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WFC 75 - Assult and Battery PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Tretow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tretow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Days of Thunder. Xavier Rush is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Tretow!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tretow misses with a takedown
and Rush counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tretow's guard now.
Rush being controlled here momentarily.
Rush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tretow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rush passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretow trying to control from the bottom.
Rush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rush wants to stand up but Tretow has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rush looks to land a strike but Tretow avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tretow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tretow has Rush pulled in close to control his posture.
Tretow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rush manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Tretow from controlling successfully.
Dennis Tretow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tretow fails with the takedown
and Rush counters with a crisp one two that drops Tretow! Rush thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tretow to his feet! Tretow is in big trouble!
Tretow fails with the takedown
and Rush counters with a huge left! Tretow is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rush isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tretow from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Rush!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd has chosen Static X = Push it as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Sams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Sams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sams misses with a shot to the body
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Sams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sams scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Dredd misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd misses with an uppercut
enabling Sams to counter with a crisp jab.
Dredd 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.
Dredd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sams keeping moving, preventing Dredd from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dredd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dredd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sams 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.
Dredd trying to control but Sams is working from the bottom.
Dredd throwing strikes from guard but Sams blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Dredd was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sams throws a series of punches but Dredd avoids them all with ease.
Sams digs a good body shot into Dredd's ribs.
Sams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dredd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sams slips under a jab from Dredd.
Sams works Dredd's body with a nice hook.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Sams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Sams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Dredd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sams walks into a straight right hand from Dredd.
Sams misses with an uppercut
and Dredd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dredd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dredd postures up in Sams's guard and throws a big left but Sams blocks it.
Dredd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dredd throws and elbow that misses. Sams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dredd's guard. Nice move by Sams!
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Sams from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sams rolls with it to try and escape but Dredd cranks on the arm and Sams is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Dredd!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano comes into the arena with The Mechanic blaring out of the sound system. Durden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Made You by Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Charlie Luciano has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden lands with a straight right. Luciano didn't see that one coming.
Luciano tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Luciano lands a two punch combo.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Durden 's knee.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Durden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden throws a sloppy head kick
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano thumps Durden with a low kick.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano lands a head kick. Durden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luciano misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Durden misses.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durden throws a combination that misses
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
Luciano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Luciano misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a left and a right that stings Luciano.
Durden misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Durden is rocked!
Durden switches off momentarily and Luciano cracks him with a monster right hand! Durden topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Luciano dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Luciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Luciano!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akiyo Nishiura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomaz Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Taylor Gang as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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144 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akiyo Nishiura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomaz Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishiura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nishiura throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Nishiura swinging wildly here.
Nishiura throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nishiura looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Nishiura scores with a kick to the body.
Nishiura throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
Nishiura closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor tries a body shot but Nishiura blocks it.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Nishiura.
Nishiura blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nishiura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nishiura prevents the takedown attempt.
Nishiura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor just leaning against Nishiura, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nishiura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Nishiura taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nishiura lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Nishiura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nishiura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nishiura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nishiura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taylor presses Nishiura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Nishiura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Nishiura, against the cage.
Nishiura being controlled against the cage.
Taylor missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taylor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Nishiura lands an elbow inside.
Nishiura tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Nishiura prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Nishiura slowing the pace effectively.
Nishiura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nishiura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nishiura pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nishiura.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
Nishiura misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nishiura.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Nishiura controls the action.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Nishiura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the cage.
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.
Nishiura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Nishiura managing to block the knees to the body from Taylor.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nishiura scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nishiura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nishiura backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nishiura.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Nishiura controls his hands.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Nishiura.
Taylor avoiding damage as Nishiura throws knees to the body.
Nishiura tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor avoiding damage as Nishiura throws knees to the body.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Nishiura misses with an elbow over the top.
Nishiura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nishiura tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akiyo Nishiura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nishiura misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a low kick, right behind Nishiura 's knee.
Nishiura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nishiura has managed to clinch.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nishiura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nishiura misses with a knee strike.
Nishiura lands a knee to the body.
Nishiura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nishiura lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Nishiura tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor'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.
Nishiura just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Nishiura lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Nishiura is pressed up against the cage. Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nishiura down to the mat. Nishiura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taylor walks into a straight right hand from Nishiura.
Taylor throws a leg kick
and Nishiura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Nishiura thows a body shot but no joy.
Nishiura drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Nishiura trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.
Nishiura is pressed up against the cage. Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nishiura down to the mat. Nishiura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a solid body kick.
Nishiura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Nishiura sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Taylor slips a straight right by Nishiura.
Nishiura drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nishiura misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor presses Nishiura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nishiura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Nishiura controls the action.
Nishiura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nishiura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taylor is leaning against Nishiura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nishiura.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taylor digs a right hand into Nishiura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nishiura's gas tank.
Nishiura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nishiura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Nishiura improves position.
Nishiura missing with knees to the body.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Nishiura controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akiyo Nishiura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Taylor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nishiura moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Nishiura improves position.
Nice elbow from Nishiura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nishiura as Taylor tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nishiura avoids a wild elbow strike from Taylor.
Nishiura trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor avoiding damage as Nishiura throws knees to the body.
Taylor avoiding damage as Nishiura throws knees to the body.
Nishiura tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor avoiding damage as Nishiura throws knees to the body.
Nishiura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nishiura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor avoiding damage as Nishiura throws knees to the body.
Nishiura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nishiura avoids it.
Taylor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nishiura is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nishiura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Nishiura keeps moving.
Taylor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nishiura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor works his way into full mount!
Thomaz Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nishiura is looking to escape.
Taylor controlling from mount.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomaz Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nishiura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akiyo Nishiura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebediah Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tullimies comes to the cage accompanied by Kahen kilon siika. Reed has chosen Eighties as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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278 lbs
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288 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jebediah Reed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tullimies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tullimies misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Tullimies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Tullimies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tullimies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jebediah Reed has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed lands a head shot.
Tullimies throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tullimies thinking.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tullimies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Tullimies.
Tullimies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tullimies has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a left to the body.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Tullimies misses with a body shot
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tullimies misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Tullimies lands an overhand right.
Tullimies misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tullimies thinking.
Tullimies is breathing heavily.
Tullimies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tullimies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Tullimies's defenses.
Reed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tullimies to the mat! Tullimies manages to get full guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Tullimies keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tullimies is keeping the position for now.
Tullimies wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tullimies is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Reed working some strikes from top position.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed is pushing down on Tullimies's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tullimies is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is keen to just control but Tullimies is a slippery customer.
Tullimies wants to control but Reed passes into side.
Reed tries to score with some ground and pound. Tullimies controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tullimies taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reed scoring with punches from side control.
Reed throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Tullimies is defending well.
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tullimies sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tullimies just holding on.
Reed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reed working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tullimies because Reed loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebediah Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jebediah Reed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tullimies has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control.
Tullimies takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tullimies dodges the ground and pound from Reed.
Tullimies avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reed.
Tullimies is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tullimies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reed.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Tullimies is working away.
Reed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Tullimies is looking to escape.
Reed is thwarting Tullimies's attempts to control the position.
Tullimies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed moves into full mount! Tullimies won't be happy about that!
Tullimies tries to buck Reed off but Reed takes his back!
Tullimies just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed is working the ground and pound. Can Tullimies escape?
Reed lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tullimies to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed tries to get the hooks in deep but Tullimies pushed the leg off.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Tullimies's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reed is landing with strikes from the back.
Tullimies prevents Reed from getting a body triangle.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Reed.
Reed lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Reed throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tullimies could be in trouble here!
Tullimies wants to get back to his feet.
Reed tries to keep control of the position but Tullimies is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed scores with punches to the body.
Reed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tullimies has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Reed looking to break Tullimies's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tullimies remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reed looking for the choke from the back.
Tullimies is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reed tries to get the hooks in deep but Tullimies pushed the leg off.
Tullimies trying to get back to his feet but Reed is in full control for now.
Reed thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Reed is punishing Tullimies with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reed trying to control the pace.
Tullimies wants to get back to full guard.
Jebediah Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed lands strikes from half guard.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed working the head and body with strikes.
Reed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebediah Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jebediah Reed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tullimies with a poor takedown
and Reed counters with an inside leg kick.
Tullimies misses with an uppercut
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Tullimies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tullimies swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tullimies throws a combination that misses
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tullimies takes one to the side of the head.
Tullimies misses with a body shot
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tullimies manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reed has Tullimies in his guard.
Reed is pulling down on Tullimies's head. It's preventing any offense from Tullimies, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tullimies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Tullimies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tullimies with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reed trying to control the position here.
Tullimies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Reed uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tullimies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tullimies misses the shot to the body.
Tullimies throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tullimies misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jebediah Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tullimies shoots and misses
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kunnollinen Tullimies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tullimies misses with a body punch
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tullimies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tullimies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reed wants to control from the top but Tullimies keeps moving.
Tullimies wants to sweep but no luck.
Tullimies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed prevents Tullimies from getting back to his feet.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tullimies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tullimies is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reed wants to get back to his feet.
Jebediah Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tullimies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tullimies.
Reed wants to get back to his feet.
Tullimies missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kunnollinen Tullimies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tullimies is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jebediah Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reed 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebediah Reed!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zjues Xhombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damarcus Musasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musasi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Collective Soul - Where the River Flows. Zjues Xhombre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zjues Xhombre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damarcus Musasi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xhombre throws an off balance right hand
and Musasi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Musasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Xhombre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Xhombre is trying to stand.
Musasi trying to mount his opponent but Xhombre defends it.
Musasi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhombre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Xhombre tries to get to full guard but Musasi has control of the leg.
Musasi is working for a kimura but Xhombre is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhombre trying to control here.
Musasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Xhombre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xhombre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Musasi trying to control from half guard but Xhombre is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Musasi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Damarcus Musasi has been cut.
A low kick from Musasi is predictable there
and Xhombre counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhombre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Musasi throws a leg kick but Xhombre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xhombre gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Musasi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xhombre wants to stand but Musasi is controlling the position.
Musasi trying to control but Xhombre is working from the bottom.
Xhombre wants to stand but Musasi is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musasi wants to control from the top but Xhombre keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damarcus Musasi.
A lazy body kick from Xhombre
and Musasi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xhombre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Musasi is controlling him.
Musasi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Musasi throws and elbow that misses. Xhombre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Musasi's guard. Nice move by Xhombre!
Musasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xhombre is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xhombre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Musasi is proving hard to escape from.
Xhombre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Musasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xhombre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musasi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Xhombre!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damarcus Musasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damarcus Musasi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Musasi throws a chopping leg kick but Xhombre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musasi tries to work over Xhombre's front leg with a kick but Xhombre checks it.
A low kick from Musasi misses
and Xhombre counters with a series of strikes. Musasi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Musasi lands a leg kick that knocks Xhombre off balance momentarily.
Xhombre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musasi counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xhombre checks a leg kick.
Musasi looking to score a takedown here. Xhombre is defending well but Musasi drives through and ends up in Xhombre's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Musasi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musasi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Musasi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Musasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Musasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xhombre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Musasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xhombre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Musasi working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xhombre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xhombre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Xhombre is trying to improve his position.
Damarcus Musasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xhombre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Xhombre wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xhombre is trying to stand up here but Musasi is controlling him well.
Xhombre is in trouble now - Musasi has advanced to mount!
Musasi lands a big shot there that rocks Xhombre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xhombre wants to control but Musasi is having none of it.
Xhombre is desperately trying to improve his position but Musasi has a good base and remains in mount.
Musasi wants to take his opponent's back but Xhombre doesn't allow it.
Musasi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Xhombre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Xhombre and Musasi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Musasi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Xhombre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Musasi but great work by Xhombre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musasi gets back to half guard.
Musasi wants to improve his position but Xhombre is controlling well.
Musasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Musasi.
Xhombre stopping the sweep attempt from Musasi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musasi pulls Xhombre in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damarcus Musasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damarcus Musasi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Musasi thows a leg kick but Xhombre checks it
and Xhombre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musasi throws a leg kick
and Xhombre counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Musasi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xhombre.
A low kick from Musasi misses
and Xhombre counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Musasi misses
and Xhombre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Xhombre.
Xhombre looks to land a right hand but Musasi moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xhombre. Musasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xhombre throws a lazy right hand but Musasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musasi misses with a kick to the body
and Xhombre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Musasi
and Xhombre counters with a head kick that wobbles Musasi - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Xhombre sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zjues Xhombre!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Odelein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle Odelein will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constantine Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyle Odelein!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Odelein. Odelein obviously looking to wear him down.
Barca is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Odelein.
Barca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Odelein misses the jab.
Barca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Odelein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Odelein misses with a series of wild punches.
Odelein throws a right hand that Barca ducks under and follows up with a left that Barca also avoids with ease.
Odelein lands with a hook. Barca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Odelein tries to avoid it but Barca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Odelein to the ground. Odelein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Odelein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barca counters with a good, hard body kick but Odelein shrugs it off.
Odelein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Odelein moves out of range of the leg kick from Barca.
Odelein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lyle Odelein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odelein misses with a shot to the body
and Barca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barca tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyle Odelein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odelein. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Odelein misses its intended target.
Barca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odelein throws a good cross that connects.
Odelein scores with a sloppy right hand. Barca should have avoided that one.
Odelein with a jab.
Odelein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Odelein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barca looks to land a body kick but Odelein moved away.
Barca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barca blocks a head kick by Odelein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odelein stuffs the takedown.
Odelein jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Odelein. Those never looked like landing.
Barca is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Odelein's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odelein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca.
Barca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barca 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Barca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca avoids the attempt from Odelein to control.
Barca is looking to work his way around to Odelein's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Odelein regains half guard.
Barca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Odelein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barca is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Barca.
Barca controlling the action here.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Odelein's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Odelein sees it coming and defends easily.
Barca is looking for submissions but instead, Odelein has regained full guard.
Barca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Odelein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barca trying to control but Odelein is working from the bottom.
Odelein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Odelein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Odelein from controlling successfully.
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 Constantine Barca will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Odelein looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Odelein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odelein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barca lands in his opponent's guard.
Barca tries to free his leg and advance position but Odelein is retaining full guard.
Barca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Odelein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Odelein has escaped and now he's on top!
Barca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odelein defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca is trying to control the position but Odelein postures up.
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Odelein defends well.
Barca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Odelein seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Odelein trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Odelein is aware though and is defending well.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Odelein from controlling successfully.
Barca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odelein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Odelein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barca wants to sweep here but Odelein controlling him for the moment.
Barca is trying to keep Odelein in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odelein wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Odelein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Odelein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Odelein tries for a kimura but Barca is defending well.
Odelein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Odelein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barca is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Barca is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barca is looking for a sweep. Odelein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Odelein seems content to control.
Odelein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barca wants to control but Odelein is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Barca dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Odelein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Odelein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barca throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Odelein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Odelein lands an overhand right.
Odelein misses with a double jab
and Barca counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barca goes for a takedown attempt but Odelein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odelein misses with a double jab
and Barca counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Odelein's guard now.
Barca stands and throws Odelein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Odelein is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca 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.
Odelein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barca off and has taken his back!
Odelein doesn't have the hooks in and Barca manages to turn into his guard.
Barca tries to free his leg and advance position but Odelein is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odelein working a defensive guard here.
Barca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Odelein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Odelein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odelein has momentary wrist control but Barca slips an elbow through the middle.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Odelein is keeping the position.
Odelein trying to control the position.
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odelein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Odelein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Odelein has escaped and now he's on top!
Odelein stopping the sweep attempt from Barca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca trying to keep a closed guard but Odelein is proving a slippery customer.
Odelein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Constantine Barca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barca trying to control the position here.
Barca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Odelein is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Odelein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Odelein thows a leg kick but Barca checks it
and Barca counters with a head kick. That will keep Odelein thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barca throws a head kick that misses.
Odelein misses with a double jab
and Barca counters with a low kick, right behind Odelein 's knee.
Odelein misses with a hook
so Barca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Odelein controls Barca momentarily but Barca frees himself.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odelein is keeping the position for now.
Lyle Odelein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odelein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barca is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine Barca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barca, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantine Barca!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarez comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Everything Remains Raw. Richard has chosen In Ashes They Shall Reap as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carmelo Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Richard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Richard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richard tries to keep at a distance but Suarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suarez misses with a punch to the body.
Richard successfully pulls guard.
Suarez stands and steps away. Richard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Suarez misses the body punch
and Richard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richard tries to score with a low kick but Suarez moves his leg out of the way.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but Suarez shows good takedown defense.
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richard.
Suarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Suarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suarez closes the distance but Richard moves to the side
enabling Richard to counter with a crisp jab.
Suarez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suarez won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Suarez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Suarez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Richard is controlling him well.
Suarez manages to get back to half guard.
Richard content to control rather than advance.
Richard wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez tries to kick Richard off but Richard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richard is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it.
Richard controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stan Richard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Suarez wants to clinch
and Richard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richard throws a low kick but Suarez avoids it.
Richard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Richard moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Richard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Richard managing to block the knees to the body from Suarez.
Suarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suarez missing with knees to the body.
Richard just leaning against Suarez, taking a breather.
Suarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Richard lands a right hand.
Suarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richard throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Suarez.
Richard avoiding damage as Suarez throws knees to the body.
Suarez pushes Richard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richard managing to block the knees to the body from Suarez.
Richard lands a right hand.
Suarez tries a body shot but Richard blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a body punch.
Suarez is trying to stall.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Richard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Richard controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard prevents a body shot from Suarez.
Richard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suarez has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suarez tries to work over Richard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richard managing to block the knees to the body from Suarez.
Richard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suarezs head.
Suarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richard's elbow.
Richard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richard tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stan Richard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Richard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richard is in Suarez's guard.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richard trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Richard won't allow Suarez to get back to his feet.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richard is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suarez is trying to keep Richard in close.
Richard trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Richard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Richard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suarez.
Nice defenses there by Richard.
Suarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richard counters with a nice leg kick.
Richard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suarez gets a double leg takedown into Richard's guard.
Suarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richard is proving hard to escape from.
Richard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez stands up and waves to Richard to follow him.
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez tries to clinch
and Richard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Richard moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
Suarez can't find room to land a body shot as Richard controls the action.
Suarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Richard controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Richard.
Suarez trying to control the position but instead, Richard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suarez into the cage.
Richard breaks the clinch.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Richard counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez throws a leg kick but Richard checks it.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is looking to control Richard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richard in particular looking to stall.
Stan Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suarez is looking to escape.
Richard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard but Richard has mounted him!
Suarez tries to reverse the position but Richard maintains control.
Suarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Richard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard content just to control the position here.
Richard won't let Suarez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Richard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez is bucking up trying to escape but Richard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Suarez is rocked!
Richard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Suarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Richard! Suarez is hurt baaadly! Richard is firing away with more strikes - Suarez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Richard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Im a playa as his entrance music. 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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267 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkemakolam throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nkemakolam misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Nkemakolam is predictable there
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Nkemakolam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nkemakolam misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Johnson misses
enabling Nkemakolam to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nkemakolam misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nkemakolam lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nkemakolam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson shoots and misses
letting Nkemakolam counter with a right hand.
Nkemakolam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nkemakolam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nkemakolam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jobe Nkemakolam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nkemakolam tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nkemakolam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Nkemakolam misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Nkemakolam.
Jobe Nkemakolam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Johnson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nkemakolam.
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 Jobe Nkemakolam will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Nkemakolam cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
It looks like Randall Johnson has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nkemakolam. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nkemakolam.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Nkemakolam counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nkemakolam sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
Nkemakolam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nkemakolam keeping his opponent close.
Nkemakolam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nkemakolam sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nkemakolam is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Nkemakolam defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Nkemakolam is defending the strikes.
Johnson is trying to ground and pound but Nkemakolam uses the momentary lack of control by Johnson to regain half guard.
Nkemakolam is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a strike but Nkemakolam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nkemakolam keeps moving.
Nkemakolam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nkemakolam keeps moving.
Nkemakolam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nkemakolam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nkemakolam tries to get out of the position.
Johnson works over Nkemakolam with some ground and pound from guard.
Nkemakolam keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson trying to control but Nkemakolam is working from the bottom.
Nkemakolam is trying to keep Johnson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nkemakolam misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Nkemakolam is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nkemakolam's thigh. Nkemakolam counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nkemakolam keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nkemakolam has wrist control.
Nkemakolam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Nkemakolam is keeping the position.
Nkemakolam looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkemakolam, not yet.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nkemakolam has wrist control.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nkemakolam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nkemakolam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nkemakolam!
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Nkemakolam has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nkemakolam which made him look bad.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jobe Nkemakolam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam checks a low kick from Johnson.
Nkemakolam looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Nkemakolam lands a nice looking body shot.
Nkemakolam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A jab from Nkemakolam does it's job there.
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.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nkemakolam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nkemakolam tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nkemakolam wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Nkemakolam is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Johnson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Green Pea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Pep (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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130 lbs
18 - 3 - 0 |
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142 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Green Pea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pea misses with a lunging right hand
and Pep counters with a good low kick that Pea was not able to check.
Pea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pep checks a low kick from Pea.
A telegraphed right hand from Pea misses the target.
Pea throws a combination that misses
and Pep counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Pep.
Pep swings widly with a right hand
and Pea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pea throws a shot from downtown. Pep moves away and avoids it.
Pea cracks Pep with an open hand slap.
Pea throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pea misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Pep to counter with a crisp jab.
Pep lunges at Pea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pea's hand.
Pep with a jab.
Pea throws a head kick that misses
and Pep counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pea connects with a right hand. Pep shakes it off.
Pea throws a head kick that misses
letting Pep counter with a right hand.
Pep moves away from the strike by Pea.
Pep closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Green Pea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pep throws a combination that misses
and Pea counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pea digs a good hook to Pep's body.
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!
Pea is looking to clinch but Pep is avoiding it.
Pea throws a head kick that misses
and Pep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pea throws a poor cross that misses
and Pep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pea lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pea. Pep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pea throws a shot from downtown. Pep moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Pea misses
and Pep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pea misses the body punch
and Pep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pep is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pea had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pea misses with a combination
and Pep counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pea throws a poor cross that misses
and Pep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pea misses the shot to the body.
Pep takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pep has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pep defending well as Pea loads up on a big left hand.
Pea thows a body shot but no joy.
Pea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pea throws a right hand that misses
and Pep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pea connects with a leg kick. Pep looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pep in his tracks.
Pea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pep's sensitive parts.
Pea throws a nice looking combination but Pep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pea scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frankie Pep seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Pep.
Pea misses with a low kick.
Pea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Pep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pea misses with a head kick.
Pea swings for the body but Pep moves out of range.
Pea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pep.
Pea throws a jab but it's blocked by Pep.
Pea throws a head kick that misses.
Pea misses with a head kick.
Pea misses with a body shot.
Pea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pep's sensitive parts.
Pea lands a glancing blow to the side of Pep's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pep throws a right hand that misses
and Pea counters with a nice body shot.
Pea throws a head kick but Pep moves out of range.
Pea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pep counters with a one-two to the body.
Pep misses with a straight right.
Pep steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pea. That one must have hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pea. Pep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pep is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pea misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Pea does it's job there.
Pea misses with a head kick.
Pea misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Pea.
Pep throws a body kick that misses.
Pep takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pep lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pea misses with a body shot.
Pea misses with a head kick.
Pep lands a glancing blow to the side of Pea's head.
Pea misses with a shot to the body
and Pep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pea throws a solid leg kick but Pep takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pea.
Pea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pep misses the jab.
Pea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pep moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Green Pea dominated that second round.
That's time! Pea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pep walks into a jab.
Pea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pea scores with a jab.
Pep misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pep counters with a nice uppercut.
Pep throws a leg kick but Pea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pea lands a two punch combo.
Pep misses with a leg kick
letting Pea counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pea lands a really nice looking cross but Pep seems unphased.
Pep takes one to the chin there.
Pea misses with a hook
and Pep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pea, right into the meat.
Pea misses with a right hand
and Pep counters with a stiff right hand.
Pea thumps Pep with a low kick.
Pea scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Pea misses
and Pep counters with a three punch combo that has Pea backing up. Pea nods at Pep to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep walks into a left hand.
Pea throws a lazy head kick
and Pep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pea just misses with a punch to the body.
Pep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pea.
Pea takes a swing at Pep's ribcage but misses.
Pea throws a poor cross that misses
and Pep counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pea.
Pep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pea misses with a body punch
and Pep counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pep slips a jab from Pea.
Pea misses with a body punch
and Pep counters with a straight right hand.
Pea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pea wants to pass the guard but Pep is defending well.
Pea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pea thows a huge punch but Pep dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pea throwing shots but Pep is blocking nicely.
Pep is trying to control but can't.
Pea looks to land a strike but Pep avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pep is keeping the position for now.
Pep wants to hit a switch here but Pea passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pep there!
Pea 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pea lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pep hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Green Pea clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pea throws a leg kick
and Pep counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pea throws an off balance right hand
and Pea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Pea scores with a four punch combination!
Pea tests Pep's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pep misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Pea counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pea missing with a left hand there. Pep was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pep misses with a looping left.
Pep has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pea takes a swing at Pep's ribcage but misses.
Pea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pea throws a lazy head kick
and Pep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Pep throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pea throws a head kick that misses.
Pea throws a sloppy head kick
and Pep counters with a nice body shot.
Pea misses with a hook to the body
letting Pep counter with a right hand.
Pea throws a sloppy head kick and Pep moves out of range easily.
Pea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pep counters with a low kick, right behind Pea 's knee.
Pea tries to land a leg kick but Pep saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pep misses.
A left and a right from Pea both land. Nice combination.
Pea misses with a double jab
and Pep counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pea's knee momentarily.
Pea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pep's sensitive parts.
Pea misses with a two punch combination.
Pea throws a lazy uppercut
letting Pep counter with a right hand.
Pea throws a series of punches but Pep moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pep throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pea misses with a double jab.
Pea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pep. That did some damage!
Pep throws a hook but Pea blocks it.
Pea thows a leg kick but Pep checks it
and Pea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pep throws a hook but Pea avoids it easily.
Pea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pea lands with a shot to the body.
Pea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pep counters with a two punch combo.
Pea misses with a head kick.
Pea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pep manages to avoid it.
Pea throws a shot from downtown. Pep moves away and avoids it.
Pea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pea misses with a left hand
and Pep counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pea misses with a lunging right hand
and Pep counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pep.
Pea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pep's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pea.
Pea dips to his left and cracks Pep with an uppercut!
No joy there for Pea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pep takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pea misses with the body kick
enabling Pep to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Pea misses
and Pep counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pea's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Pea.
Pea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pep takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pea with a hook.
Pea keeps Pep at a distance using the push kick.
Pea moves out of range as Pep strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pep counters with a straight right hand.
Pea scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Pea.
Pea throws a leg kick
and Pea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Pep misses its intended target.
Pep takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pea swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pep counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pea thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pea misses the body punch
and Pep counters with a stiff right hand.
Pep ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pea is looking to score with low kicks.
Pea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pep. That did some damage!
Pea staying out of range there.
Pep checks a low kick from Pea.
A head kick misses from Pea.
Pep misses with a hook
and Pea counters with a low kick, right behind Pep 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pea throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Pep to counter with a crisp jab.
Pep scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pea in his tracks.
Pea throws a head kick that misses.
Pep uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pea.
Pea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pea misses with a right hand
and Pep counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pea swings widly with a right hand
and Pea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pea misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green Pea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Pea!
Green Pea retains his bantamweight title!
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