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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood's entrance music is Eminem - Crack A Bottle. A fine choice. Jordan Youngblood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaune Scally!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scally fails with the takedown
and Youngblood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick lands from Youngblood that sends Scally to the canvas. Scally tries to scramble back to his feet but Youngblood brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Shaune Scally has been cut.
Youngblood scores with punches from side control.
Scally is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Youngblood working the ground and pound from side control.
Scally is still in real trouble! Can Youngblood finish him?
Youngblood lands a strong strike to the head of Scally. That's dazed him! Youngblood looking to finish here. Scally is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Youngblood lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Youngblood!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Youri van der Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Basilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der Boom comes to the cage accompanied by "No Way But The Hard Way" by Airbourne. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Youri van der Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Basilan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basilan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Basilan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Basilan.
Basilan connects with an inside leg kick.
van der Boom with a poor takedown
and Basilan counters with an inside leg kick.
van der Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basilan was well out of range. Poor timing from van der Boom.
van der Boom takes a swing at Basilan's ribcage but misses.
Basilan avoids the body shot from van der Boom.
van der Boom throws a body punch but Basilan moves out of range.
Basilan ducks under a wild hook from van der Boom.
van der Boom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Youri van der Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from van der Boom misses.
A good leg kick by Basilan.
Basilan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to van der Boom's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
van der Boom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Basilan counters with an outside leg kick.
van der Boom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Basilan.
Basilan moves into the clinch successfully.
van der Boom tries to score a body lock takedown but Basilan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youri van der Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basilan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Basilan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Basilan is pressed up against the cage. van der Boom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Basilan down to the mat. Basilan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
van der Boom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
van der Boom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
van der Boom is breathing heavily.
van der Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Basilan. Basilan obviously looking to wear him down.
van der Boom with a poor takedown
and Basilan counters with a nice low kick that buckles van der Boom's knee momentarily.
Basilan connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
van der Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basilan was well out of range. Poor timing from van der Boom.
Basilan keeps van der Boom at a distance using the push kick.
Basilan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Felix Basilan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Basilan. That's going to slow van der Boom down.
A good leg kick by Basilan.
Basilan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Basilan lands a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Basilan. van der Boom shrugs it off though.
Basilan throws a body punch but van der Boom moves out of range.
Basilan delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from van der Boom. Basilan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Basilan misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Basilan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Basilan.
Basilan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Basilan feints and then cracks van der Boom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow van der Boom down.
van der Boom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basilan.
van der Boom is looking to wear down Basilan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Basilan scores with a head kick.
Basilan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
van der Boom misses the shot to the body.
Basilan scores with a head kick.
Basilan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
van der Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Basilan fakes the leg kick and cracks van der Boom in the body.
Basilan tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan feints and then cracks van der Boom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow van der Boom down.
van der Boom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Basilan can pounce on him.
van der Boom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basilan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of van der Boom's head.
It looks like Youri van der Boom has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Basilan.
Basilan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Basilan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of van der Boom's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basilan.
van der Boom fails with the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
van der Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.
van der Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basilan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Basilan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Youri van der Boom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
van der Boom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Basilan.
Basilan is looking to slow van der Boom down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Basilan, right into the meat.
Basilan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and van der Boom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Basilan thumps van der Boom with a low kick.
Basilan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
van der Boom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Basilan.
Basilan doesn't manage to clinch there - van der Boom circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Basilan as van der Boom shoots in.
van der Boom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Basilan counters with a nice low kick that buckles van der Boom's knee momentarily.
van der Boom misses with a straight left.
Basilan scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Boom has his takedown stuffed
and Basilan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youri van der Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basilan scores with a push kick.
A head kick from Basilan lands but van der Boom takes it in his stride.
van der Boom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basilan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
van der Boom thows a leg kick but Basilan checks it
and Basilan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Basilan. That's going to slow van der Boom down.
Basilan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
van der Boom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Basilan.
Basilan throws a front kick that sends van der Boom stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
van der Boom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basilan throws an overhand right that lands on van der Boom's shoulder, as van der Boom tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilan is looking to slow van der Boom down with leg kicks.
van der Boom with a poor takedown
and Basilan counters with a good, hard body kick but van der Boom shrugs it off.
Basilan cracks the inside of van der Boom's front leg.
Basilan tries to clinch but van der Boom is having none of it.
Basilan throws a head kick that half lands.
Basilan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Basilan thows a body kick. van der Boom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for van der Boom. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Basilan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Basilan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by van der Boom.
Basilan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Basilan scores with a head kick. van der Boom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Felix Basilan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Basilan tenderised van der Boom's leg. van der Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Basilan misses the target.
Nice body kick from Basilan.
Basilan throws a front kick that sends van der Boom stumbling back into the cage.
Basilan lands a high kick!
Crunch! Basilan slams his shin into van der Boom's torso.
van der Boom slips a straight right by Basilan.
van der Boom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Basilan.
Basilan scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basilan connects with a leg kick. van der Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan delivers a nice body kick.
Basilan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Basilan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Basilan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Basilan!
Basilan keeps van der Boom at a distance using the push kick.
Basilan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That kick from Basilan tenderised van der Boom's leg. van der Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Basilan connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basilan lands with a thumping leg kick.
van der Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Basilan.
Basilan thuds his shin into the meat of van der Boom's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Basilan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Youri van der Boom's cut.
That's time! van der Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
van der Boom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basilan is looking to slow van der Boom down with leg kicks.
Basilan misses with a wild body shot.
van der Boom misses with a leg kick
and Basilan counters with a nice leg kick.
van der Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basilan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
van der Boom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Basilan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Basilan connects with a leg kick. van der Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Basilan keeps van der Boom at a distance using the push kick.
Basilan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Basilan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basilan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Boom tries for a takedown but Basilan circles away easily
and Basilan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. van der Boom really felt that one!
Basilan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Basilan lands with a kick to the temple. van der Boom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Basilan - that will leave a mark!
Basilan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Basilan looks to throw the jab but van der Boom is out of range.
Basilan lands a nice leg kick that just misses van der Boom's sensitive parts.
Basilan misses with a hook.
Basilan misses the shot to the body.
van der Boom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilan feints and then cracks van der Boom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow van der Boom down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basilan thumps van der Boom with a low kick.
Basilan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Basilan scores with a kick to the body.
Basilan forces van der Boom back against the cage and clinches.
Basilan lands a knee to the head.
Basilan landing knees to the head.
Basilan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Basilan looking to throw knees to the head but van der Boom is blocking nicely.
Basilan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Basilan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but van der Boom blocks it with crossed arms.
Basilan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Basilan.
Basilan scores with a knee to the head.
Basilan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Basilan with a knee to the head.
Basilan misses with a knee to the head.
Basilan connects with a nasty looking knee right to van der Boom's face.
van der Boom is trying to drag Basilan to the mat but Basilan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youri van der Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilan lands a knee to the head.
van der Boom takes a knee right on the jaw!
van der Boom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Basilan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Basilan.
Basilan connects with a nasty looking knee right to van der Boom's face.
Basilan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
van der Boom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Basilan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Basilan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Basilan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Basilan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Basilan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
van der Boom jumps guard but Basilan stands there with van der Boom around his waist. van der Boom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Basilan tries to land a knee to the head but van der Boom blocks with his arms.
van der Boom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Basilan prevents it.
Basilan scores with a knee to the head.
van der Boom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Basilan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Basilan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Felix Basilan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan connects with a solid leg kick.
van der Boom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
van der Boom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
van der Boom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
van der Boom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Basilan is refusing to be controlled, as van der Boom sits in half guard.
Youri van der Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
van der Boom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Basilan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Basilan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Basilan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Verrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Communism (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uriel Verrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Communism !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verrus dips to his left and cracks Communism with an uppercut!
Communism is looking to clinch but Verrus is avoiding it.
Verrus looks to clinch
and Communism moves into the clinch.
Communism tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Communism prevents a body shot from Verrus.
Communism manages to break the clinch.
Verrus wants to clinch
and Communism counters with a big head kick but Verrus shrugs it off.
Verrus swinging wildly here.
A shot to the body from Verrus misses
and Communism counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Verrus is looking to get back to full guard here but Communism has managed to pass to side control instead.
Verrus is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Verrus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verrus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Communism trying to control the action but Verrus is working from the bottom.
Communism performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vladimir Communism hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Verrus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Communism is trying to defend but Verrus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Communism looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verrus is taking a breather. Communism says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Verrus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Communism is looking to improve his position.
Verrus trying to control the action but Communism is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Verrus lands a nice short elbow.
Communism is pressing down on Verrus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Communism looks gassed!
Verrus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Verrus scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verrus wants to control from the top but Communism keeps moving.
Verrus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Verrus is stalling in the full guard.
Communism had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verrus defends it easily.
Verrus is in close to Communism 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Verrus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Communism 's guard.
Verrus lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Verrus connects with a nice short shot to Communism 's temple.
Verrus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Verrus working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Verrus.
Communism actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Communism is staying active underneath Verrus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Verrus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Verrus lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verrus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Verrus 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Verrus connects with a nice short shot to Communism 's temple.
Verrus lands strikes from half guard.
Verrus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Verrus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verrus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Communism tries to roll over but Verrus keeps him under control.
Verrus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Verrus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Verrus tries to clinch but Communism moves out of range.
Communism gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Verrus throws a big right hand that misses.
Verrus advances position into side control!
Communism tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Communism is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Communism manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Communism is breathing heavily.
Verrus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Communism with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uriel Verrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verrus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Verrus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Communism on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verrus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Communism keeps working.
Verrus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Communism is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Verrus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Verrus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Verrus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Verrus lands a nice shot to the head.
Communism is in a horrible position here. Verrus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Verrus.
Verrus looking to control but Communism is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Communism is trying desperately to improve position.
Communism takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verrus with the ground and pound from mount.
Verrus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Verrus scoring with strikes but Communism is staying in there.
Verrus unloading with bombs!
Communism is in a horrible position here. Verrus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Verrus tries to control but Communism wriggling away.
Verrus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Communism ?
Communism is working to get back to half guard.
Verrus wants to control the pace but Communism is squirming around nicely.
Verrus scoring with strikes but Communism is staying in there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verrus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Communism can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verrus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Verrus content just to control the position here.
Communism really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verrus lands a big shot there that rocks Communism but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Verrus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Verrus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Communism can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Communism is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Verrus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Verrus.
Communism is bucking up trying to escape but Verrus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Verrus working Communism over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verrus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Verrus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Communism hang on?
Verrus working for a guillotine from mount but Communism is in no mood to give up.
Verrus landing strikes from the mount and Communism is in trouble!
Verrus lands a nice shot to the head.
Verrus lands a nice shot to the head.
Verrus working Communism over with strikes here.
Verrus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Communism looks a forlorn figure.
Verrus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Communism can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Communism can't escape the position.
Communism is in a horrible position here. Verrus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Verrus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Verrus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Communism dodges the punch combination from Verrus.
Uriel Verrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verrus takes a swing at Communism 's ribcage but misses.
Communism lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Verrus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Verrus keeps the fight on the outside.
Verrus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Verrus duly obliges.
Verrus has closed the distance and engaged Communism in a clinch.
Verrus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Communism pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verrus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Communism sprawls well. Communism wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Verrus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Verrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verrus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Communism moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verrus misses with a wild body shot.
Verrus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Communism counters with a single leg into guard. Verrus didn't expect that.
Verrus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Communism 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verrus wants to sweep here but Communism controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Communism wasn't active enough on the ground.
Communism is looking to clinch but Verrus is avoiding it.
Vladimir Communism has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verrus throws a looping overhand right but Communism ducks down to avoid it.
Vladimir Communism is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Communism misses with a head kick.
Verrus is looking to clinch.
Verrus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Communism takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uriel Verrus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Communism tries to move into range but Verrus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verrus throws a hook to the side of Communism 's head but Communism sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Communism has a couple of punches blocked by Verrus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Communism lands a knee to the body.
Communism tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Communism missing with knees to the body.
Verrus is working for takedown but Communism is calmly controlling the position for now.
Communism goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verrus is trying to break the clinch but Communism is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Verrus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Communism wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Communism is fighting off a takedown attempt but Verrus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Communism to the mat. Communism regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Communism comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Verrus 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Verrus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conrad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rider Part II. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trick Daddy-Lets Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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289 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dj Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Conrad lands.
It looks like Dj Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Conrad's body. Conrad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Conrad.
Conrad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conrad throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Conrad.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conrad.
Conrad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Conrad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conrad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Conrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Conrad misses the shot to the body.
Conrad swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Conrad tries to clinch up
and Conrad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conrad moves away.
Dj Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conrad shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conrad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conrad tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Conrad chips away with some ground and pound.
Conrad controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Conrad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Conrad lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Conrad is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Conrad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conrad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jackson reverses the position - he's now on top in Conrad's guard.
Conrad pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conrad.
Jack Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Conrad lands a lovely overhand right.
Conrad throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Conrad scores with a jab to the body.
Conrad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conrad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Conrad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Conrad trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Conrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dj Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Conrad lands a jab to the head.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Conrad connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conrad lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That has opened up Dj Jackson's cut even more.
Conrad lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conrad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conrad is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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 ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Conrad just wasn't active enough.
An inside leg kick lands from Conrad.
Conrad closes the distance and clinches.
Conrad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conrad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jackson tumbles to the floor! Conrad threw a big shot that dropped him and now Conrad is on top looking to finish! Jackson has guard but can he survive?!
Jackson is rocked!
Conrad is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Conrad finish him?
Conrad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Conrad tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Conrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conrad lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Dj Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Conrad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conrad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Conrad controls the position from side control.
Conrad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conrad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Conrad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dj Jackson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Conrad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Conrad ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Conrad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Conrad is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Crunch! Conrad slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Conrad stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad advances position into side control!
Conrad advances nicely into full mount.
Conrad connects with a bit shot that sees Jackson covering up! More strikes from Conrad and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Conrad is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Conrad!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonatan Valasvatsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Townsend's entrance music is Walk by Pantera. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenneth Townsend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joonatan Valasvatsa!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsend gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Valasvatsa to counter with a crisp jab.
Townsend throws an off balance right hand
and Valasvatsa counters with a nice uppercut.
Townsend with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valasvatsa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valasvatsa. Townsend does a little dance to reset his feet.
Townsend tries to clinch up
and Valasvatsa counters with a left to the body.
Townsend thows a body shot but no joy.
Townsend tries for a takedown but Valasvatsa circles away easily
and Valasvatsa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Townsend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valasvatsa advances to half guard.
Townsend won't allow Valasvatsa to pass to mount.
Valasvatsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Townsend looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valasvatsa works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasvatsa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Townsend gets back to half guard.
Townsend wants to improve his position but Valasvatsa is controlling well.
Townsend is breathing heavily.
Townsend makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Townsend.
Valasvatsa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valasvatsa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valasvatsa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valasvatsa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valasvatsa tries for a kimura but Townsend is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Townsend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valasvatsa lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valasvatsa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Townsend is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Valasvatsa yanks on the arm and Townsend is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Valasvatsa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joonatan Valasvatsa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Last Fight. Ufcowski jr has chosen Slipknot - Duality as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Gracia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracia looks for the body kick but Ufcowski jr saw that one coming.
Jose Gracia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ufcowski jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ufcowski jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracia throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr moved away.
A jab from Ufcowski jr misses.
Gracia throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ufcowski jr blocks the body kick.
Ufcowski jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracia connects with an inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracia but Gracia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ufcowski jr. That did some damage!
Gracia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ufcowski jr missing with a left hand there. Gracia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ufcowski jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ufcowski jr working the ground and pound but Gracia is defending the strikes.
Ufcowski jr is working to tighten is grip on Gracia's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gracia has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ufcowski jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Gracia passes out! Ufcowski jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pawel Ufcowski jr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Quintero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Surfin´ bird. Quintero has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Quintero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Quintero misses with a double jab
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quintero looks gassed!
Karlsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Carlos Quintero has been cut.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. Quintero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Karlsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karlsson scores with a three punch combo!
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Karlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karlsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karlsson.
Karlsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karlsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karlsson scores with a knee to the head.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karlsson obliges.
Karlsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quintero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Quintero working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quintero's face.
Quintero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Quintero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quintero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karlsson.
Quintero misses with a punch on the inside.
Quintero wants a takedown.
Karlsson landing knees to the body.
Quintero looking to throw knees to the head but Karlsson is blocking nicely.
Karlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quintero.
Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Quintero won't want to take too many of those.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quintero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karlsson's brow.
Quintero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson crunches a lovely knee into Quintero's ribcage.
Karlsson blocks an elbow strike from Quintero.
Knees to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Quintero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Karlsson looking to throw knees to the head but Quintero is blocking nicely.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quintero scores with a shoulder strike.
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.
Quintero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karlsson prevents it.
Quintero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Quintero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Quintero scores with a hook to the body.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
Karlsson landing knees to the body.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Quintero wants a takedown but no success here.
Kurt Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Quintero.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Quintero won't want to take too many of those.
Karlsson avoids the elbow strike from Quintero, against the cage.
Quintero managing to block the knees to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson crunches a lovely knee into Quintero's ribcage.
Quintero lands an elbow inside.
Karlsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quintero has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karlsson scores with a knee to the head.
Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quintero blocks it with crossed arms.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
Quintero misses with a body punch.
Quintero trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson scores with a knee to the head.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quintero swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Knees to the body from Karlsson.
Knees to the body from Karlsson.
Quintero tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karlsson misses with a knee strike.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Quintero.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
Quintero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Quintero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a knee to the head.
Quintero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Quintero avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quintero.
Quintero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Quintero is predictable there
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurt Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quintero looks to clinch
and Karlsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quintero's knee momentarily.
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quintero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quintero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karlsson counters with a leg kick.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karlsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quintero's calf.
Quintero darts in trying to clinch
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Quintero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karlsson cracks Quintero with a good jab.
Quintero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quintero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karlsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karlsson.
Quintero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quintero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karlsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karlsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karlsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karlsson lands with a kick to the temple. Quintero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kurt Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quintero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quintero is breathing heavily.
Karlsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Quintero
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quintero misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintero throws a sloppy body shot
and Karlsson counters with a low kick, right behind Quintero 's knee.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat.
Quintero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karlsson.
Quintero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karlsson throws a head kick that Quintero semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Karlsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Quintero won't want to take too many of those.
Quintero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quintero can do to turn this around?
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Quintero misses with an elbow over the top.
Karlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quintero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karlsson's brow.
Karlsson scores with a knee to the head.
Karlsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
Quintero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Quintero won't want to take too many of those.
Quintero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karlsson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karlsson obliges.
Karlsson landing knees to the body.
Karlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quintero.
Quintero managing to block the knees to the body from Karlsson.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Quintero pushes off an throws an elbow but Karlsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karlsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quintero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Quintero tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Quintero back against the cage.
Karlsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quintero's face.
Karlsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Karlsson.
Quintero avoiding damage as Karlsson throws knees to the body.
Kurt Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karlsson dodges an elbow strike from Quintero.
Karlsson misses with a knee to the head.
Quintero lands a nice elbow.
Karlsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Quintero misses with some punches.
Karlsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Quintero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quintero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karlsson avoids it.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Quintero obliges.
Quintero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quintero throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Quintero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Karlsson landing knees to the body.
Quintero tries to land knees in the clinch but Karlsson avoids the damage to the body.
Quintero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Quintero lands an uppercut.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Quintero avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quintero.
Knees to the body from Karlsson.
Quintero breaks the clinch.
Quintero wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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.
Karlsson has Quintero up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quintero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quintero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Quintero won't want to take too many of those.
Karlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quintero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karlsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Quintero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Knees to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quintero's face.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Quintero takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson misses with a knee to the head.
Karlsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quintero is defending well for now.
Quintero tries for a takedown but Karlsson manages to get underhooks.
Quintero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karlsson is defending well for now.
Karlsson crunches a lovely knee into Quintero's ribcage.
Quintero throws an elbow that misses.
Karlsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Karlsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Quintero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Quintero misses
and Karlsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Karlsson cracks the inside of Quintero's front leg.
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karlsson.
Quintero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quintero lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson managing to block the knees to the body from Quintero.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karlsson obliges.
Karlsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson tries to land a knee to the head but Quintero blocks with his arms.
Quintero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karlsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Karlsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Quintero working aggressively here.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quintero.
Karlsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karlsson has Quintero pressed against the cage, preventing Quintero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quintero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlsson crunches a lovely knee into Quintero's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Quintero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quintero tries to break the clinch but Karlsson is controlling the position.
Quintero lands with a left to the head.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Quintero won't want to take too many of those.
Quintero pushes off an throws an elbow but Karlsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a knee to the head.
Quintero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quintero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karlsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quintero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson is pressed up against the cage. Quintero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlsson down to the mat. Karlsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quintero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Quintero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karlsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karlsson. That's going to slow Quintero down.
A shot to the body from Quintero misses
and Karlsson counters with a low kick, right behind Quintero 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlsson.
Quintero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karlsson lands a high kick!
Quintero fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurt Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Quintero.
Quintero takes one to the side of the head.
Karlsson scores with a nice right hand.
Karlsson clinches up with Quintero and pushes him back against the cage.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson crunches a lovely knee into Quintero's ribcage.
Karlsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quintero's face.
Quintero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Quintero is trying to push Karlsson away but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quintero with a knee to the head.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson looking to throw knees to the head but Quintero is blocking nicely.
Karlsson scores with a knee to the head.
Carlos Quintero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Quintero.
Karlsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quintero's face.
Knees to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a knee to the head.
Karlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quintero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karlsson working Quintero over with knees to the body.
Karlsson crunches a lovely knee into Quintero's ribcage.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Karlsson lands a knee to the body.
Quintero tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quintero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Quintero won't want to take too many of those.
Karlsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quintero's face.
Quintero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karlsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quintero's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Karlsson lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quintero's face.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
Karlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quintero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Quintero can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karlsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karlsson scores with a knee to the head.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson working Quintero over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson with a knee to the head.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quintero is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quintero.
Karlsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Quintero takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tortuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Tortuga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Rizzo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Tortuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo with a poor takedown
and Tortuga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Tortuga circles away easily
and Tortuga counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tortuga's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tortuga wants to get back to his feet but Rizzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Tortuga is keeping the position.
Tortuga looking for a sweep. Not yet Tortuga, not yet.
Rizzo drops back looking for a leg! Tortuga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tortuga manages to kick Rizzo off! Rizzo jumps back into Tortuga's guard.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tortuga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rizzo on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizzo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rizzo tries to advance to mount but Tortuga denies him.
An elbow from Rizzo crashes against the mat.
Tortuga manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga tries to roll over but Rizzo keeps him under control.
Tortuga is trying to maintain the position but Rizzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Rizzo seems to be looking for submissions.
Rizzo tries to pass to full mount but Tortuga defends it.
Rizzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tortuga's head.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tortuga trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rizzo tries to pass to full mount but Tortuga defends it.
Tortuga punching from the bottom.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tortuga sees it coming and defends easily.
Rizzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tortuga has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rizzo lands a nice short elbow.
Rizzo is looking for a kimura but Tortuga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizzo to get the leverage.
Tortuga trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking for a kimura but Tortuga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizzo to get the leverage.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tortuga missing with punches from the bottom.
Tortuga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rizzo distracts Tortuga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tortuga wants to sweep but no luck.
Rizzo distracts Tortuga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tortuga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tortuga tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tortuga trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rizzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tortuga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rizzo tries to get to full guard but Tortuga has control of the leg.
Tortuga is keen to just control but Rizzo is a slippery customer.
Rizzo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tortuga.
Rizzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tortuga manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo stands and throws Tortuga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tortuga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo is working Tortuga over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rizzo tries for a kimura but Tortuga is defending well.
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tortuga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rizzo scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rizzo lands a few punches from side control.
Mario Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tortuga is trying to improve his position.
Tortuga gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tortuga wants to control but Rizzo is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Tortuga is defending well.
Rizzo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rizzo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rizzo with the ground and pound but Tortuga uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo stands up over Tortuga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tortuga is controlling Rizzo's posture.
Rizzo advances position into side control!
Rizzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tortuga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tortuga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rizzo misses with a takedown
and Tortuga counters with a single leg into guard. Rizzo didn't expect that.
Tortuga is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rizzo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tortuga is looking to defend but Rizzo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tortuga! Rizzo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tortuga taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Rizzo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Mariotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Scalante is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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188 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Scalante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alberto Mariotti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scalante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mariotti moves away.
Mariotti misses with a left hand
and Scalante counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scalante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mariotti moves away.
Mariotti dodges the punch combination from Scalante.
A shot to the body from Mariotti misses
and Scalante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mariotti misses with a hook
and Scalante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mariotti moves away from the strike by Scalante.
Scalante is looking to wear down Mariotti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scalante scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mariotti doesn't seem bothered though.
Scalante scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scalante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mariotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mariotti looks gassed!
Scalante scores with a jab. Mariotti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scalante connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariotti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice jab there from Scalante.
Scalante lands with a nice body punch.
Scalante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mariotti's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scalante lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scalante cracks Mariotti with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Scalante has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mariotti to stand back up!
Mariotti is rocked!
Scalante lands with a nice body punch.
Scalante stuns Mariotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mariotti tries to move into range but Scalante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scalante lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Scalante misses.
Scalante lands with a cross.
Scalante connects with a looping right hand.
Scalante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mariotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scalante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Scalante. That snapped Mariotti's head back.
Scalante jabs Mariotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scalante sizes up Mariotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scalante lands a body shot.
Mariotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scalante uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scalante lands a nice shot that snaps Mariotti's head back.
Scalante digs a good body shot into Mariotti's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Scalante.
Scalante fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scalante scores with a jab.
Scalante scores with the left hand. Mariotti knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scalante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scalante is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scalante moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scalante stuns Mariotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scalante, as that shot connected.
Scalante lands a nice hook to Mariotti's body. Mariotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mariotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scalante counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mariotti moves forwards but Scalante connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scalante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Scalante dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scalante throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mariotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mariotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scalante scores with a body shot.
Mariotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mariotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Scalante counters with a straight right hand.
Scalante jabs Mariotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scalante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mariotti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Scalante coming out on top.
Rocky Scalante is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mariotti is breathing heavily.
Mariotti throws a right hand that misses
and Scalante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scalante lands with a nice body punch.
Scalante lands with a nice body punch.
Scalante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scalante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mariotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scalante lands an overhand right.
Scalante jabs Mariotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scalante lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good standup being displayed there by Scalante as he connects with a hook.
Scalante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scalante lands with an overhand left.
Mariotti swings widly with a right hand
and Scalante counters with a nice body shot.
Mariotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scalante.
Mariotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Scalante finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mariotti seems to have recovered his senses.
Mariotti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scalante to score with a decent uppercut.
Mariotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scalante scores with a one two! Mariotti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scalante lands a right hook to the body.
Scalante scores with a jab to the body.
Mariotti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scalante scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mariotti in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mariotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scalante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scalante.
Scalante works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Mariotti is just out of range.
Mariotti throws a right hand that misses
and Scalante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scalante stuns Mariotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scalante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mariotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mariotti takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Scalante dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Scalante darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mariotti misses with a left hand
and Scalante counters with a straight right hand.
Scalante scores with a nice strike.
Scalante connects with a nice looking jab.
Scalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mariotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mariotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scalante lands a nice shot to the body.
Scalante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mariotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scalante connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mariotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mariotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Scalante as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Scalante. Beautiful body shot.
Scalante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scalante lands a lovely overhand right.
Scalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mariotti can do to turn this around?
Scalante with a hook.
Mariotti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scalante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scalante punishes Mariotti's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Scalante. Beautiful body shot.
Mariotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mariotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scalante sizes up Mariotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mariotti moves forwards but Scalante connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scalante scores with a punch to the head.
Scalante feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mariotti sprawling to the canvas! Mariotti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Scalante finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scalante connects with a single shot there.
Scalante lunges at Mariotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mariotti's hand.
Mariotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scalante scores with a hook to the body. Mariotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mariotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scalante fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scalante listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Scalante.
Mariotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Scalante lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scalante lands a glancing blow to the side of Mariotti's head.
Mariotti misses with a body shot
and Scalante counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Scalante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mariotti doesn't seem phased though.
Mariotti walks into a stiff left hand from Scalante.
Mariotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scalante throws a shot to the body.
Alberto Mariotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Scalante catches Mariotti right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Scalante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scalante 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Scalante!
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