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OFC 107: Funakoshi vs Parker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Worthington Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rage Against The Machine - Sleep Now In The Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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253 lbs
3 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Worthington Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Bader!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers misses with a looping right.
Smithers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bader to the mat! Bader manages to get full guard.
Smithers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smithers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smithers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smithers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smithers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now.
Smithers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bader for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Worthington Smithers wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bader fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smithers avoids it really well and circles away.
Smithers closes the distance and clinches.
Bader pulls guard effortlessly.
Bader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smithers controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bader shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smithers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smithers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smithers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bader is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bader is looking to improve his position but Smithers isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers content just to control the position here.
Smithers stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bader looks gassed!
Smithers shoots in for a takedown but Bader shows good takedown defense.
Smithers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Smithers seems content to control.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smithers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smithers controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithers working Bader over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bader tries to get to full guard but Smithers has control of the leg.
Smithers is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader won't allow Smithers to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Worthington Smithers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Smithers with that takedown attempt.
Smithers shoots in looking for a takedown but Bader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smithers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smithers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Worthington Smithers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bader throws a series of punches but Smithers moves out of range.
Worthington Smithers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bader looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bader thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smithers wants to control but Bader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bader not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smithers controls Bader momentarily but Bader frees himself.
Smithers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smithers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smithers is pulling down on Bader's head to control his posture.
Smithers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Worthington Smithers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bader tries to clinch up.
Bader gets caught napping as Smithers dives in and scores a takedown. Bader manages to retain guard.
Smithers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bader is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smithers is controlling him.
Smithers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Worthington Smithers just wasn't active enough.
Smithers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bader.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bader gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smithers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smithers controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Worthington Smithers wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smithers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smithers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bader to his feet.
Jay Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithers shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Smithers with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smithers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bader somewhat.
Bader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smithers.
Bader shoots for a double leg takedown but Smithers sprawls well. He's pushed Bader's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smithers is fending him off so far but Bader persists. Nope, Smithers circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithers looking to score a takedown here. Bader is defending well but Smithers drives through and ends up in Bader's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bader trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Worthington Smithers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smithers gets a takedown into half guard.
Smithers stalling.
Bader wants to get back to his feet.
Bader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smithers trying to pass the guard but Bader defending well.
Bader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smithers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smithers controlling the pace.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smithers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smithers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smithers wants to pass the guard but Bader is defending well.
Worthington Smithers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smithers controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Worthington Smithers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smithers dives in and grabs Bader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bader pushes down on Smithers's head and hops out.
Bader stuffs the takedown attempt from Smithers. Smithers gets slowly back to his feet.
Bader gets caught napping as Smithers dives in and scores a takedown. Bader manages to retain guard.
Smithers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bader's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithers passes Bader's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smithers is trying to work for a kimura but Bader is defending well.
Well, if Smithers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers moves into full mount! Bader won't be happy about that!
Smithers controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bader is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smithers content just to control the position here.
Jay Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worthington Smithers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smithers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Worthington Smithers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smithers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Worthington Smithers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Kreegans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanu Mitzucuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Kreegans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kanu Mitzucuik!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitzucuik checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mitzucuik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kreegans tries to land a leg kick but Mitzucuik saw it coming and moves away.
Kreegans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreegans is trying to break the clinch but Mitzucuik has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitzucuik.
Kreegans wants to stall.
Kreegans controlling the action here for a moment.
Kreegans is trying to break the clinch but Mitzucuik is controlling him.
Kreegans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreegans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitzucuik or not.
Mitzucuik breaks from the clinch.
Mitzucuik throws a series of punches but Kreegans moves out of range.
Kreegans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mitzucuik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mitzucuik dodges the punch combination from Kreegans.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitzucuik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kreegans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mitzucuik misses with a body shot.
Mitzucuik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kreegans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitzucuik blocks a head kick by Kreegans.
Kreegans throws a low kick, looking for Mitzucuik's leg but Mitzucuik calmly moves out of range.
Mitzucuik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kreegans counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mitzucuik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreegans.
Kreegans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kreegans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kreegans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitzucuik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kreegans. Kreegans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mitzucuik clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kreegans throws a head kick but Mitzucuik moves out of range.
Kreegans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitzucuik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreegans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mitzucuik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kreegans.
Kanu Mitzucuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Mitzucuik misses.
Kreegans misses with a kick to the body.
Mitzucuik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kreegans circles away.
Kreegans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreegans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitzucuik slaps away a takedown attempt from Kreegans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitzucuik throws a body punch but Kreegans moves out of range.
Mitzucuik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreegans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans blocks a jab.
Mitzucuik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kreegans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mitzucuik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kreegans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kreegans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kreegans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreegans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitzucuik avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitzucuik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kreegans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mitzucuik pushes Kreegans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mitzucuik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mitzucuik stalling in the clinch.
Mitzucuik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kreegans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitzucuik's elbow.
Mitzucuik is stalling here.
Mitzucuik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreegans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreegans wants to break free but Mitzucuik has control.
Kreegans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kreegans prevents a body shot from Mitzucuik.
Kreegans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitzucuik breaks the clinch.
Kreegans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitzucuik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitzucuik moves in looking to clinch but Kreegans pushes him off.
Kreegans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mitzucuik scores with a nice right hand.
Kreegans fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Kreegans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitzucuik thows a body shot but no joy.
Mitzucuik clinches up against the cage.
Kreegans misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mitzucuik avoiding damage.
Mitzucuik blocks an uppercut.
Kreegans can't find room to land a body shot as Mitzucuik controls the action.
Mitzucuik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kreegans.
Kreegans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Kanu Mitzucuik has been cut.
Kreegans struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitzucuik controls his hands.
Kreegans has had enough of the clinch but Mitzucuik keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kreegans takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mitzucuik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzucuik misses with a body shot.
Mitzucuik jabs at Kreegans's body.
Mitzucuik takes a swing at Kreegans's ribcage but misses.
Mitzucuik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kreegans throws a low kick but Mitzucuik moves out of range easily.
Kreegans tries for a takedown but Mitzucuik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kreegans throws out a leg kick but Mitzucuik moves out of range and Kreegans only half commits.
Mitzucuik dives in and grabs Kreegans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kreegans pushes down on Mitzucuik's head and hops out.
Mitzucuik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kreegans circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitzucuik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kreegans misses with a low kick.
Mitzucuik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreegans is just out of range.
Mitzucuik misses with a body shot
and Kreegans counters with an outside leg kick.
Jared Kreegans is winning the standup battle so far.
Kreegans throws a right and a left that Mitzucuik avoids nicely.
Kreegans misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mitzucuik looks to throw the jab but Kreegans is out of range.
Kreegans motions for Mitzucuik to come forward. Kreegans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mitzucuik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kreegans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitzucuik's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Mitzucuik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kreegans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitzucuik lunges at Kreegans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kreegans's hand.
Mitzucuik checks a low kick from Kreegans.
Good work by Mitzucuik as he checks the leg kick.
Kreegans tries to move into range but Mitzucuik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Mitzucuik.
Kreegans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kreegans showed some decent athleticism there.
Kreegans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kreegans.
Kreegans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitzucuik's guard.
Kreegans wants to take a breather but Mitzucuik is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mitzucuik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mitzucuik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreegans.
Kreegans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kreegans is keen to just control but Mitzucuik is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kreegans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mitzucuik's face.
Kreegans throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreegans punching from mount but Mitzucuik doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mitzucuik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kreegans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poor strikes thrown by Kreegans there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreegans swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mitzucuik is now in Kreegans's guard. A big mistake from Kreegans there, giving up the dominant position!
Mitzucuik postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Kreegans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kanu Mitzucuik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kreegans thows a body shot but no joy.
Kreegans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mitzucuik's guard.
Kreegans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitzucuik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitzucuik wants to stand and escape but Kreegans is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitzucuik keeping moving, preventing Kreegans from controlling successfully.
Kreegans won't allow Mitzucuik to get back to his feet.
Kreegans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitzucuik wants to stand up but Kreegans is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans cracks Mitzucuik with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreegans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreegans trying to control but Mitzucuik is working from the bottom.
Kreegans wants to pass the guard but Mitzucuik is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreegans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreegans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans wants to control from the top but Mitzucuik keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jared Kreegans wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Mitzucuik misses its intended target.
Mitzucuik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreegans manages to avoid it.
Kreegans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kreegans throws some wild stikes that Mitzucuik manages to avoid easily.
Kreegans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreegans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kreegans looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kanu Mitzucuik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans misses with a head shot.
Kreegans looking to finish with strikes here!
Kreegans lands a big shot there that rocks Mitzucuik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jared Kreegans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitzucuik is rocked!
That has opened up Kanu Mitzucuik's cut even more.
Kreegans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kreegans looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kreegans.
Kreegans is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mitzucuik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mitzucuik shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreegans raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Kreegans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kreegans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Kreegans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Terrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Bakreek has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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212 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Terrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakreek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Terrell's head.
Bakreek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Bakreek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakreek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Terrell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Terrell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bakreek manages to get back to half guard.
Terrell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bakreek tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Terrell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Terrell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey MacAskill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey MacAskill acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey MacAskill!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojo looks to land a combination but MacAskill avoids it well.
Rojo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacAskill is looking to clinch but Rojo is avoiding it.
Rojo with a hook.
It looks like Mickey MacAskill has been cut.
A jab-cross combination lands for Rojo and sends MacAskill crashing to the mat! Rojo follows him down to the mat - MacAskill regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
MacAskill is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacAskill is still in real trouble! Can Rojo finish him?
Rojo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rojo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt MacAskill quite badly. MacAskill pulls Rojo in close trying to recover. Rojo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put MacAskill on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but MacAskill doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Rojo!
Our winner, Miguel Rojo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timber Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitiev has chosen Gimme Shelter Rolling stones as his entrance music. Buvaisar Saitiev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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197 lbs
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27
184 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timber Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buvaisar Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Lake tries to sprawl out of it but Saitiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lake lands a body shot.
Saitiev fails to land the takedown.
Lake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saitiev.
Lake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lake.
Decent striking displayed by Lake there.
Danga de danga de dang - Lake scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lake.
Lake misses with a series of wild punches.
Saitiev shoots for a takedown but Lake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Timber Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Saitiev.
No luck for Saitiev with that takedown attempt.
Saitiev shoots in for a takedown but Lake shows good takedown defense.
Saitiev shoots in and drives through. Lake sprawls well.
Lake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saitiev in his tracks.
Saitiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saitiev is rocked!
Saitiev looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake throws an overhand right that drops Saitiev like a sack of potatoes! Lake dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timber Lake!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luther Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belanger has chosen morbid ange l- immortal rights as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Luther Conrad has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luther Conrad seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
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25
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belanger counters with a nice uppercut.
Belanger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belanger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conrad with a poor takedown
and Belanger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conrad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belanger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conrad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conrad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belanger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Belanger trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Belanger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Conrad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Conrad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Conrad!
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!
Belanger sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belanger defending well though.
Conrad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belanger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conrad.
Conrad working over Belanger with some ground and pound. Belanger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belanger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conrad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belanger defending well though.
Belanger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conrad wants to work for an arm triangle but Belanger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Conrad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belanger sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conrad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Conrad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conrad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belanger is just riding it out for now. Conrad eventually gives up the hold.
Conrad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belanger sees it coming and defends easily.
Conrad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belanger looking for submissions off his back.
Conrad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Conrad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belanger is looking for a sweep. Conrad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conrad.
Belanger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Conrad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conrad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conrad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Conrad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belanger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belanger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conrad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conrad's back!
Conrad fending off the submission attempt from Belanger.
Belanger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Conrad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Conrad for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad just trying to survive but Belanger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Conrad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Belanger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Conrad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Conrad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belanger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belanger lands with a good body shot.
Belanger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Conrad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conrad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belanger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conrad thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belanger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belanger but Belanger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conrad misses with a takedown
and Belanger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conrad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conrad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belanger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belanger lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger punishes Conrad's body with a nice straight punch.
Belanger throws out a powerful jab.
Belanger tries to land a leg kick but Conrad saw it coming and moves away.
Belanger lands with a nice body punch.
Belanger scores with a nice head shot.
Conrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belanger was well out of range. Poor timing from Conrad.
Conrad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belanger moves into full guard.
Belanger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belanger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conrad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad is posturing up here but Belanger has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Conrad tries to roll out but it's too tight and Conrad has to tap! Slick submission there by Belanger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Belanger!
A very excited looking Bruno Belanger rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Weapon of Choice blaring out of the sound system. Ruoska is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sympathy for the Devil. Lucifer Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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178 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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169 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucifer Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruoska dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruoska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruoska throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Ruoska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruoska checks a leg kick.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Ruoska tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucifer Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruoska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones thuds a left hand into Ruoska's body.
Jones looks to land a combination but Ruoska avoids it well.
Ruoska scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruoska lands a right hook to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Ruoska.
Jones stuns Ruoska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruoska is defended easily by Jones.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruoska if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruoska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruoska on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jones.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ruoska throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruoska misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Ruoska was not able to check.
Ruoska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Ruoska throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruoska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruoska throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruoska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruoska thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruoska shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Lucifer Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Ruoska.
Jones jabs at Ruoska's body.
Ruoska looks gassed!
Jones with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruoska has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucifer Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones throws a series of punches but Ruoska moves out of range.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruoska. Ruoska gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruoska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruoska is rocked!
Jones connects with a leg kick. Ruoska looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops Ruoska with a beautiful combination! Ruoska stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
Ruoska is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Ruoska throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruoska is breathing heavily.
Ruoska gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jones gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jex Midnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox has chosen Something I Can Never Have as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
155 lbs
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22
163 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jex Midnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Knox!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midnight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Midnight postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Midnight throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.
Midnight is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Midnight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Knox keeps Midnight under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midnight looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knox is avoiding damage well.
Midnight is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well.
Midnight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Midnight in the domination position with Knox hanging on.
Midnight is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Midnight are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knox regains half guard, as Midnight was trying to land strikes.
Knox is looking to control Midnight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Knox tries to get to full guard but Midnight has control of the leg.
Midnight is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midnight to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midnight moves into full mount! Knox won't be happy about that!
Midnight breaks from Knox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Midnight throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Midnight thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Midnight looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Midnight.
Midnight scoring with strikes but Knox is staying in there.
Midnight breaks from Knox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox is trying is best to control the position here.
Midnight trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Midnight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Midnight is very close to passing his half guard.
Midnight working over Knox with some ground and pound. Knox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Midnight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Midnight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jex Midnight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Midnight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Midnight slips the punch.
Knox tries to clinch up but Midnight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox moves away from the strike by Midnight.
Midnight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knox!
Knox wants to control but Midnight is having none of it.
Knox can't escape the position.
Midnight is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Knox has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Knox!
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Midnight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midnight wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Midnight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Midnight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Midnight's legs - danger averted.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knox is in close to Midnight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox trying to control but Midnight is working from the bottom.
Midnight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Midnight has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox postures up.
Midnight looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knox has picked Midnight up and slammed him! Midnight can't keep hold of the triangle and Knox manages to pass to side control!
Midnight takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Midnight tries to bench press Knox off him but Knox keeps the position.
Midnight is working hard here to advance position.
Knox landing a few strikes.
Knox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Midnight, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midnight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Midnight looking for submissions off his back.
Midnight trying to control here.
Midnight tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
Jex Midnight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Midnight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Midnight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Midnight doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midnight keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox cracks Midnight with a solid left hand.
Midnight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Midnight looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox connects with a couple of short punches.
Knox is stalling in the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Midnight throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Midnight wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox distracts Midnight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Midnight drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jex Midnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midnight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Midnight's leg but Midnight calmly moves out of range.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Midnight throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Midnight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Midnight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midnight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Midnight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Midnight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Midnight wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to improve his position but instead Midnight has moved into half guard.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Midnight thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Midnight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Midnight sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox has his hands clasped together around Midnight's back. He's all about the action.
Knox works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Midnight from controlling successfully.
Knox is trying to keep Midnight in close.
Midnight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox controls Midnight momentarily but Midnight frees himself.
Midnight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Midnight wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Midnight is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Knox is trying to control the position but Midnight postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Midnight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Midnight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jex Midnight.
I think Midnight 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jex Midnight!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genki Dama is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Dama moves out of range easily.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Dama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves.
Dama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves.
Dama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dama moves away.
Dama slips a jab from Alves.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dama.
Davi Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves blocks a head kick by Dama.
Dama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dama misses with a few strikes there.
Alves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Dama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alves throws a leg kick that misses.
Alves throws a body punch but Dama moves out of range.
A big left from Alves misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alves moves out of range as Dama throws a body kick.
Alves wants to slow Dama down by chopping away at his legs.
Alves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dama looks to land a body kick but Alves moved away.
That kick from Alves tenderised Dama's leg. Dama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dama slips a straight right by Alves.
Dama misses with a wild body shot.
Alves lands a jab to the head.
Dama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dama. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dama lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Alves lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
Dama throws a big shot that misses.
Dama thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Dama misses with a low kick as Alves jumps back.
Dama throws the kick towards the body but Alves avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Dama there.
Alves swings widly with a right hand
and Dama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alves throws a hook but Dama blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Dama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Alves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alves.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Dama throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dama slips under a jab from Alves.
Alves blocks a head kick by Dama.
Alves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dama keeps working.
Dama is looking to reverse the position.
Dama can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama tries to buck Alves off but Alves is having none of it.
Dama is not content to let Alves control the position.
Dama is looking to reverse the position.
Alves decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dama counters with a straight right hand.
Dama ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Dama misses with a leg kick
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves slips a jab from Dama.
Dama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Dama throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dama fails to land with a series of punches.
Dama throws a head kick that Alves semi-blocks.
Alves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dama throws a body kick the misses
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Dama saw that one coming.
Alves misses with the combination.
Dama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davi Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Dama lands.
Jab from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dama.
Dama blocks the body kick.
Dama slips under a jab from Alves.
A jab lands there for Alves.
Dama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dama.
Dama looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves misses with a hook.
Alves with a jab.
Alves checks a low kick from Dama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama scores with a jab.
Dama checks a low kick from Alves.
Dama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alves throws a leg kick but Dama checks it.
Alves has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dama tries to buck Alves off but Alves is having none of it.
Dama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alves throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control but Dama is keeping him busy.
Alves with the ground and pound but Dama regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alves pulls his head out easily.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dama gets full guard.
Dama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control from the top but Dama keeps moving.
Dama is pulling down on Alves's head. It's preventing any offense from Alves, at least for the moment.
Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Dama keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Dama trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Dama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davi Alves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dama moves away from the strike by Alves.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dama.
Dama misses with a low kick.
Alves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alves misses with a leg kick
and Dama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dama throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Good work by Dama as he checks the leg kick.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
Alves misses with an uppercut
and Dama counters with a straight right hand.
Dama checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves swings for the body but Dama moves out of range.
Dama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Dama moved out of range.
Dama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alves slips under a jab from Dama.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dama defends it nicely.
Dama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dama just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves throws a lazy uppercut
and Dama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Alves.
Dama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Dama uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Dama shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Davi Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Dama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Alves.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Alves misses with a kick to the body.
Alves misses with a hook.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Alves blocks the body kick.
Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Dama missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dama throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alves.
Dama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves clearly takes that round.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves.
Dama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dama looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Alves motions for Dama to come forward. Alves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alves jabs Dama right on the nose. Dama blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Dama misses the target.
Alves cracks Dama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alves swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dama checks a leg kick.
Alves scores with a punch to the head.
Dama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dama thows a body shot but no joy.
Dama misses with a kick to the body
and Alves counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dama misses with a low kick.
Dama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dama.
Dama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dama checks a leg kick nicely.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dama's head backwards.
Alves throws the left hand but Dama avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alves throws a hook but Dama avoids it easily.
Dama throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side.
Alves swings for the body but Dama moves out of range.
Alves looks for a takedown but Dama sprawls well.
Dama throws an off balance right hand
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Dama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
Alves throws a right hand that Dama ducks under and follows up with a left that Dama also avoids with ease.
Dama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Dama.
Dama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dama misses with a low kick.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Dama moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama misses with a hook to the body
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alves lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Dama misses.
Dama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alves is not content to let Dama control the position.
Dama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.
Dama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama wants to pass the guard but Alves is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dama wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dama throws a strike but Alves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves wants to stand but Dama has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Davi Alves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alves misses with a straight left.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Dama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Dama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Dama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Dama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves shoots in for a double leg but Dama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Alves throws a leg kick that misses.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
Alves wants to clinch.
Dama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alves checks it well.
Alves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama has a takedown stuffed.
Dama misses with a looping right.
Dama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves.
Alves tries a low kick but Dama avoids it.
Alves throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Alves misses.
Alves lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Dama blocks the leg kick.
Alves lands a head kick. Dama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alves.
Dama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama staying out of range there.
Alves tries to score with a low kick but Dama moves his leg out of the way.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.
Dama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Dama.
Davi Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dama.
Dama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Alves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alves avoids the body shot from Dama.
Genki Dama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama moves out of range as Alves throws a body kick.
Dama misses with a body kick.
Dama throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side.
Dama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dama throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Alves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dama. Dama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves dips to his left and cracks Dama with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dama drops his hands momentarily and Alves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alves connects with a body shot that sends Dama's belly button to the back.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Davi Alves.
Well Alves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Alves!
Davi Alves retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Davi Alves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funakoshi comes to the cage accompanied by Martial Art Drum Beat. Darius Parker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Parker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funakoshi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi wants to clinch.
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Funakoshi. Funakoshi maintains the clinch.
Parker lands an uppercut.
Funakoshi lands a takedown into guard.
Parker wants to sweep here but Funakoshi controlling him for the moment.
Funakoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Funakoshi is fighting to break Parker's control of his arms but Parker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funakoshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funakoshi won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
Funakoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funakoshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parker!
Funakoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Parker controlling from side mount.
Funakoshi tries to bench press Parker off him but Parker keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Funakoshi tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker working away.
Funakoshi is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funakoshi can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Parker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Parker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Funakoshi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Funakoshi trying to control from the bottom.
Funakoshi wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funakoshi throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Funakoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darius Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker cracks the inside of Funakoshi's front leg.
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Funakoshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker is leaning against Funakoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funakoshi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker avoiding damage.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Funakoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Funakoshi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi misses with a double jab
and Parker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Funakoshi really felt that one!
Oooooh!!! Parker has knocked Funakoshi down with a huge combo! Parker steps away and waves a wobbly Funakoshi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Funakoshi is rocked!
It looks like Gichin Funakoshi has been cut.
Parker pounces like a tiger and cracks Funakoshi with a vicious hook! Funakoshi is down but not out! Parker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darius Parker!
Darius Parker is the new lightweight champion!
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