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GSF 100 Supershow PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Putman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Griffin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Putman's chin.
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Putman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Griffin thuds his right hand into Putman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Putman cracks Griffin with a good jab.
Putman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Putman.
Putman misses with a hook
and Griffin counters with an inside leg kick.
Putman looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Putman cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Putman throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Griffin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Putman looks gassed!
Putman walks into a straight right hand from Griffin.
Putman with a jab.
Griffin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putman was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Putman avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffin.
Griffin lands with a good body shot.
Putman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Putman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Putman blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Putman off balance momentarily.
Putman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffin connects with a single shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffin.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin connects with a single shot there.
Griffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Putman at a distance.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin lands a left and a right that send Putman crashing to the mat, dazed. Griffin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Putman is rocked!
Griffin tests Putman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Putman is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Griffin lands a slapping body shot.
Griffin lands a left and a right that send Putman crashing to the mat, dazed. Griffin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Griffin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Putman seems to have recovered his senses.
Putman takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as Griffin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putman doesn't seem phased though.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putman.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putman manages to avoid it.
Putman misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Putman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Putman throws an off balance right hand
and Putman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Griffin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin tests Putman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffin throws a push kick but Putman slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Putman is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
Griffin scores with a leg kick.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffin.
Putman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Putman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.
Griffin thuds his right hand into Putman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffin lands with a shot to the body.
Putman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putman's sensitive parts.
Griffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Putman's leg. Putman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Putman's leg. Putman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin thumps Putman with a low kick.
Griffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Putman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Putman on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
A telegraphed right hand from Putman misses the target.
Griffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griffin lands with a hook. Putman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Putman's defenses.
Putman misses with a right hand
and Griffin counters with an outside leg kick.
Putman throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Griffin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Putman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin swings for the body but Putman moves out of range.
Griffin cracks the inside of Putman's front leg.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Putman off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Griffin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putman doesn't seem phased though.
Griffin feints and then cracks Putman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Putman down.
Griffin lands a head kick. Putman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putman's sensitive parts.
Putman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands a lovely overhand right.
Putman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffin feints and then cracks Putman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Putman down.
Griffin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Griffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Putman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin throws a shot to the body.
Griffin throws a head kick that half lands.
Griffin lands a slapping body shot.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin lands a body shot.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin throws a right hand that Putman ducks under and follows up with a left that Putman also avoids with ease.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putman throws out the jab.
Griffin slips a jab from Putman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putman blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin connects with a right hand. Putman shakes it off.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Putman moves out of range easily.
Putman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Griffin cracks Putman with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin lands a front kick.
Griffin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Putman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putman can do to turn this around?
Putman misses with a left hand
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Putman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Griffin.
TJ Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Putman's defenses.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putman moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Putman.
Griffin slips a straight right by Putman.
Putman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good exchange - Putman coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Putman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putman misses with a hook to the body
and Griffin counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Griffin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Putman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Putman is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Griffin.
Griffin throws a push kick but Putman slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Putman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Putman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Putman throws a right hand that misses
and Griffin counters with a body kick that stops Putman in his tracks momentarily.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putman throws out the jab.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Putman throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
Griffin scores with a three punch combo!
Putman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Griffin.
Putman swings widly with a right hand
and Griffin counters with a body kick that stops Putman in his tracks momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffin, right into the meat.
Putman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
A solid body kick from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin swings for the body but Putman moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Griffin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Putman slips under a jab.
Griffin throws a head kick but Putman moves out of range.
Putman throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Putman loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
Putman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
A telegraphed right hand from Putman misses the target.
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffin sizes up Putman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffin stuns Putman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Putman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Putman walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin sizes up Putman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Griffin there.
Griffin scores with a nice body kick.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Putman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffin lands with a shot to the body.
Putman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Putman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Putman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Putman throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Griffin.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffin jabs Putman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Putman if he has to take too many more of those.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putman's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
Griffin forces Putman back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
A short body shot lands from Griffin as the two fighters clinch.
Putman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Putman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putman backwards.
Griffin pushes Putman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
Griffin digs a right hand into Putman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Putman's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin is working Putman over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putman backwards.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Putman fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
Putman working aggressively here.
Putman misses with some punches.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Putman throws a head punch that misses.
Putman tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin gets through Putman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffin digs a right hand underneath Putman's ribcage. Putman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Putman can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Putman takes a shot to the head.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putman has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Putman tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Putman's corner calls for a 1-2. Putman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Putman avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Putman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Putman misses with a right hand
and Griffin counters with a low kick, right behind Putman 's knee.
Putman ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Putman misses with a hook to the body
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
Putman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Putman misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putman.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Griffin lands a right hook to the body.
Putman throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putman.
Putman throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mike Putman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson comes to the cage accompanied by 2ne1 - Can't Nobody. Jon has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28
275 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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29
270 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Jon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigurdsson counters with a two punch combo.
Jon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sigurdsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kyle Jon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jon throws an off balance right hand
and Sigurdsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyle Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jon moves into range and clinches up with Sigurdsson.
Jon lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Jon.
Jon lands an uppercut.
Jon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sigurdsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sigurdsson pushes Jon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jon looks gassed!
Sigurdsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jon backwards.
Sigurdsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigurdsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jon.
Sigurdsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigurdsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson pushes Jon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jon.
Still in the clinch, Sigurdsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigurdsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sigurdsson lands a shoulder strike.
Sigurdsson wants to break free but Jon has control.
A hook to the body from Sigurdsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sigurdsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sigurdsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigurdsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sigurdsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sigurdsson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Jon covering up! Sigurdsson comes in with a big uppercut and Jon goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Sigurdsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts comes into the arena with call to prayer blaring out of the sound system. Vaughn has chosen Wild Thing 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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226 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vaughn. Vaughn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaughn throws a looping overhand right but Parts ducks down to avoid it.
Parts lands a nice looking body shot.
Parts cracks Vaughn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parts throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vaughn counter with a right hand.
Parts throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a lazy right hand but Parts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parts throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaughn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaughn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parts throws a head kick that misses.
Parts misses with a right hand
enabling Vaughn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parts counters with a two punch combo.
Parts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Parts throws a sloppy body shot
and Vaughn counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is looking to clinch but Parts is avoiding it.
Parts throws a hook but Vaughn blocks it.
Vaughn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parts counters with a straight right hand.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parts.
Vaughn avoids the body shot from Parts.
Vaughn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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.
Parts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vaughn counters with a right hand to the body.
Vaughn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vaughn tries to clinch there but Parts circles away.
Parts misses with a right hand
letting Vaughn counter with a right hand.
Peter Parts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Parts misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Vaughn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vaughn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vaughn clinches with his opponent.
Parts tries to break the clinch but Vaughn is controlling the position.
Parts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut
and Parts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vaughn throws an off balance right hand
and Vaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vaughn thows a body shot but no joy.
Vaughn throws a sloppy body shot
and Parts counters with a low kick, right behind Vaughn 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vaughn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parts throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Vaughn misses with a hook
and Parts counters with a stiff right hand.
Vaughn checks a leg kick nicely.
Vaughn slips a straight right by Parts.
Vaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Parts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vaughns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parts misses with an uppercut
and Vaughn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut
and Parts counters with a left and a right that stings Vaughn.
A left and a right from Parts both land. Nice combination.
Parts looks for the body kick but Vaughn saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws an off balance right hand
and Vaughn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Vaughn misses.
Parts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vaughn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaughn throws a lazy uppercut
and Parts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parts lands with an uppercut that bounces Vaughn off the cage and back into rage.
Parts throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Vaughn swings widly with a right hand
and Parts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parts misses the jab.
Vaughn swings widly with a right hand
and Parts counters with a series of strikes. Vaughn will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parts dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vaughn misses with a shot to the body
and Parts counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vaughn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parts tests Vaughn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Parts misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parts looks to land a right hand but Vaughn moved out of range.
Parts throws a leg kick but Vaughn moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts ducks right into an uppercut from Vaughn.
Parts misses with a body shot
enabling Vaughn to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Parts swings for the body but Vaughn moves out of range.
Parts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parts throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaughn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vaughn breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws an off balance right hand
enabling Vaughn to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaughn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vaughn momentarily.
Parts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vaughn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parts thinking.
Parts throws the left hand but Vaughn avoids the punch easily.
Parts ducks under a wild hook from Vaughn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vaughn dodges the punch combination from Parts.
Parts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn lands a jab-cross combination.
Parts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Parts.
Parts dips to his left and cracks Vaughn with an uppercut!
Parts just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaughn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughn 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rick Vaughn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
166 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie O Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Parts!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Parts.
Parts throws a sloppy head kick
and O Hare counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Parts's guard now.
Parts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Parts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Hare trying to control but Parts is working from the bottom.
O Hare preventing the sweep.
Parts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
O Hare preventing the sweep.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Parts wasn't active enough on the ground.
O Hare is looking to clinch but Parts is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parts. That's going to slow O Hare down.
Parts misses with a double jab.
Parts falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Hare counters with a low kick, right behind Parts 's knee.
Parts clinches with his opponent.
O Hare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parts tries to circle away but O Hare has him pinned against the cage.
Parts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Hare counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parts's knee momentarily.
Ryan Parts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parts throws a leg kick but O Hare sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parts closes the distance but O Hare moves to the side
letting O Hare counter with a right hand.
Ryan Parts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Hare scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parts wants to improve his position but O Hare is controlling well.
Parts wants to control but O Hare is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Hare seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parts trying to control from the bottom.
O Hare wants to take a breather but Parts is having none of it.
Parts wants to improve his position but O Hare is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare seems to be looking for submissions.
Parts blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Hare.
O Hare is trying to work for a kimura but Parts is defending well.
Parts trying to control but O Hare postures up.
O Hare wants to work for an arm triangle but Parts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Parts wants to get back to his feet.
Parts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Parts is not content to let O Hare control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts is trying to get back to full guard.
O Hare is working for a kimura but Parts is defending it quite comfortably.
O Hare seems to be looking for submissions.
Parts tries to kick O Hare off but O Hare keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Parts is trying to get back to full guard.
Parts tries to kick O Hare off but O Hare keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O Hare trying to control the action but Parts is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parts is looking to improve his position.
O Hare wants to control but Parts is keeping him busy.
Parts tries to roll over but O Hare keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Parts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Hare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parts is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Parts keeps moving.
Parts trying to keep a closed guard but O Hare is proving a slippery customer.
Parts wants to get back to his feet but O Hare is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie O Hare dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Hare circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Hare blocks a low kick nicely.
Parts moves out of range of the body kick.
Parts tries to clinch but O Hare moves away
and O Hare counters with a head kick. That will keep Parts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Parts tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Hare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Hare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Hare throws a sloppy head kick and Parts moves out of range easily.
Parts falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Hare counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Hare is defended easily by Parts.
Parts tries to close the distance and clinch but O Hare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan Parts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parts clinches up against the cage.
O Hare stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare prevents Parts from breaking the clinch.
Parts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parts misses with a punch on the inside.
O Hare keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parts's efforts to push away.
Parts is looking to break free of the clinch but O Hare has double underhooks.
Parts manages to break the clinch.
Parts closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Hare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parts's guard.
Parts controlling O Hare's posture.
Parts is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and O Hare dives into side control.
O Hare creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Parts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
O Hare tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Parts is trying to control O Hare's posture but O Hare avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts tries to bench press O Hare off him but O Hare keeps the position.
Parts is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but O Hare has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Parts throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Parts misses with the body kick
and O Hare counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parts tries to land a body kick
and O Hare counters with a good low kick that Parts was not able to check.
Parts is breathing heavily.
Parts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Hare.
Sloppy strikes from Parts. Those never looked like landing.
O Hare looks for a takedown but Parts sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie O Hare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Hare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parts tries to clinch
and O Hare counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parts thinking.
O Hare keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws a series of punches but O Hare avoids them all with ease.
O Hare feints and as Parts raises his hands in defense, O Hare changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parts has control of O Hare's left arm, preventing O Hare from doing any damage.
O Hare stopping the sweep attempt from Parts.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
O Hare trying to control but Parts is working from the bottom.
O Hare drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Hare jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parts is on top in guard.
Parts controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Parts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Parts wasn't active enough on the ground.
O Hare shoots for a double leg takedown but Parts sprawls well. He's pushed O Hare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Hare.
Parts tries to land a front kick but O Hare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parts scores with a three punch combo!
Parts blocks a head kick by O Hare.
Parts misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie O Hare dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as O Hare checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Parts looks to land a combination. O Hare sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Hare shoots in but no luck this time.
Parts misses with a double jab
and O Hare counters with a leg kick.
O Hare misses with a head kick.
Parts moves in looking to clinch but O Hare pushes him off.
Parts misses with a looping left.
Parts misses with a combination
and O Hare counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parts's knee momentarily.
Parts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
O Hare throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Hare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Hare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parts manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parts.
Parts fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parts stuffs the takedown attempt from O Hare. O Hare gets slowly back to his feet.
Parts misses with a wild combination.
Parts throws a series of punches but O Hare moves out of range.
O Hare throws a sloppy head kick and Parts moves out of range easily.
O Hare keeps the fight on the outside.
Parts swinging wildly here.
O Hare misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Hare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parts falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Hare counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parts throws a sloppy head kick and O Hare moves out of range easily.
Parts looks to clinch
and O Hare counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Parts has his hands on O Hare's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare wants to pass the guard but Parts is keeping the position.
O Hare is fighting to break Parts's control of his arms but Parts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Parts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ryan Parts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie O Hare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Parts hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
O Hare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Parts.
A bit of stalling here from O Hare.
Parts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parts digs a right hand underneath O Hare's ribcage. O Hare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Hare swings wildly with an uppercut but Parts uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts can't break the clinch.
O Hare turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and O Hare manages to end up in side control.
Parts is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, O Hare asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Parts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O Hare off and has taken his back!
Parts trying to control.
Parts throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
O Hare covering up well under a series of strikes from Parts.
Parts trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Parts lands shots from the back.
Parts biding his time, controlling O Hare.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts controlling well, preventing O Hare from escaping the position.
Parts is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften O Hare up.
Parts looking to break O Hare's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. O Hare remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Parts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Parts is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but O Hare has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Parts trying to control.
Eddie O Hare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parts doesn't have the hooks in and O Hare manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie O Hare.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Hare, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie O Hare!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparing Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bjj might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 50 cent feat. eminem, cashis & lloyd banks - You don't know. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparing Bjj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Grant!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Grant throws a right and a left that Bjj avoids nicely.
Grant looks to land a combination but Bjj avoids it well.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant gets caught flat footed, as Bjj shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bjj postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bjj, into his guard.
Bjj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bjj has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grant is looking to defend but Bjj has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grant! Bjj pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grant taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sparing Bjj!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanchanok Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prasoetram's entrance music is The Way I Feel. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanchanok Prasoetram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasoetram clinches with his opponent.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Prasoetram tightens his grip and picks Taylor up, before dumping him to the ground. Taylor manages to land in guard.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prasoetram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Prasoetram manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Prasoetram wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram actively working from the bottom here.
Prasoetram tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taylor decides to return to a standing position.
Shane Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prasoetram gets a clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Prasoetram can't break the clinch.
Taylor gets through Prasoetram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prasoetram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Prasoetram drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prasoetram is breathing heavily.
Prasoetram tightens his grip and picks Taylor up, before dumping him to the ground. Taylor manages to land in guard.
Prasoetram stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prasoetram has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Prasoetram's guard.
Taylor stands up from Prasoetram's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prasoetram tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor leaves Prasoetram with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prasoetram walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
Prasoetram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Prasoetram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanchanok Prasoetram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prasoetram moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Prasoetram.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taylor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Prasoetram closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Prasoetram postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Prasoetram won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Prasoetram drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor!
Taylor stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prasoetram closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Prasoetram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prasoetram is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor presses Prasoetram against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor presses Prasoetram against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Prasoetram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taylor gets through Prasoetram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor pushes Prasoetram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor digs a right hand into Prasoetram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prasoetram's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Taylor.
Taylor presses Prasoetram against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor pushes Prasoetram back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Prasoetram goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Prasoetram tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Taylor coming out on top.
Prasoetram shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prasoetram walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Prasoetram with an uppercut!
Tanchanok Prasoetram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Prasoetram's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prasoetram jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Prasoetram around his waist. Prasoetram gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Taylor.
Taylor is working Prasoetram over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Taylor.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Prasoetram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prasoetram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body.
Prasoetram tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Prasoetram takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prasoetram.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shane Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taylor pushes Prasoetram back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prasoetram looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Taylor.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prasoetrams head.
Prasoetram misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor with a hook.
Prasoetram has managed to clinch.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor lands a body punch.
Taylor works on Prasoetram's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prasoetram pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taylor is leaning against Prasoetram and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prasoetram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Prasoetram takes a shot to the head.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Prasoetram looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Prasoetram fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanchanok Prasoetram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prasoetram or not.
A short left from Taylor.
Taylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prasoetram or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Prasoetram.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor digs a right hand into Prasoetram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prasoetram's gas tank.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
Prasoetram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Prasoetram tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Prasoetram drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Prasoetram wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Taylor works on Prasoetram's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Taylor works on Prasoetram's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prasoetram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Prasoetram drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor is working Prasoetram over against the cage.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prasoetrams head.
Prasoetram tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Prasoetram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor pushes Prasoetram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body.
Prasoetram prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Prasoetram is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prasoetram.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prasoetram was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Prasoetram putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Prasoetram avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor works on Prasoetram's body with a couple of short punches.
Prasoetram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Prasoetram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Taylor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Prasoetram is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Taylor to the mat. Taylor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor trying to control the position here.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Prasoetram has Taylor in his guard.
Prasoetram wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Prasoetram has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taylor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prasoetram.
Prasoetram regains half guard.
Tanchanok Prasoetram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Prasoetram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prasoetram rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Prasoetram.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prasoetram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Prasoetram misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor gets through Prasoetram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prasoetram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Prasoetram's ribcage. Prasoetram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor presses Prasoetram against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taylor pushes Prasoetram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Taylor works on Prasoetram's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Prasoetram misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor pushes Prasoetram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prasoetram tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Prasoetram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prasoetram looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor clobbers Prasoetram with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prasoetram moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor presses Prasoetram against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Taylor pushes Prasoetram back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Prasoetram looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prasoetram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Prasoetram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Prasoetram throws a leg kick but Taylor moved away.
Prasoetram clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
Prasoetram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Prasoetram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Taylor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prasoetram tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Prasoetram's ribcage. Prasoetram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Distacio comes to the cage accompanied by Art of War. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Distacio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Distacio shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Distacio scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jet Thompson has been cut.
Distacio avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Distacio's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Distacio, right into the meat.
Jet Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Distacio tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Distacio.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Harry Distacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Distacio off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Distacio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson cracks Distacio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Distacio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Distacio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distacio was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Distacio misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson catches Distacio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Distacio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Distacio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Distacio throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Distacio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Distacio counters with a two punch combo.
Distacio tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Distacio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Distacio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distacio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Distacio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Distacio misses with a body kick.
Distacio misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Distacio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Distacio lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Distacio misses
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Distacio tries to land a leg kick but Thompson saw it coming and moves away.
Distacio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Distacio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Distacio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thompson is able to avoid easily.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson takes a swing at Distacio's ribcage but misses.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Distacio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Distacio gets a takedown into half guard.
Distacio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jet Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Horrible takedown by Distacio or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Harry Distacio is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Distacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Distacio saw that one coming.
Distacio moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson takes a swing at Distacio's ribcage but misses.
Thompson checks a low kick from Distacio.
Distacio misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Distacio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Distacio swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Distacio misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Distacio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thompson is out of range and Distacio settles back down.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Distacio avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distacio was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distacio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Distacio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jet Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Distacio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Distacio.
Well Distacio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Distacio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexton Furnival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Human Sacrifice. Sexton Furnival has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sexton Furnival!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva avoids the body shot from Furnival.
Furnival getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Furnival does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Furnival tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva postures up in Furnival's guard and throws a big left but Furnival blocks it.
Furnival avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Furnival is on top in guard.
Silva has his foot on Furnival's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furnival works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furnival's guard.
Silva trying to control but Furnival is working from the bottom.
Silva stays in close to Furnival's body and controls the position.
Furnival is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnival is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Furnival's brow.
Silva 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.
Furnival is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Furnival keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Furnival is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Furnival throws a half hearted mid kick.
Furnival attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a leg kick but Furnival moved away.
Silva misses with a low kick as Furnival jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Furnival, right into the meat.
Sexton Furnival seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Furnival misses
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Furnival's guard now.
Furnival keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Furnival keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Furnival is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Furnival.
Furnival seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furnival looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva wants to control from the top but Furnival keeps moving.
Furnival looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Furnival wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to control but Furnival is working from the bottom.
Silva cracks Furnival with a solid left hand.
Silva is pushing down on Furnival's leg trying to pass to half guard. Furnival is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Furnival is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furnival on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Furnival is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva is looking to advance position but Furnival won't allow it.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Furnival is working from the bottom.
Furnival is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Furnival avoid being mounted?
Furnival tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva trying to control the action but Furnival is working from the bottom.
Furnival tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Furnival misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Furnival saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Furnival throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Furnival counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Furnival tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Furnival to the ground. Furnival escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Furnival is predictable there
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Furnival 's knee.
Furnival misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Furnival fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furnival working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva won't allow Furnival to get back to his feet.
Furnival is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva trying to control from Furnival's half guard. Furnival has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Furnival keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Furnival scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Silva shoots in but Furnival avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furnival throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furnival connects with a high kick.
Silva slips under a jab.
Furnival throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Furnival fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva postures up.
Furnival wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva passes Furnival's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Furnival is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Furnival is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Furnival looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furnival is trying to get back to full guard.
Rich Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Furnival wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Furnival is defending the position.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva lands with some strikes.
Silva breaks from Furnival's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Sexton Furnival has been cut.
Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That has opened up Sexton Furnival's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furnival is trying to escape the mount.
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Furnival defends it well.
Furnival is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The cut above Sexton Furnival's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sexton Furnival's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rich Silva!
Rich Silva retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Reinhardt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Herman Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao loads up on a big right hand but Reinhardt slips the punch.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick that misses.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt tries a low kick but Pacquiao avoids it.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that misses
so Reinhardt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reinhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reinhardt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiao is keeping the position for now.
Pacquiao is pulling down on Reinhardt's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reinhardt throwing strikes but missing.
Reinhardt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A low kick from Pacquiao misses
and Reinhardt counters with an inside leg kick.
Reinhardt takes one to the side of the head.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses
and Reinhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt moves out of range as Pacquiao strikes.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot
and Pacquiao counters with an outside leg kick.
Pacquiao misses with a jab to the body
and Reinhardt counters with a nice body kick.
Reinhardt checks a low kick from Pacquiao.
A lazy body kick from Pacquiao
and Reinhardt counters with a nice leg kick.
Reinhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao loads up on a big right hand but Reinhardt slips the punch.
Pacquiao throws a lazy head kick
and Reinhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reinhardt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt tried to score with a low kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Reinhardt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pacquiao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pacquiao parries the strikes from Reinhardt easily there. Reinhardt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pacquiao to escape.
Reinhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pacquiao wants to control but Reinhardt postures up.
Reinhardt moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinhardt with the ground and pound from mount.
Pacquiao is in a horrible position here. Reinhardt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reinhardt tries to control but Pacquiao wriggling away.
Reinhardt punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reinhardt scoring with strikes but Pacquiao is staying in there.
Reinhardt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Reinhardt looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Pacquiao covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Reinhardt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Clothesoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm the Scatman. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Clothesoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Honest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clothesoff throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Clothesoff throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffin tries to work over Clothesoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin digs a right hand underneath Clothesoff's ribcage. Clothesoff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clothesoff gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clothesoff looking to pass the guard.
Clothesoff stops Griffin from standing up.
Griffin is controlling Clothesoff's posture.
Clothesoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clothesoff won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Clothesoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clothesoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clothesoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Clothesoff from controlling successfully.
Clothesoff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Griffin dodges the ground and pound from Clothesoff.
Griffin struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Clothesoff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clothesoff tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clothesoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clothesoff throws a strike aimed at the side of Griffin's head but Griffin avoids it well.
Clothesoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Clothesoff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Clothesoff easily slips into full mount!
Clothesoff prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Griffin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clothesoff prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Clothesoff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Griffin is now in Clothesoff's guard. A big mistake from Clothesoff there, giving up the dominant position!
Griffin postures up.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clothesoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Griffin wants to stand but Clothesoff is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clothesoff is on top in guard.
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 Oliver Clothesoff will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clothesoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clothesoff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clothesoff wants to slow Griffin down by chopping away at his legs.
Clothesoff misses with a hook
and Griffin counters with a low kick, right behind Clothesoff 's knee.
Griffin connects with a body shot that sends Clothesoff's belly button to the back.
Griffin takes a swing at Clothesoff's ribcage but misses.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clothesoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clothesoff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clothesoff takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Griffin misses
and Clothesoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Clothesoff throws a head kick that misses
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clothesoff to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Griffin lands with a hook. Clothesoff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clothesoff tries for a takedown but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffin misses with a body punch
and Clothesoff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffin staying out of range there.
Griffin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clothesoff.
Griffin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clothesoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin misses with a jab to the body
and Clothesoff counters with a single leg into guard. Griffin didn't expect that.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin pulls Clothesoff in to control the position.
Griffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clothesoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Clothesoff is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clothesoff looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.
Clothesoff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Griffin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clothesoff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clothesoff sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clothesoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griffin is looking to escape.
Clothesoff unloads with some shots from mount but Griffin bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin is bucking up trying to escape but Clothesoff cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Clothesoff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clothesoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clothesoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clothesoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Griffin tries to clinch but Clothesoff moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clothesoff misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Clothesoff digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a shot to the body
and Clothesoff counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Griffin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Griffin moves out of range as Clothesoff throws a body kick.
Oliver Clothesoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clothesoff misses with a body shot
and Griffin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Clothesoff misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Clothesoff is predictable there
and Griffin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body. Clothesoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Griffin jabs at Clothesoff's body.
Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clothesoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Clothesoff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Clothesoff is just out of range.
Clothesoff misses with an uppercut
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clothesoff counters with a good, hard body kick but Griffin shrugs it off.
Griffin lands a jab to Clothesoff's midsection.
Clothesoff misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clothesoff.
A jab from Griffin misses.
Clothesoff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Griffin walks into a straight right hand from Clothesoff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clothesoff scores with a nice body kick.
Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clothesoff. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honest Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Clothesoff misses
and Griffin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Clothesoff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Clothesoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffin. That one must have hurt.
Griffin throws an off balance right hand
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clothesoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clothesoff throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and Clothesoff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Clothesoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Clothesoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Clothesoff saw that one coming.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clothesoff.
Griffin walks into a stiff left hand from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Clothesoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Clothesoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffin.
Clothesoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Clothesoff clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clothesoff swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Clothesoff throws an off balance right hand
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Good work by Griffin as he checks the leg kick.
Griffin thuds a left hand into Clothesoff's body.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A low kick from Clothesoff misses
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Clothesoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Griffin misses with a low kick as Clothesoff jumps back.
Griffin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Clothesoff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clothesoff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffin misses with a body punch
enabling Clothesoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Clothesoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clothesoff somewhat.
Clothesoff misses with a left hand
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clothesoff feints and as Griffin raises his hands in defense, Clothesoff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clothesoff is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff stops Griffin from standing up.
Griffin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clothesoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliver Clothesoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clothesoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Clothesoff wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Clothesoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clothesoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clothesoff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin controlling the position.
Clothesoff 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clothesoff wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clothesoff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clothesoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clothesoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffin throws a solid leg kick but Clothesoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffin.
Griffin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clothesoff misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Clothesoff.
A left lands for Clothesoff.
Clothesoff throws a wild body kick that Griffin sees coming a mile off.
Clothesoff lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffin off the cage and back into rage.
Clothesoff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clothesoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Clothesoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clothesoff throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Clothesoff shoots in and bounces Griffin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Clothesoff had his way with Honest Griffin in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clothesoff misses the shot to the body.
Clothesoff throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clothesoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clothesoff throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clothesoff scores with a kick to the body.
Clothesoff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Griffin tries to sprawl but Clothesoff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Clothesoff is thwarting Griffin's attempts to control the position.
Griffin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
Clothesoff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clothesoff trying to control from half guard but Griffin is working away.
Clothesoff is looking for a kimura here.
Clothesoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliver Clothesoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griffin is looking to control Clothesoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Clothesoff works his way into side control.
Clothesoff wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff tries to score with some ground and pound. Griffin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clothesoff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Clothesoff trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Clothesoff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffin, who protects the arm well.
Clothesoff moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Griffin dodges the ground and pound from Clothesoff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clothesoff wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Clothesoff swings around for an armbar but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clothesoff's guard.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Griffin wants to stand but Clothesoff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Clothesoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clothesoff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Clothesoff!
Oliver Clothesoff retains his middleweight title!
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