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GCF 31 - Warrior PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Alamar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen “Shook Ones Pt. II” by Mobb Deep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Alamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alamar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alamar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ground and pound from Alamar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alamar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Evans is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Evans seems a little lost for a moment, as Alamar dominates the positioning.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate Alamar.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Alamar tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Alamar can't get the takedown.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Alamar is controlling him.
Alamar has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alamar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Alamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Evans is trying to push Alamar away but Alamar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alamar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Alamar has the dominant position.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Alamar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Alamar is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to break free but Alamar has control.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alamar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alamar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alamar'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nate Alamar just wasn't active enough.
Evans wants to clinch
and Alamar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alamar controlling the action here.
Alamar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alamar content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alamar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alamar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Evans tries to clinch up
and Alamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans tries to clinch
so Alamar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alamar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nate Alamar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alamar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Alamar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Evans leaves Alamar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alamar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans is looking to clinch but Alamar is avoiding it.
Alamar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alamar off to one side.
Alamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Alamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alamar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alamar.
Alamar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate Alamar.
Alamar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shane Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans has Alamar up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alamar has him pressed against the cage.
Alamar can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans wants to clinch up but Alamar keeps it at a distance.
Alamar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Evans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alamar has him pressed against the cage.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Alamar has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Alamar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans wants to clinch but Alamar slips to the side
and Alamar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
Alamar throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alamar prevents Evans from escaping the position.
Evans is trying to escape the position but Alamar is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alamar dominated that second round.
That's time! Alamar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Evans throws a series of punches but Alamar avoids them all with ease.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alamar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evans is looking to clinch but Alamar is avoiding it.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Alamar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Alamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alamar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans wants to clinch.
Evans wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamar looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alamar.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans tries to clinch but Alamar moves away
and Alamar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alamar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Evans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alamar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Nate Alamar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Alamar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Evans looks to land a combination but Alamar avoids it well.
Alamar misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans tries to clinch
and Alamar counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Alamar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alamar.
Nate Alamar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nate Alamar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Evans looks to clinch
and Alamar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Evans!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alamar controlling from the full mount.
Alamar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Evans for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Alamar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alamar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Alamar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Burgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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202 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Burgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burgan's legs.
Burgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burgan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gracie to stand up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie is trying to drag Burgan to the mat but Burgan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgan wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Burgan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Burgan postures up.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burgan defends well.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Burgan defends easily.
Burgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burgan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Burgan is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgan is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Burgan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is pressing down on Burgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie working for a triangle but Burgan defends it easily.
Burgan wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Burgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Burgan pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Burgan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Burgan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Nagy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tvrtko Kotromanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tibor Nagy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tibor Nagy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tvrtko Kotromanic!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotromanic throws out a powerful jab.
Nagy missing with a left hand there. Kotromanic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kotromanic.
Nagy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kotromanic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagy.
Nagy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagy throws out a powerful jab.
Kotromanic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nagy sprawling to the canvas! Nagy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kotromanic finish him?!
Nagy is rocked!
Nagy misses the body punch
and Kotromanic counters with a nice right hand that sends Nagy toppling to the canvas! Nagy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kotromanic finish him?!
Oh Nagy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagy swings widly with a right hand
and Kotromanic counters with an inside leg kick.
Nagy tries to get into range but Kotromanic steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nagy! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kotromanic scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tvrtko Kotromanic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Raymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Gomaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Raymond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Raymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelly Gomaco!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raymond throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomaco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raymond is in Gomaco's guard.
Raymond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomaco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomaco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raymond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomaco on the ground.
Well, if Gomaco 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.
Gomaco moves nicely into side control.
Gomaco is trying to get an arm triangle but Raymond is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raymond is looking to reverse the position.
Raymond can't do much from the bottom here.
Raymond looks to move to half guard but instead Gomaco has passed into mount! Damn!
Gomaco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Raymond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raymond tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomaco looking to secure an arm triangle but Raymond defends it well.
Gomaco is landing with some decent strikes but Raymond is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Raymond has left one of his arms exposed and Gomaco doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Raymond screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelly Gomaco!
Post fight, Kelly Gomaco took to the microphone: 'Really didn't think taking this fight was a good idea, I did not think I could win.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds comes to the cage accompanied by Palmdale by Afroman. Mister Deeds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent LeBlanc's chin.
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deeds's waist but Deeds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeBlanc off to one side.
LeBlanc fails with a takedown attempt.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deeds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deeds misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LeBlanc is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deeds tries to avoid it but LeBlanc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deeds to the ground. Deeds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Deeds finish him?
Mister Deeds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent LeBlanc.
LeBlanc looks up at the clock. Bad move! Deeds lands a right hand from hell, dropping LeBlanc. Deeds pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Deeds!
Mister Deeds made sure to mention his sponsor, Anti-Tapout Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Merceli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Starbuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Merceli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Starbuck!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starbuck tries to sprawl but Merceli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Merceli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merceli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merceli connects with a nice short shot to Starbuck's temple.
Merceli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Starbuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merceli trying to control from half guard but Starbuck is working away.
Merceli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starbuck is pressing down on Merceli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merceli connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starbuck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merceli is aware though and is defending well.
Merceli throwing strikes from guard but Starbuck blocks nicely.
Merceli distracts Starbuck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Merceli passes Starbuck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merceli lands strikes from half guard.
Starbuck looking for submissions off his back.
Merceli winds up and cracks Starbuck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merceli lands a nice short elbow.
Starbuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starbuck looks gassed!
Merceli 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.
Starbuck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merceli pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merceli thows a huge punch but Starbuck dodges it nicely.
Starbuck is staying active underneath Merceli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Starbuck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merceli.
Merceli is trying to control. Starbuck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merceli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Starbuck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merceli throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Starbuck to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starbuck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merceli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merceli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merceli wants to control from the top but Starbuck keeps moving.
Starbuck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Merceli trying to control the position from guard on top but Starbuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merceli lands a couple of digs.
Merceli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starbuck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merceli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Starbuck's guard.
Merceli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Merceli working over Starbuck with some ground and pound. Starbuck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Starbuck looking for submissions off his back.
Merceli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Starbuck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Merceli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merceli winds up and cracks Starbuck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merceli is keen to just control but Starbuck is a slippery customer.
Starbuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merceli thows a huge punch but Starbuck dodges it nicely.
Merceli thows a huge punch but Starbuck dodges it nicely.
Merceli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Merceli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Starbuck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merceli.
Merceli is stalling here. Starbuck is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merceli seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Starbuck has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Merceli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Merceli misses with a takedown attempt
and Starbuck counters with a three punch combo that has Merceli backing up. Merceli nods at Starbuck to acknowledge the strikes.
Starbuck stuffs the takedown.
Merceli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Starbuck to the mat! Starbuck manages to get full guard.
Merceli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merceli is pushing down on Starbuck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starbuck is fighting to maintain full guard but Merceli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Starbuck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starbuck looking for submissions off his back.
Starbuck is breathing heavily.
Merceli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Merceli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starbuck defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merceli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Merceli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Starbuck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merceli is trying to control. Starbuck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merceli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starbuck actively working from the bottom here.
Merceli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starbuck taking some punishment here, with Merceli in his half guard.
Starbuck is not content to let Merceli control the position.
Merceli working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merceli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Merceli wants to control but Starbuck has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merceli wants to take a breather but Starbuck is having none of it.
Starbuck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merceli.
Merceli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Starbuck is looking for a sweep. Merceli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merceli is nestled in close to Starbuck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maximus Merceli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starbuck has hold of Merceli's hands but Merceli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Merceli lands with a punch from half guard.
Merceli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merceli lands with a punch from half guard.
Merceli drops an elbow to the side of Starbuck's head.
Merceli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merceli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Starbuck looking for submissions off his back.
Starbuck on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Merceli working Starbuck over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merceli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Starbuck is looking for a sweep. Merceli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merceli wants to control but Starbuck is keeping him busy.
Starbuck wants to improve his position but Merceli is controlling well.
Merceli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Merceli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merceli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Merceli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Merceli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Starbuck actively working from the bottom here.
Merceli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Merceli dominated that second round.
That's time! Merceli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Merceli cracks Starbuck with a hook to the temple - Starbuck is on wobbly legs here! Merceli swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Starbuck falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Merceli wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maximus Merceli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Camren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Valentine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Camren!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camren misses with the combination.
Camren dives in and scores a takedown into Valentine's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine trying to keep a closed guard but Camren is proving a slippery customer.
Camren controlling from the top position.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Camren tries to pass.
Camren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Camren showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camren is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valentine wants to control but Camren is keeping busy.
Camren is keen to just control but Valentine is a slippery customer.
Camren is thwarting Valentine's attempts to control the position.
Camren is trying to work for a kimura but Valentine is defending well.
Valentine wants to control but Camren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valentine tries to roll over but Camren keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valentine moves into full guard.
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valentine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Camren pushing down on Valentine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camren trying to mount his opponent but Valentine defends it.
Camren wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Camren avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Camren controlling his opponent.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Camren isn't that keen on the idea.
Camren avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camren looking to secure an arm triangle but Valentine defends it well.
Camren lands a heavy elbow.
Camren looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Valentine kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camren goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Valentine is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Camren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valentine gets caught flat footed, as Camren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Camren stays in close to Valentine's body and controls the position.
Camren trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Camren wasn't active enough on the ground.
Valentine fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Camren is in Valentine's guard.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Camren tries to pass.
Camren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Camren throws a big elbow that misses.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Camren from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randy Camren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camren trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Camren was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A nice combination there by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looks to land a combination but Camren avoids it well.
Valentine feints and as Camren raises his hands in defense, Valentine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Camren is retaining full guard.
Camren looking to control.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Camren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Vincent Valentine wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Valentine misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camren misses with a body shot.
Camren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camren wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Camren tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camren has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Camren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Valentine gets caught flat footed, as Camren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Camren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camren wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Camren was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Camren feints and as Valentine raises his hands in defense, Camren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camren looking to pass the guard.
Camren wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Camren looking to pass the guard.
Camren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camren looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valentine passes Camren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camren is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold.
Valentine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camren!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Camren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Camren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camren wants to advance to full mount but Valentine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Camren slips nicely into half guard.
Randy Camren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camren wants to pass the guard but Valentine is defending well.
Vincent Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.
Camren controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Camren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Camren 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Camren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Farnhook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Farnhook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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24
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Farnhook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farnhook misses with a body shot.
Farnhook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jiu Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Farnhook is positioning himself well to prevent Jiu Jitsu advancing to mount.
Jiu Jitsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Farnhook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jiu Jitsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Farnhook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farnhook is trying to control but can't.
Jiu Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farnhook defends it well.
Farnhook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farnhook tries to get out of the position.
Farnhook wants to improve his position but Jiu Jitsu is controlling well.
Jiu Jitsu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Farnhook!
Jiu Jitsu is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jiu Jitsu extends the arm and Farnhook is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Jiu Jitsu!
Mr Jiu Jitsu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Anti-Tapout Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent McNeil!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
McNeil fails with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNeil shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from McNeil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eli Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent McNeil.
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - McNeil had a free shot at his head there.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McNeil wants to clinch.
McNeil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNeil fails with the takedown
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunter. That snapped McNeil's head back.
McNeil looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
McNeil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by McNeil or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter which made him look bad.
McNeil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunter pinned against the cage. Hunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter looks to land a combination. McNeil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
McNeil slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from McNeil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McNeil looks gassed!
Hunter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter drops McNeil with a beautiful combination! McNeil stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hunter is looking for the KO!
McNeil is rocked!
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!
Hunter shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. McNeil takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hunter sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! McNeil bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Obsut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeil (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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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Obsut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsut throws a shot from downtown. ONeil moves away and avoids it.
ONeil connects with a solid leg kick.
ONeil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from ONeil misses.
Obsut throws the left hand but ONeil avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Obsut misses.
Obsut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obsut throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeil.
Obsut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeil.
Obsut throws a right hand that misses
and ONeil counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from ONeil misses.
ONeil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil tries a head kick but it misses.
ONeil misses with a right hand
and Obsut counters with a left to the body.
Obsut misses with a wild body shot.
ONeil misses with a few strikes there.
Obsut tries to score a power double leg takedown but ONeil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obsut somewhat.
Obsut just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil throws a nice inside leg kick.
ONeil throws a head kick that Obsut semi-blocks.
Obsut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Obsut in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from ONeil.
Obsut loads up on a big right hand but ONeil slips the punch.
ONeil misses with a low kick.
ONeil lands with an uppercut that bounces Obsut off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Obsut.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeil. That snapped Obsut's head back.
Obsut is rocked!
ONeil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obsut at a distance.
ONeil throws a wild body kick that Obsut sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeil misses the target.
ONeil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obsut circles away quickly and effectively.
Obsut digs a good hook to ONeil's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and ONeil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obsut scrambles back to his feet.
ONeil circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Obsut to the canvas! Obsut doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - ONeil keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey ONeil!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey ONeil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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