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EEC 142 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocko Robles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Hopkins had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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203 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocko Robles!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Robles.
Robles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Robles looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Robles saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins punishes Robles's body with a nice straight punch.
Robles stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Robles.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up with Robles, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes Robles against the cage but Robles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Robles.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Robles sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robles scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Leon Hopkins has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robles swivels and escapes.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat.
Robles's corner calls for a 1-2. Robles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robles avoids it really well and circles away.
Robles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robles throws a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Robles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robles scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins is rocked!
Robles circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hopkins to the canvas! Hopkins doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Robles keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocko Robles!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George comes into a darkened arena with his song building. city kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julian George!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George shoots in and bounces Jacobs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
George thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jacobs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of George's face.
George tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control.
Jacobs raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
George tries to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
Jacobs lands a heavy elbow.
George is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Jacobs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
George is still in real trouble! Can Jacobs finish him?
A big strike lands for Jacobs! That's really hurt George and he's turned his back - Jacobs keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jacobs jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyan Cadell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Run to the Hills. Calaway is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: R.I.P.. Boyan Cadell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boyan Cadell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Calaway!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway motions for Cadell to come forward. Calaway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calaway slips a jab and a cross from Cadell.
Cadell walks into a stiff left hand from Calaway.
Calaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cadell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calaway stalks Cadell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cadell's face. Cadell staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Boyan Cadell has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calaway manages to avoid it.
Calaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Calaway connects with a single shot there.
Calaway catches Cadell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cadell dodges the punch combination from Calaway.
Cadell shoots in for a takedown but Calaway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cadell throws a right and a left that Calaway avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Cadell covering up! Calaway comes in with a big uppercut and Cadell goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Calaway!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseao Wandinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseao Wandinho!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wandinho swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Wandinho defending well as Masters loads up on a big left hand.
Masters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masters lands a lovely overhand right.
Masters lands with a shot to the body.
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wandinho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wandinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Wandinho slips under a jab from Masters.
A jab from Masters does it's job there.
Wandinho swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandinho throws a head kick that Masters semi-blocks.
Masters lands a head shot.
Masters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wandinho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wandinho thinking.
A cross from Masters lands.
It looks like Joseao Wandinho has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Masters.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wandinho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wandinho moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters cracks Wandinho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wandinho missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Masters.
Wandinho is rocked!
Masters throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wandinho clean off his feet! He's out cold! Masters stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Masters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gros jambon. The key to victory for Mad Dog Vachon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mad Dog Vachon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vachon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jitsu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jitsu is trying to control Vachon's posture but Vachon avoids it.
Vachon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jitsu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vachon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vachon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vachon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jitsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Vachon throwing strikes but missing.
Jitsu is pulling down on Vachon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vachon, at least for the moment.
Vachon sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Mad Dog Vachon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vachon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vachon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vachon is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jitsu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jitsu trying to control the position but Vachon is working away.
Vachon wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Vachon is looking to reverse the position.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vachon keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jitsu trying to control the position but Vachon is working away.
Vachon is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
Jitsu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jitsu swings around for an armbar but Vachon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jitsu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vachon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jitsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vachon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vachon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jiu Jitsu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vachon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jitsu is pulling down on Vachon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vachon, at least for the moment.
Vachon wants to stand and escape but instead Jitsu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vachon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mad Dog Vachon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vachon looking to finish Jitsu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jitsu!
Vachon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon wants to clinch up but Jitsu keeps it at a distance.
Jitsu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vachon!
Jitsu looking to control but Vachon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jitsu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vachon turns into him and now he's in Jitsu's guard.
Vachon trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Vachon gets to his feet. Jitsu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon dives in and scores a takedown into Jitsu's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon wanted to stand there but Jitsu had control of the position.
Vachon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jitsu, up you get!
Vachon scores a takedown into full mount!
Vachon looking to control but Jitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jitsu because Vachon loaded up on that one.
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Vachon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jitsu hang on?
Vachon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jitsu has worked his arm free - good work by Jitsu!
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vachon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jitsu tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vachon with the ground and pound but Jitsu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vachon is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Vachon dominated that second round.
That's time! Vachon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Jitsu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jitsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vachon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vachon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jitsu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu is working for a kimura but Vachon is defending it quite comfortably.
Vachon is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vachon is refusing to be controlled, as Jitsu sits in half guard.
Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jitsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vachon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vachon kicks Jitsu off and gets back to his feet.
Vachon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jitsu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jitsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vachon is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jitsu wants to control the pace but Vachon is squirming around nicely.
Vachon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jitsu wants to free his trapped foot but Vachon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jitsu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jitsu wants to control but Vachon is keeping him busy.
Vachon wants to control but Jitsu is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is working for a kimura but Vachon is defending it quite comfortably.
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Vachon is defending well.
Vachon pushes Jitsu off and gets back to his feet.
Vachon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jitsu!
Jitsu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vachon lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Vachon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vachon throwing strikes here but Jitsu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vachon goes for an armbar but Jitsu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jitsu.
Vachon is trying to control the position but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vachon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Vachon keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiu Jitsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jitsu 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiu Jitsu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Grand Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break Stuff. Tito Ortiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Grand Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Antonio on that attempt.
Antonio has his takedown stuffed
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Antonio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ortiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ortiz controlling the pace.
Ortiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Antonio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortiz.
Antonio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Antonio wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Ortiz working over Antonio with some ground and pound. Antonio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Antonio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Antonio is a slippery customer.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz is just content to waste time from the top position. Antonio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Antonio looking for a guillotine here but Ortiz defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz distracts Antonio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Antonio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.
Antonio is looking for a triangle but Ortiz pushes his legs off easily.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Antonio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Antonio wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz kicks Antonio off and gets to his feet.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Antonio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antonio.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Antonio.
Le Grand Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonio with a poor takedown
so Ortiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Le Grand Antonio.
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!
Antonio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ortiz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Antonio.
Antonio taking punishment in the form of punches.
Antonio being controlled for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A lazy left from Ortiz finds it's target.
Antonio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antonio misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antonio is defended easily by Ortiz.
Antonio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortiz wants to control but Antonio is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing shots but Antonio is blocking nicely.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortiz lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz is looking to advance position but Antonio won't allow it.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz is pressing down on Antonio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Antonio is holding on for now.
Antonio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio is looking to stand up but Ortiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Antonio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Antonio wants to stand up but Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz controlling from the top position.
Antonio keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Tito Ortiz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ortiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Antonio wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Antonio's head.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Antonio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antonio postures up in Ortiz's guard and throws a big left but Ortiz blocks it.
Antonio stands up from Ortiz's guard - Antonio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Antonio to the mat! Antonio manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Ortiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Antonio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz throwing shots but Antonio is blocking nicely.
Antonio controlling the position well.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Antonio is working from the bottom.
Antonio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortiz is working away from the top position though.
Antonio works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio seems keen to control Ortiz's posture.
Ortiz lands a couple of elbows.
Antonio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ortiz can't escape the position.
Antonio throwing strikes here but Ortiz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Antonio looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Antonio prevents Ortiz from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio looking to secure an arm triangle but Ortiz defends it well.
Antonio gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Le Grand Antonio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antonio throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Antonio - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonio shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortiz tries to sprawl out of it but Antonio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Antonio.
Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Antonio on his heels. He'll look to pass Antonio's guard now, I'm sure.
Antonio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz distracts Antonio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortiz prevents Antonio from getting back to his feet.
Ortiz postures up in Antonio's guard and throws a big left but Antonio blocks it.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Antonio on the ground.
Ortiz gets to his feet - Antonio follows without any prompting.
Antonio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ortiz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz throwing strikes from guard but Antonio blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Tito Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz content to stall in guard here.
Le Grand Antonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz trying to control but Antonio is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krystof Mckay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thulsa Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thulsa Doom told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystof Mckay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thulsa Doom!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doom.
Mckay looks to clinch
and Doom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left and a right from Doom both land. Nice combination.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Mckay.
Mckay wants to clinch up but Doom keeps it at a distance.
Mckay moves to clinch but Doom breaks away
and Doom counters with a three punch combo that has Mckay backing up. Mckay nods at Doom to acknowledge the strikes.
Doom scores with a jab.
Doom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Mckay cracks Doom with an open hand slap.
Mckay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doom counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doom. Mckay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mckay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckay.
Doom blocks a jab.
Mckay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doom slips a straight right by Mckay.
Doom lands with a right hand.
Mckay drops his hands momentarily and Doom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doom blocks a jab.
Mckay jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Doom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckay looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.
Mckay tries to clinch up
and Doom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mckay tries to clinch but Doom moves out of range.
Mckay walks into a stiff left hand from Doom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom looks to land a combination but Mckay avoids it well.
Doom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Doom there.
Mckay missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mckay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mckay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Doom to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doom as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystof Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mckay clinches with his opponent.
Mckay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mckay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doom walks away with a smile on his face. Mckay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mckay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doom counters with a two punch combo.
Mckay is breathing heavily.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mckay was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Mckay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mckay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doom tries to avoid it but Mckay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doom to the ground. Doom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mckay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doom blocks a jab.
Doom lands a jab-cross combination.
Mckay misses with a takedown
and Doom counters with a right hand to the body.
Doom digs a good body shot into Mckay's ribs.
Mckay takes one to the chin there.
Mckay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mckay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Doom cracks Mckay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Doom there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thulsa Doom 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.
Mckay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mckay. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Doom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mckay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doom gets in close and tags Mckay with a short punch that almost sends Mckay to the mat! Oh Mckay is in big trouble! He turns his back on Doom, trying to create some distance but Doom rushes him, striking wildly and Mckay goes down! The referee tackles Doom into the cage to end the fight! Doom is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thulsa Doom!
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