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RAFL 80: Rockets PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osi Tuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osi Tuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomb lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Osi Tuck has been cut.
Bomb tries to clinch
and Tuck counters with a shoot takedown. Bomb fights it but they end up in guard.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Tuck from controlling successfully.
Tuck throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Tuck from controlling successfully.
Tuck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bomb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bomb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bomb!
Tuck pushes Bomb away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bomb gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Tuck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bomb asserts his dominance and retains side control.
What's Tuck going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuck is trying to get back to half guard.
Tuck struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Bomb politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bomb prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tuck struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Osi Tuck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuck.
Bomb closes the distance but Tuck moves to the side
and Bomb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuck misses with a lunging right hand
and Bomb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bomb.
Tuck avoiding damage as Bomb throws knees to the body.
Tuck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bomb scores with a shot to the side of Tuck's head.
A knee to the head by Bomb.
Bomb misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bomb misses with a knee strike.
Bomb misses with a knee strike.
Bomb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tuck blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb wants to clinch but Tuck slips to the side
and Tuck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tuck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bomb thinking.
Bomb closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tuck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bomb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tuck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomb tries to clinch
and Tuck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuck tries for a takedown but Bomb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bomb looks to clinch
and Tuck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bomb won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuck throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuck wants to control but Bomb is keeping him busy.
Bomb is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Osi Tuck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Osi Tuck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bomb closes the distance and clinches.
Bomb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bomb tries a knee to the head but Tuck blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuck.
Tuck breaks from the clinch.
Bomb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bomb tries to clinch up
and Tuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bomb's guard.
Tuck postures up in Bomb's guard and throws a big left but Bomb blocks it.
Tuck controlling from the top position.
Bomb wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tuck throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuck throws a big right hand that misses.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Tuck from controlling successfully.
Tuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomb is keeping the position for now.
Bomb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tuck controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
Tuck shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuck throws an off balance right hand
and Bomb counters with a head kick.
Bomb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adam Bomb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tuck misses with the combination.
Bomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomb closes the distance but Tuck moves to the side
and Tuck counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tuck counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb wants to clinch
letting Tuck counter with a right hand.
Bomb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tuck misses with a looping left.
Bomb tries to clinch
enabling Tuck to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tuck thowing shots but they're missing.
Tuck thowing shots but they're missing.
Tuck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bomb's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tuck looking to finish with strikes here!
Tuck thowing shots but they're missing.
Tuck swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bomb is now in Tuck's guard. A big mistake from Tuck there, giving up the dominant position!
Tuck wants to sweep here but Bomb controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Osi Tuck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Osi Tuck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bomb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bomb tries to clinch but Tuck is having none of it.
Adam Bomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tuck is trying to ground and pound but Bomb uses the momentary lack of control by Tuck to regain half guard.
Tuck is trying to control the action in half guard but Bomb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bomb wants to control but Tuck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tuck wants to take a breather but Bomb is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tuck won't allow Bomb to sweep him here.
Tuck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bomb dives on top into guard.
Tuck wants to sweep but no luck.
Tuck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bomb tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuck is retaining full guard.
Bomb wants to control from the top but Tuck keeps moving.
Bomb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuck is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tuck trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Osi Tuck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bomb wants to clinch
and Tuck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tuck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bomb's head.
Bomb lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tuck!
Tuck is looking to improve his position but Bomb isn't that keen on the idea.
Osi Tuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuck is squirming around, avoiding Bomb's attempts to control the action.
Tuck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bomb looking to control but Tuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tuck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adam Bomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuck avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bomb.
Tuck is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osi Tuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tuck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osi Tuck!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frost's choice of entrance music: With Great Power. Michael Corleone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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197 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Decon Frost!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Corleone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corleone 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.
Corleone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Corleone seems to be looking for submissions.
Corleone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Corleone is working for a kimura but Frost is defending it quite comfortably.
Corleone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Frost is refusing to be controlled, as Corleone sits in half guard.
Corleone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corleone is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.
Frost tries to get to full guard but Corleone has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corleone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Frost!
Corleone swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Frost is now in Corleone's guard. A big mistake from Corleone there, giving up the dominant position!
Corleone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frost gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Corleone is looking to clinch.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to clinch.
Frost connects with a solid leg kick.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corleone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Frost!
Corleone takes Frost's back.
Corleone scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Frost is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Corleone off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Corleone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Frost is defending well though. Corleone let's go of the attempt for now.
Frost fending off the submission attempt from Corleone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to control Frost but Frost is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Corleone is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Corleone softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost fending off the submission attempt from Corleone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frost walks into a jab.
Frost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Corleone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corleone is one step ahead there.
Corleone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corleone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Corleone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corleone wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone advances position into side control!
Corleone trying to control the position but Frost is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corleone working the ground and pound.
Corleone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corleone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Corleone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Corleone is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Frost is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking for a sweep but Corleone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The referee warns Frost that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Corleone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Frost has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Frost!
Corleone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frost trying to control but Corleone is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frost's guard.
Corleone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corleone preventing the sweep.
Corleone tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Corleone is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Corleone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Corleone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corleone darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Corleone stalling in the clinch.
Corleone has clasped his hands together around Frost's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Corleone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Corleone has control of an arm but Frost manages to advance to Corleone's back!
Corleone trying to control the hands but Frost won't let him.
Frost lands a shot to the head.
Corleone controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost wants to control but Corleone is keeping busy.
Corleone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Frost trying to control but Corleone is having none of it.
Corleone tries to hold on but Frost postures up.
Corleone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Corleone regains half guard.
Corleone is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frost throwing shots but Corleone is blocking nicely.
Corleone missing with punches from the bottom.
Frost is trying to control. Corleone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corleone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corleone gets full guard.
Corleone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Decon Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frost has managed to free his arm - good work.
Corleone is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone 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.
Frost won't allow Corleone to pass to mount.
Corleone passes to full mount!
Frost is bucking up trying to escape but Corleone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Frost throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Michael Corleone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corleone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Corleone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corleone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Corleone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes to the cage accompanied by "White Bitch" by the Black Diamond Heavies. Bob Builder told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell has Builder up against the cage in a clinch.
Builder tries to stall but Campbell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campbell lands a nice knee to the body.
Campbell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Bob Builder has been cut.
Builder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Builder working aggressively here.
Campbell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Builder.
Builder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campbell lands an elbow that stopped Builder in his tracks for a moment.
Builder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campbell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Bob Builder's cut even more.
Campbell lands an elbow that stopped Builder in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Campbell.
A knee to the head by Campbell.
Builder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Builder stalling in the clinch but Campbell improves position.
Campbell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Bob Builder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Builder pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell lands an elbow inside that Builder shrugs off.
Campbell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Campbell.
Bob Builder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Builder fails to land.
Campbell lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bob Builder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Van Campbell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Sweetits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Capoeira do Brasil (Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sweetits's choice of entrance music: Marilyn Manson - Cake & Sodomy. Paolo Da Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimbo Sweetits's chin.
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194 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paolo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimbo Sweetits!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva punishes Sweetits's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Sweetits.
Sweetits staying out of range there.
Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Da Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Da Silva cracks Sweetits with a big right hand but Sweetits just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Da Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sweetits down.
Da Silva working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Da Silva.
Da Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sweetits is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sweetits can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sweetits some visible discomfort.
Da Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sweetits!
Sweetits holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Da Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Da Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sweetits looks a forlorn figure.
Da Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Sweetits wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Sweetits is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva looking to isolate an arm here. Sweetits doesn't see it coming and as Da Silva extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paolo Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Nygma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygma comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train by Ozzy Ozbourne. dos Santos has chosen Daft Punk - Harder Better Faster Stronger as his entrance music. Rafael dos Santos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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29
155 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Nygma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nygma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
dos Santos has Nygma up against the cage in a clinch.
Nygma prevents a takedown attempt there.
dos Santos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nygma is trying to keep dos Santos in close.
Nygma keeping moving, preventing dos Santos from controlling successfully.
dos Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
dos Santos trying to control but Nygma is working from the bottom.
dos Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nygma kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rafael dos Santos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nygma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygma falls off balance throwing a combination
and dos Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nygma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nygma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nygma controls dos Santos momentarily but dos Santos frees himself.
dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nygma is keeping the position for now.
dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Nygma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nygma manages to kick dos Santos off! dos Santos jumps back into Nygma's guard.
Nygma keeping moving, preventing dos Santos from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nygma keeping moving, preventing dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nygma tries to score with a low kick but dos Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Nygma scores with a one two! dos Santos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
dos Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - dos Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
Nygma looking to hit a scissor sweep but dos Santos is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
dos Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nygma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nygma 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.
Nygma controls dos Santos momentarily but dos Santos frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dos Santos trying to control but Nygma is working from the bottom.
Nygma being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edward Nygma has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
dos Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nygma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nygma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Nygma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
dos Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nygma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Nygma sprawls well. He's pushed dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edward Nygma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Nygma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nygma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with Nygma.
dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nygma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edward Nygma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael dos Santos.
dos Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nygma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nygma prevents the takedown attempt.
dos Santos is breathing heavily.
dos Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nygma's efforts to push away.
dos Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Nygma.
dos Santos is working for takedown but Nygma is calmly controlling the position for now.
dos Santos wants a takedown.
Nygma is trying to break free.
Nygma tries to break free but dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Nygma is looking to break free of the clinch but dos Santos has double underhooks.
dos Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nygma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nygma lands a nice hook to dos Santos's body. dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nygma 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.
Nygma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
dos Santos closes the distance and pushes Nygma back into the cage.
dos Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nygma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nygma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edward Nygma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Nygma catches dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
Nygma misses with a combination
and dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nygma won't be happy with that.
Nygma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dos Santos on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
dos Santos wants to control but Nygma is keeping him busy.
Nygma is looking to regain half guard here but dos Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Nygma struggling a bit here.
dos Santos is working to tighten is grip on Nygma's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nygma has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but dos Santos is really squeezing tight and eventually Nygma passes out! dos Santos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael dos Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ang Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
190 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
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24
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ang Bak!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cohen checks it well.
Cohen lands a nice hook to Bak's body. Bak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cohen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cohen misses with a wild combination.
Cohen throws a series of punches but Bak moves out of range.
Bak throws a low kick but Cohen avoids it.
Bak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bak.
Cohen has a takedown stuffed.
Bak lands with a slapping head kick.
Cohen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bak thumps Cohen with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
Bak is looking to score with low kicks.
Bak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen misses with a right hand
and Bak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cohen.
Bak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cohen at a distance.
Bak misses with a leg kick
and Cohen counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ang Bak has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bak.
Bak throws out a leg kick but Cohen moves out of range and Bak only half commits.
Cohen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bak misses with a head kick.
Cohen moves out of range as Bak throws a body kick.
Bak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick
and Cohen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cohen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cohen won't allow Bak to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Bak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bak manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Bak's guard.
Cohen throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bak is positioning himself well to prevent Cohen advancing to mount.
Cohen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
Cohen thows a huge punch but Bak dodges it nicely.
Bak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cohen.
Cohen is looking for submissions but instead, Bak has regained full guard.
Cohen trying to control but Bak is working from the bottom.
Bak keeping full guard, as Cohen tries to pass.
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.
Cohen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cohen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cohen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cohen pushes down on Bak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cohen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cohen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Cohen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ang Bak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cohen loads up on a big right hand but Bak slips the punch.
Bak just misses with a punch to the body.
Cohen throws a hook to the side of Bak's head but Bak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brian Cohen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cohen throws a front kick aimed at Bak's knee but Bak avoids it well.
Bak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cohen avoids the head kick by Bak.
Bak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cohen checks a low kick from Bak.
Bak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bak misses with a low kick.
Cohen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bak.
Bak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bak throws a head kick that misses
and Cohen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bak's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cohen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cohen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cohen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cohen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bak 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.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cohen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bak has wrist control.
Cohen wants to pass the guard but Bak is keeping the position.
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.
Cohen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bak's guard.
Cohen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bak sees it coming and defends easily.
Cohen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bak defending well though.
Cohen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cohen with the ground and pound but Bak uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cohen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen throws a big right hand that misses.
Cohen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bak has wrist control.
Cohen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bak's head.
Cohen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Bak keeps moving.
Cohen prevents Bak from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cohen throwing strikes from guard but Bak blocks nicely.
Cohen trying to move into half guard but instead Bak has managed to sweep!
Cohen looking for a guillotine here but Bak defends easily.
Bak is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Cohen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ang Bak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Cohen.
Bak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bak blocks a jab.
Cohen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bak throws a head kick but Cohen moves out of range.
Cohen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cohen.
Bak misses with a head kick.
Bak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cohen misses with a straight left.
Bak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bak misses with a hook. Cohen ducked under it nicely.
Cohen misses with a wild body shot.
Cohen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cohen.
Brian Cohen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak misses with a low kick.
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cohen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bak misses with a double jab.
Bak misses with an uppercut.
Bak ducks under a wild hook from Cohen.
Cohen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cohen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cohen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bak. Bak obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cohen, as that shot connected.
That has opened up Ang Bak's cut even more.
Cohen looks to land a combination but Bak avoids it well.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bak.
Bak gets caught napping as Cohen dives in and scores a takedown. Bak manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cohen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ang Bak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen looking for submissions off his back.
Bak blocks the strikes from Cohen.
Cohen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bak pulls his head out easily.
Brian Cohen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cohen looking for submissions off his back.
Cohen works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Bak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cohen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bak has his hands clasped together but Cohen extends an breaks Bak's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cohen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Cohen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verbiah Sozefay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bihn Nahm Tram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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24
166 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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21
166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verbiah Sozefay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihn Nahm Tram!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Tram misses
and Sozefay counters with a stiff right hand.
Tram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sozefay pinned against the cage. Sozefay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sozefay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sozefay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tram throws a lazy head kick
and Sozefay counters with a crisp one two that drops Tram! Sozefay thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tram to his feet! Tram is in big trouble!
Tram is rocked!
Tram throws a head kick that misses
and Sozefay counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Tram is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Verbiah Sozefay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darius Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Wogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Darius Parker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darius Parker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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29
165 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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26
152 lbs
15 - 10 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Wogg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wogg throws a solid leg kick but Parker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wogg.
Wogg tries to clinch up
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wogg's hands.
Wogg moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Wogg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Wogg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Wogg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wogg shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker jabs at Wogg's body.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Wogg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wogg tries to clinch up
and Wogg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Parker.
Parker throws a series of punches but Wogg avoids them all with ease.
Parker takes the fight into the clinch.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Wogg is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Wogg into the cage.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Wogg moves into the clinch.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Wogg has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wogg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wogg looks to clinch
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wogg moves out of range of the strikes.
Wogg moves to clinch but Parker breaks away
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wogg darts in trying to clinch
and Parker counters with a left to the body.
Wogg closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
Parker cracks Wogg with a nice body shot.
Wogg has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Parker finds it's way through Wogg's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker scores with a hook.
Parker cracks Wogg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parker cracks Wogg with an open hand slap.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Wogg counters with a low kick, right behind Parker 's knee.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Darius Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wogg darts in trying to clinch
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Wogg counters with a low kick, right behind Parker 's knee.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Wogg misses with a head kick.
Parker throws an off balance right hand
and Wogg counters by clinching up.
Parker is struggling to control the position.
Wogg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Parker is leaning against Wogg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wogg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wogg tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Wogg back against the cage.
Parker lands a right hand.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wogg closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wogg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wogg tries to clinch
and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wogg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wogg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wogg wants to clinch but Parker slips to the side
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wogg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Parker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wogg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Wogg has double underhooks.
Parker wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wogg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Wogg's head but Wogg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wogg wants to clinch but Parker slips to the side
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Wogg darts in trying to clinch
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg closes the distance but Parker moves to the side
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wogg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wogg slips a straight right by Parker.
Wogg tries to clinch up
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Wogg's head back.
Wogg tries to clinch up
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Wogg moves away and avoids it.
Wogg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wogg is looking to clinch.
Wogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Parker misses with a hook
and Wogg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wogg gets control of Parker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wogg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wogg 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.
Wogg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wogg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Darius Parker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Wogg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wogg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Wogg. Wogg maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Parker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parker lands a left hand.
Wogg misses with a punch to the body.
Wogg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Parker lands a right hand.
Wogg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Parker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wogg is trying to keep an underhook but Parker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wogg gets full guard.
Wogg is breathing heavily.
Parker stands up and waves to Wogg to follow him.
Paulie Wogg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wogg tries to clinch up
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.
Wogg closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Wogg pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wogg moves to clinch but Parker breaks away
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Parker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Parker connects with the punch.
Wogg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker misses with a hook.
Wogg closes the distance but Parker moves to the side
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Wogg defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker gets a clinch.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wogg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Parker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wogg wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg is fighting to break Parker's control of his arms but Parker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wogg looking to pass the guard.
Wogg drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Wogg off! Wogg jumps back into Parker's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
Wogg trying to control the position.
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.
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parker passes Wogg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Parker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wogg!
Wogg regains half guard.
Wogg has a hand on Parker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Parker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker misses with a low kick as Wogg jumps back.
Wogg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Paulie Wogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wogg is looking to clinch.
Wogg ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wogg.
Darius Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wogg throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Wogg saw that one coming.
Wogg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wogg tries to clinch but Parker moves away
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Wogg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Wogg wants to clinch but Parker slips to the side
and Parker counters with an outside leg kick.
Darius Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Wogg moved out of range.
Wogg tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Wogg counters with an inside leg kick.
Parker avoids the head kick by Wogg.
Parker throws a series of punches but Wogg avoids them all with ease.
Wogg tries to clinch
and Wogg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Parker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie O Hare told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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23
166 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie O Hare!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Hare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall swings for the body but O Hare moves out of range.
O Hare lands a jab to the head.
Jab from O Hare.
It looks like Don Hall has been cut.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Hare throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Hall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hall tries to advance to mount but can't.
O Hare struggling a bit here.
O Hare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Hare is trying to work for a sweep but Hall has mounted him!
O Hare wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall wants to take O Hare's back here but O Hare is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Hare tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall landing strikes from the mount and O Hare is in trouble!
O Hare is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
O Hare is trying to escape the mount.
Hall connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to control but O Hare wriggling away.
Hall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But O Hare has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from O Hare!
O Hare scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
O Hare lands a couple of elbows.
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Hare gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Hare postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall pulls O Hare in close to prevent any damage.
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for O Hare!
O Hare can't escape the position.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but instead O Hare manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is thwarting O Hare's attempts to control the position.
O Hare tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Hare has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hall trying to control from half guard but O Hare is working away.
O Hare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O Hare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall trying to control but O Hare is working from the bottom.
Hall passes O Hare's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Hall's cut.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
O Hare throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Hare dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall looks for a takedown but O Hare sprawls well.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
O Hare moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but O Hare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Hare tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall wants to control but O Hare is keeping him busy.
O Hare trying to control from the bottom.
Hall is trying to control. O Hare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Hare is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Hare is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O Hare scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hall wants to control but O Hare is keeping busy.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Hare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Hare's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by O Hare.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but O Hare is proving a slippery customer.
Hall controlling O Hare's posture.
O Hare trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
O Hare thows a big elbow that misses.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Hall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Hare is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Hare has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
O Hare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall looking to secure an arm triangle but O Hare defends it well.
O Hare tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Hare can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall looking to control but O Hare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, O Hare has managed to escape the submission attempt.
O Hare is trying to escape the mount.
Hall avoids the attempt from O Hare to control.
Hall blocks O Hare's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eddie O Hare will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Hall's cut.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
O Hare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Hare wants it to stay on the feet.
O Hare with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
O Hare keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
O Hare had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall trying to control but O Hare is working from the bottom.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from O Hare.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Hare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.
O Hare working for submissions but it's allowed Hall to get to half guard.
Hall is pressing down on O Hare's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Hare is holding on for now.
Hall moves nicely into side control.
Don Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare tries to improve position but can't.
O Hare is not content to let Hall control the position.
You can see the frustration on O Hare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Hare wants to control but Hall postures up.
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Hare, who protects the arm well.
O Hare regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but O Hare defends it.
Hall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Hare defending well though.
Hall is trying to control. O Hare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but O Hare defends the submission attempt.
O Hare gets full guard.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hall landing a few strikes.
O Hare is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
O Hare sneaks back into half guard.
O Hare trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but O Hare is defending well.
Hall blocks the strikes from O Hare.
Hall lands strikes from half guard.
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Hare wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
O Hare makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Hare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Hall clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Don Hall's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eddie O Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Hare throws a combination that misses
and O Hare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Hare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Hare wants it to stay on the feet.
O Hare dives in and scores a takedown into Hall's guard.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Hare defends well.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hall has control of O Hare's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Hare regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare working to try and regain half guard.
Hall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… O Hare turns into him and now he's in Hall's guard.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
O Hare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Hare manages to get himself to full guard.
O Hare tries to strike from the bottom.
O Hare lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hall!
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
O Hare with the ground and pound from mount.
Hall tries to hold on but O Hare pushes him away.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
O Hare looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O Hare seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hall is staying active underneath O Hare, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Hare is working away from the top position though.
O Hare wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Hall trying to hold on to O Hare's head to control him but O Hare postures up.
O Hare is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Hall has hold of O Hare's hands but O Hare slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
O Hare seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent O Hare advancing to mount.
Hall is looking for a sweep. O Hare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie O Hare dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Don Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Hare.
O Hare shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
O Hare misses with a leg kick
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. O Hare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but O Hare ducks down to avoid it.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
O Hare throws a big shot that misses.
O Hare misses with a takedown attempt
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Hare manages to avoid it.
Hall swings for the body but O Hare moves out of range.
Hall throws a body punch but O Hare moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Hare throws a leg kick
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Hare won't be happy with that.
O Hare tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
O Hare is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
O Hare is not content to let Hall control the position.
O Hare is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hall tries for a kimura but O Hare is defending well.
O Hare is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on O Hare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Hare, who protects the arm well.
O Hare is trying to improve his position.
Hall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Hare, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare is looking to reverse the position.
Hall throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
O Hare is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall advances nicely into full mount.
Hall looking to secure an arm triangle but O Hare defends it well.
Hall is working for a guillotine from mount but O Hare frees his head quite easily.
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.
Hall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… O Hare is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by O Hare and Hall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
O Hare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Hare, who protects the arm well.
O Hare is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control the position but O Hare is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Hall!
Don Hall retains his lightweight title!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
83% |
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