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dumonte lands with a nice body punch. Dumonte is looking to land body kicks. Dumonte throws a leg kick and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dumonte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react. A decent looking body kick lands there for Dumonte.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Dumonte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A hook to the body from Dumonte.
Gracie looks gassed! Dumonte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dumonte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A right-left combo lands from Dumonte. A kick lands to the mid section there for Dumonte. A jab from Dumonte does it's job there. Dumonte lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming. Dumonte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Dumonte scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Dumonte misses. Dumonte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dumonte lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dumonte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paul Dumonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dumonte thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him. A big left from Dumonte misses. Dumonte looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Dumonte tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it. Dumonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie. A low kick from Dumonte misses enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab. Dumonte scores with a nice right hand.
Dumonte swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Dumonte. Dumonte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. Paul Dumonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dumonte is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs. Dumonte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Dumonte stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. A good leg kick by Dumonte. Dumonte delivers a nice body kick. Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dumonte throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it. Gracie misses the jab. Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Dumonte which made him look bad. A swing and a miss from Dumonte. Gracie scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dumonte misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice. Dumonte looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Dumonte swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie. Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dumonte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Dumonte is avoiding it.
Dumonte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dumonte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A low kick from Dumonte is predictable there and Gracie counters with a nice body shot. Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dumonte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat. Paul Dumonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie. Dumonte misses with a left hand and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dumonte's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dumonte is looking to land body kicks. Dumonte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dumonte pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jab by Gracie. Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dumonte. Paul Dumonte is winning the standup battle so far. Dumonte throws a quick inside leg kick. Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dumonte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dumonte tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Dumonte swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dumonte misses with a wild body shot. Dumonte thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dumonte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dumonte. Gracie tries for a takedown but Dumonte circles away easily and Dumonte counters with a body kick that stops Gracie in his tracks momentarily. Dumonte scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dumonte. Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie moves out of range as Dumonte strikes. Gracie slips under a jab. Gracie misses with a wild body shot. Gracie moves out of range as Dumonte throws a body kick.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dumonte tries to land a body kick enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Dumonte circles away.
Dumonte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Dumonte throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo. Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Dumonte avoids them all with ease. Dumonte throws a leg kick that is checked and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dumonte thinking. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dumonte. Dumonte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dumonte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dumonte scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one. Dumonte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dumonte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dumonte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dumonte works Gracie's body with a nice hook. Gracie is breathing heavily. Gracie is looking to clinch but Dumonte is avoiding it.
Dumonte just misses with a punch to the body.
Dumonte misses the shot to the body. Gracie avoids the body shot from Dumonte.
Dumonte thumps Gracie with a low kick. Dumonte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dumonte to score with a decent uppercut. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dumonte. A lazy left from Dumonte finds it's target. Dumonte throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it. Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dumonte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Dumonte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gracie tries to clinch up but Dumonte circles away and keeps his distance. Dumonte throws a hook but Gracie blocks it. Dumonte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dumonte can pounce on him.
Dumonte with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dumonte swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dumonte is working Gracie over against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie tries to break free but Dumonte pushes him back against the cage. Dumonte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Gracie. Dumonte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Dumonte. Dumonte scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dumonte tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Dumonte connects with a jab. Dumonte misses with a leg kick and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body. Dumonte cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head. A shot to the body from Dumonte misses and Dumonte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dumonte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dumonte throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Dumonte misses with a left hand and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut. Gracie clinches up with Dumonte and pushes him back against the cage. Dumonte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. Dumonte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dumonte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dumonte is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dumonte. Dumonte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dumonte gets off balance looking for a body kick and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut. Dumonte scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Dumonte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Dumonte throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dumonte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dumonte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Dumonte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though. Dumonte is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dumonte is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Dumonte defends it. Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Dumonte is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dumonte is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Dumonte wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount. Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dumonte has worked his arm free - good work by Dumonte!
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gracie working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie is putting a hurting on Dumonte here, landing some big shots from side control. Dumonte manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dumonte is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control. Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dumonte has managed to free his arm - good work. Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dumonte is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dumonte avoid being mounted? The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie wants to take a breather but Dumonte is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Kron Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dumonte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Dumonte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martinez's choice of entrance music: Puya -- Sal Pa' Fuera. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jafar Agrabah! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Martinez! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Agrabah with a jab. Martinez throws a lazy body kick and Agrabah counters with an outside leg kick.
Martinez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agrabah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Agrabah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Martinez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Agrabah back to the cage. Martinez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Agrabah lands with a nice body kick. Martinez connects with a solid leg kick. Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agrabah tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agrabah to the ground. Agrabah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Agrabah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Martinez moves out of range of the body kick. Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Agrabah is just out of range. Martinez tries to clinch but fails miserably and Agrabah counters with a good, hard body kick but Martinez shrugs it off. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agrabah paws at him with a jab and circles away. Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agrabah avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Agrabah. Martinez throws a lazy uppercut
and Agrabah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Martinez looks gassed! Agrabah throws a leg kick that is checked and Martinez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agrabah thinking. Martinez takes a swing at Agrabah's ribcage but misses. Jafar Agrabah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice leg kick lands there from Agrabah. Agrabah just misses with a punch to the body.
Agrabah throws a lazy head kick and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown. Agrabah fights it but they end up in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Agrabah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Agrabah 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. Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agrabah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agrabah keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. Martinez throws a strike but Agrabah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Agrabah wanted to stand there but Martinez had control of the position. Martinez is trying to control the position but Agrabah postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martinez is controlling Agrabah's posture. Martinez is trying to keep Agrabah in close.
Jesus Martinez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Agrabah looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming. Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agrabah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jesus Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martinez jabs Agrabah to the body, keeping him at a distance. Martinez misses with the combination.
Agrabah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martinez will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martinez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Agrabah wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs. Martinez avoids the head kick by Agrabah.
Agrabah lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Martinez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Agrabah rather than just go for the knockout. Agrabah scores with a jab to the body. Agrabah lands a head kick. Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Martinez misses with a body punch
and Agrabah counters with a straight right hand. Martinez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Agrabah counters with a solid body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Agrabah connects with a right hand. Martinez shakes it off. Agrabah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martinez's calf. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Martinez throws out a leg kick but Agrabah moves out of range and Martinez only half commits. Agrabah throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily. Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martinez misses with a body kick. Agrabah avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Agrabah misses with a body shot.
Martinez walks into a left hand. Martinez throws a sloppy head kick and Agrabah counters with a lovely shot to the body. Agrabah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martinez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agrabah doesn't seem bothered though. A lazy left from Agrabah finds it's target. Jesus Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Martinez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Agrabah. Agrabah throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez moves to clinch but Agrabah breaks away and Agrabah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Agrabah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Crunch! Agrabah slams his shin into Martinez's torso. Martinez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martinez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martinez tries to clinch but Agrabah moves away and Agrabah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Agrabah cracks the inside of Martinez's front leg. Martinez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Agrabah. Martinez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Agrabah can pounce on him.
Agrabah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Agrabah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez. Agrabah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Agrabah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinez moves out of range of the leg kick from Agrabah. Agrabah scores with a head kick.
Martinez rushes Agrabah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Agrabah lands a right hand. Agrabah breaks from the clinch.
Agrabah ducks under a wild hook from Martinez. Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Agrabah counters with a good, hard body kick but Martinez shrugs it off. Agrabah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martinez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Agrabah. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Agrabah tests Martinez's chin there with a solid looking shot. Agrabah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage! An inside leg kick lands from Agrabah. Good leg kick by Agrabah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jafar Agrabah is winning the standup battle so far. Agrabah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Martinez moves out of range of the body kick. Agrabah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Agrabah goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nice body kick from Agrabah. Agrabah lands with a good body shot. Martinez throws a head kick that misses and Agrabah counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Agrabah throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Agrabah throws a low kick, looking for Martinez's leg but Martinez calmly moves out of range. Agrabah with a nice cross. Agrabah tries a head kick but it misses.
Agrabah throws a head kick that Martinez semi-blocks.
Agrabah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Agrabah moves into range and connects with a jab. Martinez tries to clinch up. Agrabah throws a nice outside leg kick. Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Agrabah shows good takedown defense. A nice leg kick lands there from Agrabah. Agrabah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Agrabah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martinez takes a swing at Agrabah's ribcage but misses. Agrabah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Agrabah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around? Agrabah feints and then cracks Martinez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martinez down. Agrabah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Agrabah scores with a leg kick.
Martinez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martinez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Agrabah. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Agrabah lands a really nice looking cross but Martinez seems unphased.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Agrabah circles away easily and Agrabah counters with a right hand to the body. Jafar Agrabah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Martinez. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Agrabah lands with a straight right. Martinez didn't see that one coming. Agrabah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martinez will feel that in the morning. Agrabah cracks Martinez with a good jab. Agrabah scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martinez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Agrabah, right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Agrabah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martinez doesn't seem phased though. Agrabah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Agrabah misses. Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Agrabah throws a right and a left that both miss. Agrabah scores with the left hand. Martinez knows he should have avoided that one. Agrabah is looking to score with low kicks. Martinez misses with a looping left. Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Martinez misses with a low kick. Agrabah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez. Martinez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Agrabah counters with an inside leg kick. Agrabah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agrabah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Martinez closes the distance looking to clinch and Agrabah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Agrabah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinez throws a leg kick and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Agrabah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Martinez swings widly with a right hand
and Agrabah counters with a nice body kick.
Agrabah connects with a leg kick. Martinez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Agrabah.
Agrabah scores with a body shot.
Agrabah throws a nice outside leg kick. Martinez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agrabah misses with a low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Agrabah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Agrabah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Agrabah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez's head. Martinez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martinez thows a body shot but no joy. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Agrabah. Martinez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Agrabah's corner calls for a 1-2. Agrabah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Martinez has a takedown stuffed. Martinez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Agrabah on the side of the head. Martinez swings and misses with a shot to the body and Agrabah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Martinez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martinez throws a sloppy body shot
and Agrabah counters with a two punch combo. Martinez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Agrabah lands a slapping body shot.
Agrabah lands with a slapping head kick. Martinez tries for a takedown but Agrabah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Agrabah.
An inside leg kick lands from Agrabah. A good leg kick by Agrabah. Agrabah lands with a good body shot. Agrabah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Agrabah.
Agrabah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Agrabah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinez. Agrabah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Agrabah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martinez. Martinez circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Agrabah connects with an inside leg kick. Agrabah cracks the inside of Martinez's front leg. Agrabah lands a head kick!
Martinez is rocked! Agrabah throws a nice inside leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Agrabah.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Agrabah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martinez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Agrabah. Agrabah connects with a high kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah clearly takes 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.
Martinez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Agrabah finish him? Agrabah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Agrabah did well to prevent Martinez getting side control. Martinez seems to have recovered his senses. Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Agrabah defends the submission attempt. Martinez is pressing down on Agrabah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Agrabah is holding on for now. Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Martinez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Martinez wants to control but Agrabah is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agrabah moves into full guard.
Agrabah is adopting a defensive guard. Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Agrabah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Martinez is looking to sweep but instead, Agrabah has passed into half guard.
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. Agrabah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Agrabah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Martinez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Agrabah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Agrabah keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass. Agrabah is pulling down on Martinez's head to control his posture. Martinez trying to control but Agrabah is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Agrabah throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez. Martinez throws a sloppy body shot
and Agrabah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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. Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Agrabah counters with a stiff right hand. Martinez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Agrabah is able to avoid easily. Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agrabah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Agrabah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Agrabah misses with a right hand and Martinez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Agrabah. Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agrabah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agrabah's elbow. Agrabah lands a shot to the body. A battle for position here, against the cage. Agrabah working some nice short punches in the clinch. Martinez can't get the takedown.
Agrabah lands a hook to the side of the head. Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah had his way with Jesus Martinez in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Martinez is looking to clinch but Agrabah is avoiding it.
Martinez throws a leg kick and Agrabah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Martinez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Martinez checks the leg kick. Agrabah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Agrabah missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Agrabah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Agrabah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Agrabah lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martinez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Agrabah shows good takedown defense. Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agrabah.
Martinez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martinez.
Martinez throws a lazy head kick and Agrabah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Martinez really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round. Martinez thows a leg kick but Agrabah checks it and Agrabah counters with a right hand to the body. Agrabah scores with a jab. Agrabah throws a good cross that connects.
Martinez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Martinez finds it's way through Agrabah's defenses. Agrabah pushes Martinez away with a front kick. Agrabah throws a leg kick which misses Martinez's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinez tries to avoid it. Agrabah connects with a solid leg kick. Agrabah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Agrabah connects with a body shot. Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agrabah. Agrabah obviously looking to wear him down.
Agrabah throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Agrabah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jesus Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agrabah is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Martinez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Agrabah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martinez's knee momentarily. Agrabah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Martinez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Agrabah. Agrabah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martinez if he has to take too many more of those.
Martinez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Agrabah throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range. Martinez misses the body punch and Agrabah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Agrabah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez. Agrabah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez. Agrabah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martinez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Agrabah thuds his right hand into Martinez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Martinez misses with a combination
and Agrabah counters with an outside leg kick.
Agrabah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage! Good leg kick by Agrabah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Agrabah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Agrabah with a jab. Agrabah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Agrabah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Agrabah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A good leg kick by Agrabah. Agrabah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Agrabah throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily. Agrabah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Martinez throws a right hand that misses
and Agrabah counters with a big head kick but Martinez shrugs it off. Agrabah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Martinez prevents Agrabah from escaping the position. Martinez working the strikes but Agrabah uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Martinez stops Agrabah from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Agrabah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez. Agrabah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Martinez. Jafar Agrabah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Agrabah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
And that's the end of the fight! Jafar Agrabah showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agrabah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:43 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:43 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafar Agrabah! Jafar Agrabah retains his lightweight title!
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