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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palate Menochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Randy Couture is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Palate Menochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menochi shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Menochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couture avoids it really well and circles away.
Couture throws a body punch but Menochi moves out of range.
Menochi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couture misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menochi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Menochi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couture as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palate Menochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menochi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Menochi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randy Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menochi lands a jab.
Menochi looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Menochi connects with a single shot there.
Menochi tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Menochi avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menochi works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
Menochi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Menochi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture rushes Menochi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menochi breaks from the clinch.
Palate Menochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Menochi slips the punch.
Couture throws a jab when Menochi was well out of range.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menochi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menochi finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture tries to clinch up
and Menochi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture lands a right hook to the body.
Menochi closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menochi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Couture is looking for a sweep. Menochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couture is trying to stand back up but Menochi is controlling him
Menochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menochi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Couture defend it? Menochi steps over the head and cranks it - Couture is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Menochi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Palate Menochi!
Palate Menochi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Fight. Jackson has chosen Trick Daddy-Lets Go as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Gracia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dj Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracia wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jose Gracia has been cut.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracia looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Gracia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracia looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Gracia's body. Gracia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws a hook but Gracia avoids it easily.
Gracia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracia on the side of the head.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracia! Jackson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracia to his feet! Gracia is in big trouble!
Gracia is rocked!
Jackson rushes Gracia and presses him up against the cage.
Gracia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracia tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson pushes Gracia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracia is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson cracks Gracia with a nice body shot.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson gets through Gracia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracia takes a shot to the head.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Gracia back into the cage.
Gracia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Gracia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracia misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Gracia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Gracia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Gracia's jaw. Gracia's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jackson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dj Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dj Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gouki Shibukawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey has chosen Burn It To The Ground as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
32 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gouki Shibukawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shibukawa clinches.
Anstey misses with a knee to the head.
Shibukawa lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Shibukawa circles away.
Shibukawa lands a left and a right that send Anstey crashing to the mat, dazed. Shibukawa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Anstey is rocked!
Anstey looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shibukawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shibukawa scoring well with a low kick there.
Anstey is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Shibukawa Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Anstey is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gouki Shibukawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Gouki Shibukawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Tretow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tretow comes to the cage accompanied by Days of Thunder. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143 lbs
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153 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Tretow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cj Riley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Riley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tretow.
Tretow gets caught flat footed, as Riley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tretow looking to control.
Tretow seems keen to control Riley's posture.
Riley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tretow's head.
Riley throwing strikes from guard but Tretow blocks nicely.
Riley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riley cracks Tretow with a solid left hand.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Tretow working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a big elbow that misses.
Tretow trying to control the position.
Tretow controlling Riley's posture.
Tretow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riley postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dennis Tretow wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tretow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tretow won't be happy with that.
Riley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tretow can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tretow is looking to reverse the position.
Riley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tretow down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tretow tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Tretow takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tretow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tretow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Riley is not content to let Tretow control the position.
Riley is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tretow wants to take a breather but Riley is having none of it.
Dennis Tretow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Riley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tretow to the ground. Riley is now in Tretow's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riley postures up.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Tretow is keeping the position.
Riley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tretow's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands a couple of elbows.
Riley trying to control but Tretow is working from the bottom.
Tretow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tretow is trying to control the position but Riley postures up.
Riley throwing strikes from guard but Tretow blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tretow trying to keep a closed guard but Riley is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dennis Tretow.
Riley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Riley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tretow misses with the combination.
Tretow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dennis Tretow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley drives through with a takedown into Tretow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cj Riley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tretow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tretow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tretow is on top in guard.
Riley wants to sweep here but Tretow controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretow is stalling in the full guard.
Tretow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tretow has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Tretow from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley wants to sweep here but Tretow controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tretow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riley's guard.
Riley is looking to control Tretow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riley avoid being mounted?
Tretow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley is trying to stand back up but Tretow is controlling him
Riley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley tries a head kick but it misses.
Tretow misses with a takedown attempt - Riley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tretow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
Tretow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Tretow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tretow has his takedown stuffed
and Riley counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking to score a takedown here. Tretow is defending well but Riley drives through and ends up in Tretow's guard.
Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riley is working Tretow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riley trying to control but Tretow is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tretow managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
Riley postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tretow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riley circles away.
Tretow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tretow somewhat.
Tretow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.
Riley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tretow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riley.
Riley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tretow backwards.
Tretow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riley pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Tretow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tretow!
Riley breaks from Tretow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tretow tries to hold on but Riley postures up.
Riley thowing shots but they're missing.
Riley unloading with bombs!
Tretow taking shots to the head.
Riley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tretow's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley unloading with bombs!
Riley lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Riley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Riley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Riley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tretow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Riley raining down shots from the mount!
Tretow tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tretow is trying to escape the mount.
Dennis Tretow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley landing punches.
Tretow is bucking up trying to escape but Riley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Riley lands with some strikes.
Tretow is rocked!
Riley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Tretow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Riley! Tretow is hurt baaadly! Riley is firing away with more strikes - Tretow is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cj Riley!
Cj Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Roman Burza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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157 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tetsuya Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takimoto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burza back to the cage. Takimoto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Takimoto misses.
Takimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Takimoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burza counters with a stiff right hand.
Takimoto throws a right and a left that Burza avoids nicely.
Takimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takimoto misses with a double jab.
Burza slips a jab and a cross from Takimoto.
Takimoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burza counters with a stiff right hand.
Takimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burza lands a nice hook to Takimoto's body. Takimoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takimoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burza shoots in and drives through. Takimoto sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burza takes one on the button.
Burza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takimoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Burza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burza forces his way into half guard.
Takimoto is positioning himself well to prevent Burza advancing to mount.
Takimoto is looking for a sweep. Burza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto controlling the position well.
Takimoto wants to get back to full guard but Burza has mounted him!
Burza working for a submission but Takimoto is keeping him at bay.
Burza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takimoto is surviving well by controlling Burza's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burza unloading with bombs!
Takimoto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Takimoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burza has hold of Takimoto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takimoto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Takimoto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takimoto keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takimoto won't allow Burza to pass to mount.
Burza trying to control the pace.
Burza wants to take a breather but Takimoto is having none of it.
Takimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Burza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takimoto won't allow Burza to pass to mount.
Takimoto is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto missing with punches from the bottom.
Takimoto tries to roll over but Burza keeps him under control.
Takimoto trying to hold on to Burza's head to control him but Burza postures up.
Burza is trying to control the action in half guard but Takimoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burza seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takimoto is trying to stand.
Burza blocks the strikes from Takimoto.
Well, if Burza 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roman Burza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takimoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Takimoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burza.
Burza just misses with a punch to the body.
Burza slips a jab from Takimoto.
Roman Burza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takimoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burza tried to score with a low kick but Takimoto checks it.
Burza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takimoto to the ground. Burza is now in Takimoto's guard.
Takimoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burza is controlling him.
Takimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takimoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burza has Takimoto in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burza working a defensive guard here.
Takimoto passes into half guard.
Takimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takimoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roman Burza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Takimoto is tapping! Great win for Burza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roman Burza!
Roman Burza took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Eichstaedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eichstaedt has chosen Klaxons- Gravity Rainbow as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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23
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ippo Makunochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Eichstaedt!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eichstaedt swats away the attempt to clinch by Makunochi.
Eichstaedt takes a swing at Makunochi's ribcage but misses.
Eichstaedt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makunochi throws out the jab.
Eichstaedt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makunochi to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Robert Eichstaedt has been cut.
Eichstaedt misses with the combination.
Makunochi misses with a lunging right hand
and Eichstaedt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eichstaedt moves in looking to clinch but Makunochi pushes him off.
Makunochi misses the jab.
Makunochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eichstaedt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makunochi back to the cage. Eichstaedt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Ippo Makunochi has been cut.
Makunochi misses with an uppercut
and Eichstaedt scores with a counter punch that sends Makunochi to the canvas! Eichstaedt smells blood - he's punishing Makunochi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Makunochi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Eichstaedt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
265 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson closes the distance but Gunn moves to the side
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gunn forces his way into half guard.
Gunn stalling away here and it's allowed Jackson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn is stalling in the full guard.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn 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.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson working for a triangle but Gunn defends it easily.
Gunn pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn passes into half guard.
Gunn is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunn is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Gunn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is not content to let Gunn control the position.
Jackson is looking to control Gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunn trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Gunn's attempts to control the action.
Gunn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson wants to hold on but Gunn pushes him away.
Gunn controlling from mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gunn has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Gunn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Gunn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Gunn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunn wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunn 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.
Gunn is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Gunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gunn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gunn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson trying to hold on to Gunn's head to control him but Gunn postures up.
Gunn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunn is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Gunn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunn.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gunn wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Gunn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gunn working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Gunn controlling the pace for now.
Tommy Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Gunn's attempts to control the action.
Gunn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gunn prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Gunn maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson is looking to control Gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Gunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to kick Gunn off but Gunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gunn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gunn looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Gunn maintains control.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gunn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gunn looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Gunn isn't that keen on the idea.
Gunn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jackson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Gunn's attempts to control the action.
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jackson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jackson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gunn anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jackson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gunn slips an arm under Jackson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gunn has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gunn is squeezing on Jackson like an anaconda would it's prey. Jackson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Gunn!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Lokki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Faustos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faustos has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
217 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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26
211 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Lokki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Faustos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faustos lands a jab to Lokki's midsection.
Faustos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faustos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Faustos is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faustos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faustos thuds a left hand into Lokki's body.
Lokki is breathing heavily.
Faustos is looking to slow Lokki down with leg kicks.
Lokki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Faustos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Faustos connects with a body shot.
Lokki gets tackled into the cage by Faustos. Faustos maintains the clinch.
Faustos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lokki backwards.
Faustos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faustos scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faustos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faustos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Faustos.
Nice body punch from Faustos - that landed with a thud.
Come on Faustos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Faustos.
Faustos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Samuel Lokki has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faustos digs a right hand underneath Lokki's ribcage. Lokki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faustos lands with a left to the head.
Faustos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Faustos with a knee to the head.
Lokki is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faustos.
Faustos has Lokki pushed against the cage.
Lokki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faustos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faustos scores with a hook to the body.
Faustos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lokki or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faustos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lokki or not.
Faustos scores with a hook to the body.
Faustos lands a knee to the body.
Faustos digs a right hand into Lokki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lokki's gas tank.
Faustos is leaning against Lokki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faustos misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Faustos.
Faustos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faustos lands a body punch.
Faustos lands an elbow inside.
Faustos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faustos lands a body shot.
Faustos misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Faustos.
Lokki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faustos misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lokki fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faustos.
Oh Lokki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faustos lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faustos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lokki backwards.
Faustos lands an elbow inside.
Faustos has Lokki pressed against the cage. He pushes Lokki back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Faustos throws a beautiful elbow that sends Lokki crashing to the floor! Faustos piles on the pressure with more strikes! Lokki is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Faustos!
After winning the bout, Diego Faustos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Just (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villegas comes to the cage accompanied by War is my destiny. Just comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Intriguing Possibilities- Trent Reznor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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24
198 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Villegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Just!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas thows a body shot but no joy.
Just blocks a jab.
Villegas missing with a left hand there. Just was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Villegas misses with a looping left.
Villegas closes the distance and pushes Just back into the cage.
Just tries for a takedown. No joy.
Villegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Villegas tries to work over Just's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Villegas trying to land knees to the body.
Just misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Villegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Villegas pushes Just back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Just gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Villegas regains guard.
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!
Villegas keeping moving, preventing Just from controlling successfully.
Villegas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villegas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Just trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Villegas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Villegas postures up.
Just manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Villegas tries to reverse the position but Just maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Villegas because Just loaded up on that one.
Villegas is desperately trying to improve his position but Just has a good base and remains in mount.
Just tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Villegas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Just throwing strikes here but Villegas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Villegas tries to reverse the position but Just maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Just with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villegas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Villegas wants to control but Just is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas gets back to half guard.
Just is trying to control. Villegas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Just scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Just is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Villegas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Villegas.
Just stopping the sweep attempt from Villegas.
Just throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villegas looking for a sweep. Not yet Villegas, not yet.
Just trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Just advances to half guard.
Just trying to advance position but Villegas counters by regaining guard.
Just slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Just seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Villegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Villegas wants to improve his position but Just is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Just will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Just misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villegas throws a body punch but Just moves out of range.
Just shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Villegas's guard.
Villegas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Villegas prevents Just from improving his position.
Just holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Just wants to improve his position but Villegas is controlling well.
Villegas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Just avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Villegas.
Just regains full guard. Nicely done.
Just had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Villegas defends it easily.
Villegas wants to pass the guard but Just is keeping the position.
Just is trying to keep Villegas in close.
Just looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villegas is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas with a nice head shot there.
Villegas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Villegas preventing the sweep.
Peter Just has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Just is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villegas postures up.
Just seems keen to control Villegas's posture.
Villegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Just is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Just swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Just slips under a jab.
Just shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Just thowing shots but they're missing.
Just raining down hammerfists from mount.
Just thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Just swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Villegas is now in Just's guard. A big mistake from Just there, giving up the dominant position!
Villegas being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villegas wants to control from the top but Just keeps moving.
Villegas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Just isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Villegas stacks Just on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Villegas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villegas is looking to take a break and control but Just is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Just can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Just will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Just gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Villegas.
Villegas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Villegas misses with a low kick.
Just misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Just.
Villegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villegas moves into the clinch successfully.
Villegas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Just turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Villegas tries to bench press Just off him but Just keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Just crashes against the mat.
Just tries to move into full mount but can't pass Villegas's legs.
Just goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Villegas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Just's guard! Nice work there by Villegas!
Villegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Villegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Just is retaining full guard.
Just is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Just might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Villegas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas chips away with some ground and pound.
Villegas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Just is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Villegas looking to pass the guard.
Just not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peter Just.
Just throws a right hand that Villegas ducks under and follows up with a left that Villegas also avoids with ease.
Villegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Just.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Villegas.
Villegas lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Villegas scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villegas connects with an inside leg kick.
Villegas closes the distance but Just moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peter Just is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Villegas.
Villegas swings widly with a right hand
and Just counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Just is trying to move to mount but Villegas reverses beautifully and ends up in Just's guard.
Just throws his legs up looking for a submission but Villegas uses it to pass to side control.
Harry Villegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Just knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Just is trying to control Villegas's posture but Villegas avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Just manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villegas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Just wants to improve his position but Villegas is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Just.
I've got Just winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Just!
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