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EFC 92: Return 2 Montreal PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pittawat Rukphairee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pittawat Rukphairee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pittawat Rukphairee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Hughes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Rukphairee counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rukphairee counters with a nice leg kick.
Hughes throws a combination that misses
and Rukphairee counters with a straight right hand.
Mark Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rukphairee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hughes moves into the clinch.
Rukphairee misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rukphairee lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rukphairee.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Rukphairee sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pittawat Rukphairee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hughes.
Hughes looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rukphairee counters with a thumping low kick.
Rukphairee tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rukphairee thows a body kick. Hughes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rukphairee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hughes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rukphairee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rukphairee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hughes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rukphairee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rukphairee lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Rukphairee counters with a flying knee that drops Hughes! Rukphairee dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pittawat Rukphairee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovila Chapdelaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadwallader Gutkus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadwallader Gutkus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ovila Chapdelaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cadwallader Gutkus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutkus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapdelaine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gutkus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gutkus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chapdelaine is looking for a triangle but Gutkus pushes his legs off easily.
Gutkus 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.
Gutkus throwing strikes but missing.
Gutkus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cadwallader Gutkus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gutkus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapdelaine was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutkus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutkus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gutkus manages to pull guard.
Gutkus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gutkus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chapdelaine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gutkus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chapdelaine's guard.
Gutkus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutkus is stalling in the full guard.
Gutkus trying to control but Chapdelaine is working from the bottom.
Gutkus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chapdelaine, up you get!
Chapdelaine tries to keep at a distance but Gutkus has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutkus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chapdelaine regains guard.
Gutkus with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutkus stays in close to Chapdelaine's body and controls the position.
Gutkus thows a big elbow that misses.
Chapdelaine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gutkus trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapdelaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gutkus forces his way into half guard.
Gutkus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gutkus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapdelaine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gutkus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gutkus lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutkus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gutkus working Chapdelaine over with strikes.
Gutkus working the head and body with strikes.
Chapdelaine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gutkus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gutkus working some strikes from top position.
Chapdelaine looking for a guillotine here but Gutkus defends easily.
Chapdelaine keeping full guard, as Gutkus tries to pass.
Gutkus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapdelaine trying to keep a closed guard but Gutkus is proving a slippery customer.
Gutkus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutkus cracks Chapdelaine with a solid left hand.
Gutkus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gutkus won't allow Chapdelaine to sweep him here.
Gutkus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gutkus landing with the ground and pound.
Gutkus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapdelaine's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutkus distracts Chapdelaine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gutkus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chapdelaine is trying to keep Gutkus in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cadwallader Gutkus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gutkus gets the takedown into side control.
Chapdelaine is being controlled here.
Gutkus working the ground and pound.
Chapdelaine taking a bit of punishment here - Gutkus scoring with strikes.
It looks like Ovila Chapdelaine has been cut.
Chapdelaine tries to bench press Gutkus off him but Gutkus keeps the position.
Gutkus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gutkus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapdelaine keeps working.
Chapdelaine taking a bit of punishment here - Gutkus scoring with strikes.
Ovila Chapdelaine's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chapdelaine tries to improve position but can't.
Chapdelaine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapdelaine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ovila Chapdelaine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gutkus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Gutkus there.
Jeez, Ovila Chapdelaine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ovila Chapdelaine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cadwallader Gutkus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McPhee comes to the cage accompanied by Loose yourself. Ryan McPhee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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222 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan McPhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhee just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McPhee throws out the jab.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and McPhee counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Wilson misses
and McPhee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
McPhee controlling the position from side mount.
Wilson tries to bench press McPhee off him but McPhee keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is letting McPhee control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McPhee controlling from side mount.
McPhee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilson for as long as he can get away with.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
McPhee takes a little break here. Wilson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryan McPhee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McPhee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
McPhee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and McPhee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McPhee is out of range.
McPhee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McPhee is in Wilson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPhee tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
McPhee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McPhee is one step ahead there.
Wilson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan McPhee.
Wilson clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhee has Wilson pushed against the cage.
McPhee lands a left hand.
McPhee digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Wilson trying to stall but McPhee improves his position.
McPhee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McPhee tries to pass to full mount but Wilson defends it.
McPhee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McPhee dominated that round.
That's time! McPhee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McPhee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
McPhee controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilson is looking to improve his position but McPhee isn't that keen on the idea.
McPhee controlling from mount.
McPhee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but McPhee maintains control.
McPhee dominating with strikes here.
McPhee controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee looking to finish Wilson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilson!
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McPhee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wilson is pushing down on McPhee's leg trying to pass to half guard. McPhee is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. McPhee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McPhee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
McPhee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McPhee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ryan McPhee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McPhee is keeping the position for now.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but McPhee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McPhee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson wants to control from the top but McPhee keeps moving.
Wilson passes McPhee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilson trying to control the action but McPhee is working from the bottom.
McPhee is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McPhee avoid being mounted?
McPhee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McPhee trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McPhee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson slips a jab from McPhee.
Matt Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and McPhee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McPhee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McPhee wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson wants to improve his position but McPhee is controlling well.
McPhee content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.
McPhee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.
McPhee looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan McPhee.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and McPhee counters by clinching up.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to McPhee's face.
It looks like Ryan McPhee has been cut.
Wilson looking to slow down the pace here.
McPhee tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPhee blocks the elbow strike.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, McPhee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the cage.
McPhee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but McPhee blocks it.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but McPhee avoids the damage to the body.
McPhee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPhee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McPhee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPhee tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McPhee.
McPhee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McPhee slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryan McPhee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. McPhee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McPhee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan McPhee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McPhee motions for Wilson to come forward. McPhee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McPhee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McPhee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPhee pulls guard effortlessly.
McPhee managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson wants to control from the top but McPhee keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McPhee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPhee, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McPhee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conrad has chosen Rider Part II as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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242 lbs
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289 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mantegna!
Mantegna wants to control but Conrad is having none of it.
Mantegna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mantegna tries to lock up and control but Conrad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conrad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Conrad controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantegna wants to hold on but Conrad pushes him away.
Conrad controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conrad lands a big shot there that rocks Mantegna but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Conrad looking to ground and pound but Mantegna is blocking nicely.
Conrad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Conrad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad lands a heavy elbow.
Mantegna blocking the ground and pound.
Conrad wants to control the pace but Mantegna is squirming around nicely.
Conrad throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Conrad sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Conrad lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Conrad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conrad scoring with strikes but Mantegna is staying in there.
Mantegna is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mantegna is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Conrad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Conrad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mantegna's sensitive parts.
Mantegna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conrad shoots for a takedown but Mantegna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conrad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Conrad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conrad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mantegna's guard.
Mantegna trying to control the position.
Conrad trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantegna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad looking to sit in guard and control but Mantegna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mantegna trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mantegna misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Mantegna misses.
Mantegna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad.
Conrad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mantegna thows a body shot but no joy.
Mantegna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantegna.
Mantegna looks to land a combination but Conrad avoids it well.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mantegna as he jumps to the side.
Tony Mantegna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Conrad.
Conrad throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Mantegna counter with a right hand.
Mantegna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Conrad's calf.
Tony Mantegna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantegna as he avoids it easily.
Mantegna throws a series of punches but Conrad moves out of range.
Mantegna swings for the body but Conrad moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad wants to slow Mantegna down by chopping away at his legs.
Conrad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice cross by Mantegna.
Jack Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Mantegna as Conrad shoots in.
Mantegna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mantegna jabs Conrad right on the nose. Conrad blinks but takes it well.
Mantegna throws a series of strikes that have Conrad backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mantegna dominated that second 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!
Mantegna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conrad moves away.
Conrad swings widly with a right hand
and Mantegna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conrad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conrad throws a leg kick
and Mantegna counters with a nice leg kick.
Conrad walks into a jab.
Conrad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mantegna counters with a one-two to the body.
Mantegna misses with a wild combination.
Conrad gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mantegna counters with an inside leg kick.
Conrad blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantegna throws a series of punches but Conrad avoids them all with ease.
Conrad throws a poor cross that misses
and Mantegna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mantegna jabs at Conrad's body.
Conrad misses with a leg kick
and Mantegna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mantegna!
It looks like Jack Conrad has been cut.
Nice shot by Mantegna.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantegna misses with a few strikes there.
Mantegna misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad walks into a stiff left hand from Mantegna.
Tony Mantegna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conrad throws a lazy head kick
and Mantegna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mantegna, right into the meat.
Conrad misses the body punch
and Mantegna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mantegna connects with a nice looking jab.
Conrad tries for a takedown but Mantegna circles away easily
and Mantegna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantegna stalks Conrad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Conrad's face. Conrad staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantegna throws a combination. Conrad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mantegna cracks Conrad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conrad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantegna.
A punch combination from Mantegna misses.
Conrad shoots and misses
and Mantegna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Jack Conrad's cut even more.
Tony Mantegna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Conrad.
Mantegna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mantegna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantegna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conrad is looking to clinch.
Mantegna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mantegna misses with a body kick.
Conrad moves to clinch but Mantegna breaks away
and Mantegna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Mantegna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mantegna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Mantegna!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Mechanic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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181 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenson Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlins swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
A right-left combo lands from Luciano.
It looks like Jenson Rawlins has been cut.
Rawlins misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rawlins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rawlins dives in and scores a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Rawlins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rawlins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rawlins trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rawlins is fighting to break Luciano's control of his arms but Luciano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rawlins advances to half guard.
Rawlins trying to control from Luciano's half guard. Luciano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rawlins trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
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.
Rawlins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlins looking to sit in guard and control but Luciano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rawlins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.
Rawlins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luciano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins is trying to keep Luciano in close.
Luciano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rawlins wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rawlins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rawlins wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.
Luciano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rawlins seems to be working for a kimura but Luciano defends the submission attempt.
Rawlins is looking to advance position but Luciano won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano is refusing to be controlled, as Rawlins sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jenson Rawlins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jenson Rawlins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luciano jabs at Rawlins's body.
Jenson Rawlins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawlins.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins drives through with a takedown into Luciano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rawlins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luciano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rawlins, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luciano won't allow Rawlins to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luciano passes into side control.
Luciano wants to stand but Rawlins has his arm trapped.
Rawlins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luciano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Luciano controlling the pace.
Rawlins tries to roll over but Luciano keeps him under control.
Luciano stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Charlie Luciano has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rawlins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luciano was covering up waiting for the punch and Rawlins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Luciano controlling Rawlins's posture.
Rawlins content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rawlins trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jenson Rawlins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rawlins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luciano as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jenson Rawlins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jenson Rawlins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rawlins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rawlins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Rawlins misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawlins tries to land a body kick
and Luciano counters with a one-two to the body.
Rawlins throws a sloppy head kick
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Rawlins was not able to check.
Luciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Luciano misses
and Rawlins counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Luciano pulls Rawlins in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano pulls Rawlins in close to prevent any damage.
Rawlins wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Rawlins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Charlie Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charlie Luciano.
Rawlins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rawlins misses with a shot to the body
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Rawlins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rawlins looks for a takedown but Luciano sprawls well.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Rawlins.
Rawlins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a leg kick.
Rawlins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Rawlins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenson Rawlins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Rawlins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Rawlins down.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawlins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rawlins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Luciano's guard.
Luciano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rawlins trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawlins 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenson Rawlins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trajan Argyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argyle comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
145 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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151 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trajan Argyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chauncey Silvestre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Argyle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trajan Argyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Argyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silvestre counters with a nice body kick.
Argyle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Argyle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvestre counters with a good low kick that Argyle was not able to check.
Silvestre 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.
Argyle swinging wildly here.
Argyle throws a hook to the side of Silvestre's head but Silvestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre moves forwards but Argyle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Argyle misses with a takedown
and Silvestre counters with an outside leg kick.
Argyle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Argyle misses with a left hand
and Silvestre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Argyle thinking.
Argyle misses with a right hand
and Silvestre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre connects with an inside leg kick.
Argyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvestre manages to avoid it.
Argyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvestre manages to avoid it.
Argyle misses with a jab to the body
and Silvestre counters with a nice body kick.
Argyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Silvestre counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvestre throws a front kick that sends Argyle stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvestre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Argyle has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Argyle is predictable there
and Silvestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Argyle throws a right hand that misses
and Silvestre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Argyle is rocked!
That kick from Silvestre tenderised Argyle's leg. Argyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Argyle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Argyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silvestre counters with a nice leg kick.
Silvestre lands an uppercut, right on the button! Argyle tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chauncey Silvestre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cadence to Arms. Nolan Schmidt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Angus McLoughlin's chin.
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20
282 lbs
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23
265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Nolan Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McLoughlin is trying to defend but Schmidt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McLoughlin is trying to get back to full guard.
McLoughlin wants to control but Schmidt is keeping busy.
It looks like Schmidt is going to stand back up.
Schmidt misses with a head shot. McLoughlin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmidt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmidt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to pass the guard but McLoughlin is keeping the position.
McLoughlin has a closed guard, preventing Schmidt from standing up.
Schmidt stands up from McLoughlin's guard - Schmidt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Angus McLoughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses
and McLoughlin counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from McLoughlin on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
Schmidt has closed the distance and engaged McLoughlin in a clinch.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McLoughlin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schmidt avoids the elbow strike from McLoughlin, against the cage.
McLoughlin throws an elbow that misses.
Schmidt looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin connects with a knee to the head.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Angus McLoughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Schmidt.
McLoughlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schmidt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLoughlin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schmidt looks gassed!
Schmidt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLoughlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
McLoughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmidt misses with a punch to the body.
McLoughlin has Schmidt pressed against the cage, preventing Schmidt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schmidt blocks an elbow strike from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McLoughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLoughlin lands with a right to the head.
McLoughlin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McLoughlin landing knees to the head.
It looks like Nolan Schmidt has been cut.
Come on McLoughlin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McLoughlin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin tries a knee to the head but Schmidt blocks it.
Schmidt tries to throw a body punch but McLoughlin avoids it by throwing Schmidt back against the cage.
Schmidt wants to break free but McLoughlin has control.
McLoughlin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McLoughlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLoughlin connects with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Schmidt won't want to take too many of those.
McLoughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
McLoughlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLoughlin lands a knee to the head.
McLoughlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McLoughlin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McLoughlin forces Schmidt back against the cage and clinches.
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt - McLoughlin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McLoughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt shoots for a takedown but McLoughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McLoughlin closes the distance and pushes Schmidt back into the cage.
McLoughlin scores with a shot to the side of Schmidt's head.
McLoughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
McLoughlin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McLoughlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schmidt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McLoughlin connects with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLoughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLoughlin crunches a lovely knee into Schmidt's ribcage.
Schmidt letting McLoughlin take a breather here.
Schmidt avoids a wild elbow strike from McLoughlin.
A knee to the head by McLoughlin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmidt letting McLoughlin take a breather here.
Schmidt looking for a takedown.
McLoughlin scores with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
McLoughlin is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McLoughlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Schmidt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McLoughlin avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt shoots in and drives through. McLoughlin sprawls well.
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLoughlin is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, McLoughlin circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmidt with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLoughlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Angus McLoughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Schmidt.
McLoughlin connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McLoughlin.
McLoughlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLoughlin is working Schmidt over against the cage.
McLoughlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmidt's face.
McLoughlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Angus McLoughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but McLoughlin manages to get underhooks.
McLoughlin lands a knee to the head.
McLoughlin is struggling to control the position.
McLoughlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLoughlin scores with a knee to the head.
Schmidt wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLoughlin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Schmidt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but McLoughlin circles away easily
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLoughlin rushes Schmidt and presses him up against the cage.
McLoughlin prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmidt tries to circle away but McLoughlin has him pinned against the cage.
McLoughlin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McLoughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schmidt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLoughlin with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but McLoughlin manages to get underhooks.
McLoughlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmidt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLoughlin has Schmidt pressed against the cage, preventing Schmidt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schmidt manages to break the clinch.
McLoughlin clinches up against the cage.
McLoughlin misses with a knee strike.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but McLoughlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McLoughlin.
Schmidt looking for a takedown.
McLoughlin slows down the pace here.
McLoughlin throws an elbow but it misses.
Schmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmidt tries to clinch up
and McLoughlin moves into the clinch.
Schmidt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McLoughlin is pressed up against the cage. Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McLoughlin down to the mat. McLoughlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McLoughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLoughlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schmidt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLoughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from McLoughlin.
A knee to the head by McLoughlin.
Schmidt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLoughlin has him pressed against the cage.
McLoughlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmidt's face.
McLoughlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLoughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmidt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McLoughlin lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by McLoughlin.
Schmidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schmidt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLoughlin effectively controlling the action here.
Schmidt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schmidt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McLoughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McLoughlin stands and steps away. Schmidt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schmidt dives in and grabs McLoughlin's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLoughlin pushes down on Schmidt's head and hops out.
McLoughlin lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Schmidt with that takedown attempt.
McLoughlin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLoughlin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmidt.
Schmidt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLoughlin lands a really nice looking cross but Schmidt seems unphased.
Schmidt wants to clinch but McLoughlin slips to the side
and McLoughlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McLoughlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt tries for a takedown. No joy.
McLoughlin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmidt up against the cage.
Schmidt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLoughlin lands a right hand.
McLoughlin slows down the pace here.
McLoughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McLoughlin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Schmidt's cut.
That's time! McLoughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McLoughlin gets a clinch.
McLoughlin works on Schmidt's body with a couple of short punches.
McLoughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLoughlin with a knee to the head.
Schmidt is trying to force a seperation but McLoughlin has the dominant position.
McLoughlin controlling the action here for a moment.
McLoughlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McLoughlin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McLoughlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLoughlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
McLoughlin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schmidt blocks an elbow strike.
Schmidt is trying to drag McLoughlin to the mat but McLoughlin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McLoughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmidt can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by McLoughlin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLoughlin throws an elbow that misses.
McLoughlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLoughlin with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from McLoughlin.
A knee to the head by McLoughlin.
McLoughlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLoughlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmidt.
Angus McLoughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Schmidt.
McLoughlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLoughlin looking to throw knees to the head but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
McLoughlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidt is defending well for now.
McLoughlin avoids the elbow strike from Schmidt, against the cage.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but McLoughlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McLoughlin scores with a knee to the head.
Schmidt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nolan Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmidt gets tackled into the cage by McLoughlin. McLoughlin maintains the clinch.
Schmidt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt gets the takedown into side control.
Schmidt stands up.
McLoughlin moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Nolan Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt.
McLoughlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schmidt's head.
Schmidt blocks the body kick.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLoughlin counters by clinching up.
McLoughlin landing knees to the body.
McLoughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmidt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLoughlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmidt letting McLoughlin take a breather here.
McLoughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLoughlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from McLoughlin - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by McLoughlin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt fails to pull guard.
McLoughlin tries to land a knee to the head but Schmidt blocks with his arms.
McLoughlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Schmidt avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Schmidt - that landed with a thud.
McLoughlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schmidt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schmidt is working for takedown but McLoughlin is calmly controlling the position for now.
McLoughlin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schmidt is trying to drag McLoughlin to the mat but McLoughlin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McLoughlin with a knee to the head.
McLoughlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmidt throws an elbow that misses.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McLoughlin prevents the takedown attempt.
McLoughlin lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Schmidt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLoughlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmidt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schmidt blocks an elbow strike.
Schmidt has hold of one of McLoughlin's legs. McLoughlin is fighting the takedown attempt but Schmidt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Schmidt wants to get up but he can't break McLoughlin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt looking to pass the guard.
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLoughlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schmidt pushing down on McLoughlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmidt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt is looking for a kimura here.
Schmidt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLoughlin defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus McLoughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLoughlin, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus McLoughlin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of A Dead Soulja . Aurelius is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Requiem For A Dream . 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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250 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Aurelius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aurelius misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aurelius misses with a body punch
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Aurelius misses with a body punch
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aurelius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Aurelius swings widly with a right hand
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Aurelius misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Aurelius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Aurelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aurelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia keeping hold of Aurelius's head, controlling as best he can.
Aurelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aurelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy.
Aurelius stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Aurelius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aurelius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aurelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aurelius throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Aurelius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aurelius.
Aurelius is looking to stall here but Garcia recovers full guard.
Aurelius trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Aurelius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aurelius trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Aurelius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aurelius lands a couple of elbows.
Aurelius stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aurelius throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Aurelius slips an elbow through the middle.
Aurelius is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Aurelius is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Roberto Garcia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aurelius throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Aurelius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aurelius scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia moves forwards but Aurelius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aurelius throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Aurelius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurelius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aurelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aurelius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aurelius connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Aurelius misses with a combination
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aurelius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aurelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Aurelius connects with a nice looking jab.
Aurelius swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Aurelius misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aurelius lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aurelius somewhat.
Aurelius looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Aurelius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberto Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Aurelius avoids nicely.
Aurelius lands with a shot to the body.
Aurelius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with a body punch
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Aurelius slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Aurelius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aurelius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aurelius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Aurelius backing up. Aurelius nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Aurelius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aurelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aurelius working Garcia over with strikes.
Garcia is staying active underneath Aurelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia is trying to stand back up but Aurelius is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Aurelius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Ground and pound from Aurelius.
Aurelius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Aurelius has mounted him!
Aurelius has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcia's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Aurelius there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aurelius misses with a head shot.
Aurelius thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Aurelius misses its intended target.
Aurelius throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Aurelius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aurelius feints and as Garcia raises his hands in defense, Aurelius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aurelius trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Aurelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aurelius stops Garcia from standing up.
Aurelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelius passes to side control.
Aurelius throws an elbow but Garcia slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Aurelius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Aurelius drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurelius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aurelius just content to control the position.
Aurelius lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Aurelius working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Marcus Aurelius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aurelius postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aurelius trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Aurelius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Aurelius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is chipping away with strikes.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aurelius tries to score with some ground and pound. Garcia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - Aurelius scoring with strikes.
Aurelius is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aurelius in side control, throwing shots but Garcia defends.
Aurelius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Garcia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Garcia parries the strikes from Aurelius easily there. Aurelius is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garcia to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garcia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garcia taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Garcia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garcia down.
Aurelius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aurelius cracks Garcia with a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Aurelius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garcia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Aurelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aurelius 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aurelius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuu comes to the cage accompanied by HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Abbott's choice of entrance music: Killer Cuts - "The Instinct". Yuudai Ryuu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ryuu walks into a straight right hand from Abbott.
Ryuu misses with a leg kick
and Abbott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abbott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abbott counters with a low kick, right behind Ryuu 's knee.
A big left from Ryuu misses.
Ryuu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abbott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abbott misses with an uppercut. Ryuu saw that one coming.
Ryuu throws a head kick that misses
and Abbott counters with a straight right hand.
Abbott looks to land a combination but Ryuu avoids it well.
Abbott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryuu instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott tries to work over Ryuu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbott blocks an uppercut.
Ryuu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abbott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryuu.
Abbott can't find room to land a body shot as Ryuu controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abbott cracks Ryuu with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbott presses Ryuu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abbott blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Abbott.
Abbott scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Abbott.
Ryuu is breathing heavily.
Abbott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryuu.
Abbott tries a body shot but Ryuu blocks it.
Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abbott avoiding damage as Ryuu throws knees to the body.
Ryuu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryuu struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbott controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abbott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Ryuu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbott.
A shot in the inside from Abbott.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryuu as Abbott tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryuu.
Ryuu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abbott tries a body shot but Ryuu blocks it.
Abbott lands a shoulder strike.
Abbott pushes Ryuu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abbott presses Ryuu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abbott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abbott cracks Ryuu with a nice body shot.
Abbott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abbott is working Ryuu over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Abbott.
Abbott cracks Ryuu with a nice body shot.
Abbott presses Ryuu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Abbott.
Abbott is leaning against Ryuu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abbott lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Abbott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Abbott - that landed with a thud.
Abbott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abbott lands a shot to the body.
Abbott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abbott lands a nice uppercut.
Abbott tries to work over Ryuu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbott can't find room to land a body shot as Ryuu controls the action.
Abbott tries a body shot but Ryuu blocks it.
Ryuu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abbott is defending well for now.
Ryuu lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abbott as Ryuu tries to tie him up.
Abbott works on Ryuu's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abbott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abbott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abbott lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Abbott as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Abbott.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abbott.
Abbott lands a nice shot to the body.
Abbott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abbott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Abbott.
Abbott lands with a right to the head.
Abbott lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryuu backwards.
Abbott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abbott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryuu.
Abbott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryuu backwards.
Abbott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abbott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abbott lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abbott.
Abbott lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Abbott.
Abbott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Abbott.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abbott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Abbott.
Abbott presses Ryuu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abbott lands a shot to the body.
Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Abbott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abbott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryuu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abbott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryuu.
Ryuu is looking to score with low kicks.
Ryuu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abbott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbott misses with an uppercut
and Ryuu counters with a three punch combo that has Abbott backing up. Abbott nods at Ryuu to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryuu. That's going to slow Abbott down.
Ryuu throws a leg kick
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abbott looks to land a left hand but Ryuu moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott throws a leg kick
and Ryuu counters with a shoot takedown. Abbott fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryuu throws and elbow that misses. Abbott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryuu's guard. Nice move by Abbott!
Ryuu working a defensive guard here.
Ryuu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbott manages to get himself to full guard.
Ryuu wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving.
Ryuu looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbott trying to control the position.
Ryuu looking to sit in guard and control but Abbott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryuu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryuu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryuu, not yet.
Ryuu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ryuu connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbott slips a straight right by Ryuu.
Abbott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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.
Abbott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryuu counters with an outside leg kick.
Ryuu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abbott.
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryuu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryuu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abbott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abbott lands an overhand right.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
A cross from Abbott lands.
David Abbott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryuu missing with a left hand there. Abbott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abbott misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Abbott doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryuu circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Abbott. Those never looked like landing.
Ryuu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abbott.
Abbott throws a right hand that Ryuu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryuu also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Ryuu.
Ryuu motions for Abbott to come forward. Ryuu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Abbott. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abbott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abbott moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryuu. Ryuu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryuu thows a leg kick but Abbott checks it
and Abbott counters with a one-two to the body.
Ryuu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
David Abbott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryuu, as that shot connected.
Ryuu misses with a leg kick.
Abbott thuds a left hand into Ryuu's body.
Abbott feints a jab promting Ryuu to slip. Abbott then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryuu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
David Abbott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryuu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott jabs at Ryuu's body.
Ryuu tries a low kick but Abbott avoids it.
Ryuu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryuu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryuu slips under a jab.
Abbott looks to throw the jab but Ryuu is out of range.
Abbott takes a swing at Ryuu's ribcage but misses.
Abbott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott throws a combination that misses
and Ryuu counters with a low kick, right behind Abbott 's knee.
Abbott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryuu is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryuu doesn't seem bothered though.
Abbott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryuu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abbott misses the body punch
and Ryuu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Abbott!
Ryuu controlling the pace for now.
Abbott is trying to stand up.
Ryuu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryuu avoids the attempt from Abbott to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is looking to improve his position but Ryuu isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryuu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryuu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Abbott.
I think Abbott 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 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Abbott!
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