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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cutler's entrance music is It's Not Over by Daughtry. A fine choice. Jay Cutler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Russ Reaper's chin.
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russ Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cutler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reaper misses with a double jab.
Reaper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reaper duly obliges.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cutler sprawls well initially but Reaper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reaper thows a huge punch but Cutler dodges it nicely.
Reaper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cutler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reaper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cutler is adopting a defensive guard.
Reaper preventing the sweep.
Cutler keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass.
Cutler pulls Reaper in close to his closed guard and prevents Reaper from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cutler trying to strike off his back.
Cutler trying to strike off his back.
Cutler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reaper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cutler looking for a sweep. Not yet Cutler, not yet.
Cutler is working hard here to advance position.
Reaper throws a big right hand that misses.
Cutler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reaper is desperately trying to improve his position but Cutler has a good base and remains in mount.
Cutler punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Russ Reaper has been cut.
Cutler lands a big elbow.
Cutler is landing with some decent strikes but Reaper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The cut above Russ Reaper's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russ Reaper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Cutler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Engbloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Lunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klaus Engbloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Lunn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engbloom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lunn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lunn is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engbloom is looking to improve his position.
Engbloom is trying to control but can't.
Lunn is looking for a kimura but Engbloom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lunn to get the leverage.
Engbloom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lunn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lunn's back!
Engbloom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engbloom throws a series of strikes and Lunn wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Engbloom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Engbloom misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lunn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engbloom moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lunn has worked his arm free - good work by Lunn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engbloom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Engbloom throws a strike aimed at the side of Lunn's head but Lunn avoids it well.
Engbloom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lunn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Engbloom working away.
Engbloom looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lunn is avoiding damage well.
Engbloom throws a strike aimed at the side of Lunn's head but Lunn avoids it well.
Lunn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Engbloom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lunn keeps working.
Lunn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Engbloom.
Lunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engbloom.
Lunn is staying active underneath Engbloom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lunn trying to hold on to Engbloom's head to control him but Engbloom postures up.
Engbloom wants to control but Lunn is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom seems to be working for a kimura but Lunn defends the submission attempt.
Engbloom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lunn is just riding it out for now. Engbloom eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Engbloom trying to control but Lunn is working from the bottom.
Lunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engbloom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lunn is pulling down on Engbloom's head. It's preventing any offense from Engbloom, at least for the moment.
Engbloom throws a strike but Lunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunn wants to control from the top but Engbloom keeps moving.
Engbloom is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lunn has his hands clasped together but Engbloom extends an breaks Lunn's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Engbloom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Engbloom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Ludacris-Move Bitch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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202 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Carter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopoulos throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
Christopoulos misses with a looping left.
Carter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Christopoulos misses with a looping right.
Christopoulos blocks a jab.
Christopoulos swings widly with a right hand
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jason Christopoulos has been cut.
Christopoulos throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Christopoulos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christopoulos swinging wildly here.
Carter throws a series of punches but Christopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Christopoulos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christopoulos working the head and body with strikes.
Christopoulos wants to free his trapped foot but Carter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Christopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to hold on to Christopoulos's head to control him but Christopoulos postures up.
Christopoulos with the ground and pound but Carter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carter managing to control the position.
Christopoulos won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
Christopoulos is looking to advance position but Carter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carter controlling from mount.
Christopoulos tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Christopoulos tries to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter trying to control but Christopoulos is having none of it.
Christopoulos tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carter looking to control but Christopoulos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christopoulos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Christopoulos tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carter content just to control the position here.
Carter wants to control the pace but Christopoulos is squirming around nicely.
Carter controlling his opponent.
Christopoulos is trying to escape the mount.
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Christopoulos tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Christopoulos'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.
Carter lands a left and a right that send Christopoulos crashing to the mat, dazed. Carter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Christopoulos is rocked!
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!
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Christopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
Carter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Christopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Jason Christopoulos's cut is getting worse.
Christopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christopoulos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Christopoulos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Christopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Christopoulos trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopoulos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Christopoulos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Christopoulos, into his guard.
Carter wants to stand and escape but instead Christopoulos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Christopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Carter wants to stand but Christopoulos is controlling the position.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopoulos.
Carter is controlling Christopoulos's posture.
Christopoulos postures up and lands a big shot to Carter's brow.
Christopoulos pushing down on Carter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christopoulos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christopoulos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christopoulos trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Christopoulos there.
Christopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Christopoulos 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.
Christopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christopoulos throws a strike but Carter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Carter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Christopoulos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christopoulos throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christopoulos wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Christopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Christopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jerome Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Carter moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Christopoulos! Carter continues to tee off on Christopoulos, landing with a left and a right! Carter connects with a right hand that leaves Christopoulos sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daizu Mitsusada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsusada comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Nothing Else Matters. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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163 lbs
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161 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Daizu Mitsusada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Woleman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitsusada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Woleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitsusada thinking.
Daizu Mitsusada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woleman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mitsusada misses with a left hand
and Woleman counters with a nice body shot.
Mitsusada swings widly with a right hand
and Woleman counters with a two punch combo.
Mitsusada throws a combination that misses
and Woleman counters with a left to the body.
Mitsusada looks to clinch
and Woleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Mitsusada misses with a double jab
and Woleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitsusada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mitsusada tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Woleman counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitsusada misses with a hook to the body
and Woleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitsusada thinking.
Mitsusada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitsusada throws a combination that misses
and Woleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitsusada thinking.
Mitsusada misses with a lunging right hand
and Woleman counters with a shoot takedown. Mitsusada fights it but they end up in guard.
Woleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitsusada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Mitsusada keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Woleman.
Woleman scores with the left hand. Mitsusada knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Woleman.
Woleman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mitsusada rather than just go for the knockout.
Mitsusada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woleman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woleman.
Woleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitsusada is trying to force a seperation but Woleman has the dominant position.
Woleman has had enough of the clinch but Mitsusada keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Woleman keeps control of Mitsusada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mitsusada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Woleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitsusada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitsusada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Woleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Woleman darts in and clinches Mitsusada up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitsusada or not.
Woleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitsusada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitsusada misses with a combination
so Woleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitsusada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woleman looking to sit in guard and control but Mitsusada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mitsusada stopping the sweep attempt from Woleman.
Woleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitsusada's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada kicks Woleman off and gets to his feet.
Mitsusada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mitsusada tries to clinch but Woleman moves away
and Woleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitsusada throws a poor cross that misses
and Woleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitsusada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woleman manages to avoid it.
Mitsusada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Woleman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitsusada throws a combination that misses
and Woleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mitsusada throws a right hand that misses
and Woleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitsusada misses the body punch
and Woleman counters with a straight right hand.
Mitsusada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woleman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Woleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Woleman counters with a takedown into side control.
Woleman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Woleman.
Woleman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsusada throws a leg kick
and Woleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mitsusada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mitsusada.
Woleman checks a low kick from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada swings widly with a right hand
and Woleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitsusada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitsusada tries to clinch but Woleman is having none of it.
A left lands for Woleman.
Mitsusada darts in trying to clinch
and Woleman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitsusada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woleman.
Woleman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mitsusada throws a leg kick
and Woleman counters with a series of strikes. Mitsusada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daizu Mitsusada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Woleman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mitsusada has time to react.
Mitsusada misses with a double jab
and Woleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitsusada misses with a double jab
and Woleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mitsusada throws a combination that misses
and Woleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Woleman jabs Mitsusada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mitsusada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Mitsusada misses with a body punch
and Woleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitsusada thinking.
Mitsusada walks into a left hand.
Mitsusada misses with a right hand
and Woleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mitsusada wants to clinch
and Woleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Woleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mitsusada misses with a combination
and Woleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada tries to clinch up
and Woleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitsusada misses with a right hand
and Woleman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mitsusada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woleman counters with a series of strikes. Mitsusada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mitsusada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Woleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitsusada connects with a leg kick. Woleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Mitsusada coming out on top.
Woleman moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woleman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Woleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mitsusada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mitsusada throws a combination that misses
and Woleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mitsusada misses with a double jab
and Woleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mitsusada won't be happy with that.
Mitsusada is trying to escape the position but Woleman is controlling the position.
Woleman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Woleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Woleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mitsusada misses with a combination
and Woleman counters with a nice body shot.
Daizu Mitsusada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Woleman.
Mitsusada swings widly with a right hand
and Woleman counters with a left to the body.
Mitsusada throws a leg kick
so Woleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mitsusada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woleman throwing strikes but missing.
Woleman tries to stand but Mitsusada is controlling from the bottom.
Woleman stays in close to Mitsusada's body and controls the position.
Mark Woleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Mitsusada keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Woleman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mitsusada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Woleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Woleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mitsusada won't be happy with that.
Woleman is looking to take a break and control but Mitsusada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman happy to just control the position for now.
Woleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitsusada is pushing Woleman's head away, looking to escape. Woleman manages to hold on to the position though.
Woleman stands up and beckons Mitsusada to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitsusada.
Daizu Mitsusada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mitsusada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitsusada misses with a lunging right hand
and Woleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mitsusada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woleman.
Mark Woleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitsusada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Woleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitsusada throws a combination that misses
and Woleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mitsusada avoids the body shot from Woleman.
Mitsusada misses with a combination
and Woleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitsusada thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitsusada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woleman counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Woleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woleman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Woleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
156 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to sprawl but Conrad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Conrad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conrad pulls his head out easily.
Conrad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Conrad has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conrad is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conrad.
Santos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Conrad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Conrad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conrad pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Conrad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santos punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Conrad.
Santos is pressing down on Conrad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Conrad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conrad has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Conrad cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Conrad working some strikes from top position.
Conrad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Conrad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Conrad is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Conrad lands a couple of digs.
Conrad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conrad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Conrad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conrad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conrad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conrad tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conrad defends it easily.
Conrad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Conrad lands a couple of digs.
Santos 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.
Conrad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Conrad connects with a couple of short punches.
Conrad cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad lands a couple of elbows.
Conrad distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Conrad lands a couple of elbows.
Conrad lands a couple of digs.
Conrad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conrad throwing strikes but missing.
Conrad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santos working for a triangle but Conrad defends it easily.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Conrad slips an elbow through the middle.
Conrad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Conrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conrad scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos has his foot on Conrad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conrad works his way back into a safe position though.
Conrad drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Conrad off! Conrad jumps back into Santos's guard.
Conrad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Conrad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Conrad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conrad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conrad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos has his foot on Conrad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conrad works his way back into a safe position though.
Conrad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Conrad works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Conrad is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Conrad stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Conrad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Santos tries to sprawl but Conrad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Conrad winds up and cracks Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Conrad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santos scores with a few weak punches.
Conrad lands strikes from half guard.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
Conrad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conrad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Conrad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Conrad stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conrad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conrad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conrad has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Conrad is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Santos striking off his back but it's not causing Conrad any problems.
Conrad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Conrad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Conrad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Conrad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Conrad slips an elbow through the middle.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conrad is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Conrad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Conrad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad lands a couple of digs.
Santos has his foot on Conrad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conrad works his way back into a safe position though.
Conrad postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Conrad cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Conrad drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Conrad off! Conrad jumps back into Santos's guard.
Conrad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Conrad defends easily.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conrad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conrad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Conrad defends easily.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Conrad slips an elbow through the middle.
Conrad landing some decent shots from guard.
Conrad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conrad is aware though and is defending well.
Conrad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Conrad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Conrad connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Santos tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Conrad keeps moving and retains side control.
Conrad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Conrad keeps moving and retains side control.
Conrad has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Santos is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Conrad yanks on the arm and Santos is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Conrad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Conrad!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Long Way To The Top. Ruoska has chosen Rolling Stones as his entrance music. Mauri Ruoska has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
184 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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25
169 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruoska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ang lands with a good body shot.
Ang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruoska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruoska misses with an uppercut
so Ang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruoska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ang content to stall in guard here.
Ruoska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang throwing strikes from guard but Ruoska blocks nicely.
Ang postures up in Ruoska's guard and throws a big left but Ruoska blocks it.
Ang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ang trying to move into half guard but instead Ruoska has managed to sweep!
Ruoska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruoska working the ground and pound but Ang is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruoska is trying to ground and pound but Ang uses the momentary lack of control by Ruoska to regain half guard.
Ruoska is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ang!
Ang taking shots to the head.
Ruoska punching from mount but Ang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ruoska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruoska misses with a head shot.
Ruoska looking to finish Ang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ang!
A nice elbow there by Ruoska.
Ruoska pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ruoska lands a big shot there that rocks Ang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ang is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ruoska cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Ang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruoska fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ruoska lands a big elbow - Ang is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ang is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mauri Ruoska!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finnian Liam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Check to Check. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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196 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnian Liam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Rai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liam has managed to clinch.
Liam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Liam pushes Rai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai wants a takedown.
Rai can't get the takedown.
Liam displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rai up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai slowing the pace effectively.
Rai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnian Liam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rai.
Liam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rai blocks an elbow strike.
Liam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Liam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liam tries to land knees in the clinch but Rai avoids the damage to the body.
Liam gets underhooks to prevent Rai's takedown attempt.
Liam looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Liam stops a takedown attempt from Rai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Liam trying to stall but Rai improves his position.
Liam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liam tries a knee to the head but Rai blocks it.
Rai managing to block the knees to the body from Liam.
Liam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Liam scores with a shoulder strike.
Liam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rai up against the cage.
Liam throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Liam.
Liam tries to land knees in the clinch but Rai avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rai is defending well for now.
Rai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liam gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Liam - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Liam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rai avoids it.
Liam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liam throws an elbow but misses.
Liam controlling the action here for a moment.
Rai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liam tries to land a knee to the head but Rai blocks with his arms.
Rai avoiding damage as Liam throws knees to the body.
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.
Liam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rai.
Rai wants a takedown but no success here.
Liam pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rai.
Rai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liam prevents it.
Liam tries to land knees in the clinch but Rai avoids the damage to the body.
Rai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liam misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnian Liam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liam throws a right and a left that Rai avoids nicely.
Liam tries to clinch up.
Rai avoids the head kick by Liam.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liam here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sloppy strikes from Rai. Those never looked like landing.
Rai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liam misses with a combination
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnian Liam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
Liam throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
A left lands for Rai.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rai tries to clinch but Liam is having none of it.
Liam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Rai.
Liam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liam lands with a nice combination. Rai backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Rai misses.
Rai misses with a left hand
enabling Liam to counter with a crisp jab.
Liam scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liam throws a combination that misses
and Rai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rai.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rai.
Rai throwing strikes but missing.
Rai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Rai.
Liam is looking for a sweep.
Rai working the head and body with strikes.
Rai working the head and body with strikes.
Rai scores with punches from side control.
Rai misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Liam defending against the ground and pound.
Liam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rai cracks Liam with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rai looks up at the clock and then as Liam takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai in side control, throwing shots but Liam defends.
Rai landing a few strikes.
Rai is working Liam over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Liam parries the strikes from Rai easily there. Rai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Liam to escape.
Liam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rai on the ground.
Rai working the ground and pound but Liam is defending the strikes.
Rai with the ground and pound but Liam regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rai working the head and body with strikes.
Rai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Rai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rai throws a right hand that misses
and Liam counters with a body kick that stops Rai in his tracks momentarily.
Rai misses with a hook
and Liam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rai works his way into side control.
Rai tries to move to full mount but Liam actually manages to regain half guard.
Liam trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rai stalling away here and it's allowed Liam to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rai throws and elbow that misses. Liam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rai's guard. Nice move by Liam!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liam's guard.
Liam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai passes Liam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rai is controlling the pace.
Rai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Liam is looking to improve his position.
Rai moves nicely into side control.
Liam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai landing a few strikes.
Rai tries to advance to mount but Liam denies him.
Rai with the ground and pound but Liam regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rai passes to full mount!
Rai with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Liam that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aaron Rai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liam is in a horrible position here. Rai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rai lands a big elbow - Liam is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Liam is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron Rai!
Aaron Rai is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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