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GSF 7 420 Megashow PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Macaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ironsides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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183 cm
28
175 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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186 cm
28
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Macaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ironsides! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ironsides is looking to clinch but Macaw is avoiding it.
Ironsides closes the distance and pushes Macaw back into the cage. Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Macaw.
Macaw missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses. Ironsides lands a nice elbow. Macaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ironsides walks away with a smile on his face. Macaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ironsides moves in looking to clinch but Macaw pushes him off. Ironsides throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ironsides tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macaw swats him away and circles back towards the center. Macaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ironsides. Ironsides looks to clinch and Macaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jason Ironsides has been cut. Ironsides defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macaw. Macaw closes the distance and clinches. Macaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Macaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ironsides is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Macaw. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ironsides lands an elbow inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macaw blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Macaw takes an elbow to the temple. Macaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ironsides after a bit of a struggle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macaw. Macaw blocks the elbow strike.
Macaw takes an elbow to the temple. Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ironsides creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Macaw blocks an elbow strike. Ironsides throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macaw's brow. Macaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides. Macaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Macaw lands a damaging elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.
Macaw trying to stall but Ironsides improves his position.
Macaw tries for a takedown but Ironsides manages to get underhooks.
Ironsides pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macaw lands an elbow inside. With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses. Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top. Ironsides pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macaw misses with an elbow over the top. Macaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macaw's brow. Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ironsides pushes off an throws an elbow but Macaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Macaw dodges an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides throws an elbow that misses.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macaw takes an elbow to the temple. Macaw jumps into guard, dragging Ironsides to the mat.
Macaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ironsides throws a big elbow that misses. Macaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Macaw is trying to control the position but Ironsides postures up. Ironsides gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ironsides tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macaw paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ironsides tries to close the distance and clinch but Macaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ironsides gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses. Macaw blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Macaw successfully pulls guard.
Macaw is trying to keep Ironsides in close.
Ironsides trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ironsides chips away with some ground and pound. Ironsides is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ironsides gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ironsides defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macaw. Some wild striking there from Macaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Macaw shoots for a takedown but Ironsides saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ironsides moves to clinch but Macaw breaks away and Macaw counters with a three punch combo that has Ironsides backing up. Ironsides nods at Macaw to acknowledge the strikes. Ironsides gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Macaw blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Macaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ironsides pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ironsides gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Macaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides. Ironsides creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top. Macaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Macaw connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Macaw takes an elbow to the forehead. Ironsides throws an elbow that misses.
Macaw avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ironsides as Macaw tries to tie him up. Macaw dodges an elbow strike from Ironsides.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ironsides dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jason Ironsides's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Macaw misses with a hook. Phil Macaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Macaw misses with the combination.
Macaw fails to land the takedown. Ironsides is looking to clinch but Macaw is avoiding it.
Macaw keeps the fight on the outside. Ironsides throws a head kick that half lands.
Macaw throws a wild body kick that Ironsides sees coming a mile off. Ironsides drops his hands momentarily and Macaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Macaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ironsides tries to clinch up. Macaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ironsides. Ironsides throws a sloppy head kick and Macaw moves out of range easily. Macaw drives through with a takedown into Ironsides's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ironsides is looking for a triangle but Macaw pushes his legs off easily.
Ironsides working for a triangle but Macaw defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macaw distracts Ironsides with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ironsides working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Macaw passes easily into side control. Nice work. Ironsides is looking for a sweep. Ironsides is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Macaw has just dragged him back down to the mat. Macaw moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macaw sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ironsides is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Macaw is looking to take a break and control but Ironsides is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Macaw is really struggling to control Ironsides but he's trying to hold on to the position. Macaw avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ironsides. Ironsides is looking for a sweep. Macaw takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Ironsides to pass into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ironsides wants to try and get back to his feet. Macaw trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ironsides has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ironsides throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Macaw blocks Ironsides's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Ironsides is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macaw trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ironsides bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Ironsides throws a big right hand that misses. Ironsides missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ironsides postures up in Macaw's guard and throws a big left but Macaw blocks it. Macaw wants to stand up but Ironsides is controlling him. Ironsides throws a strike but Macaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ironsides trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ironsides throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Macaw passes Ironsides's left leg - he's now in half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ironsides is not content to let Macaw control the position. Ironsides wants to get back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ironsides flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ironsides misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Macaw trying to control from half guard but Ironsides is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phil Macaw will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jason Ironsides's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ironsides tries to clinch but Macaw is having none of it. Ironsides plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ironsides wants to clinch. That kick from Ironsides tenderised Macaw's leg. Macaw is trying to keep his angry face on. Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ironsides throws the left hand but Macaw avoids the punch easily. Ironsides moves in looking to clinch but Macaw pushes him off. Ironsides connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Macaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ironsides stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ironsides wants it to stay on the feet. Ironsides drives through and clinches with Macaw against the cage.
Macaw blocks an elbow strike. Macaw avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
Ironsides blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Macaw tries for a takedown but Ironsides manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macaw blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Macaw tries to circle away but Ironsides has him pinned against the cage. Macaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ironsides avoids it. Ironsides lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Macaw has clasped his hands together around Ironsides's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Ironsides is looking for a sweep. Macaw avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ironsides. Ironsides is trying to buck Macaw off. Macaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Macaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironsides keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ironsides wants to get back to his feet. Ironsides is looking to regain half guard here but Macaw keeps moving and retains side control. Macaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Ironsides is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ironsides is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Macaw has just dragged him back down to the mat. Ironsides misses with a strike from the bottom. Ironsides is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Macaw has just dragged him back down to the mat. Ironsides misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ironsides tries to get back to half guard but can't. Macaw trying to control the action but Ironsides is working from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Ironsides's face as Macaw controls the position. Ironsides is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Macaw has just dragged him back down to the mat. Ironsides throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Ironsides prevents Macaw from moving into mount. Macaw controls the position. Ironsides wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Macaw advances to full mount. Ironsides keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ironsides throwing hammer fists to the chest of Macaw. What's that going to do exactly? Macaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ironsides is looking to escape. Macaw content just to control the position here. Ironsides is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Macaw trying to control but Ironsides is having none of it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ironsides is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Ironsides is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jason Ironsides. I think Ironsides has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ironsides! Our winner, Jason Ironsides, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lermontov comes into the arena with Mr Suicidal blaring out of the sound system. Hernandez has chosen Cocteau Twins - Song to the Siren as his entrance music. Oscar Hernandez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 cm
28
162 lbs
18 - 3 - 1 |
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185 cm
31
162 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiyero Lermontov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Hernandez! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lermontov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head. Lermontov working aggressively here.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
Hernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lermontov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards. Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Lermontov has him pressed against the cage. Lermontov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Hernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Lermontov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez. Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lermontov won't allow it.
Lermontov has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Lermontov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head. Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lermontov tries to clinch up. Fiyero Lermontov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Lermontov moves out of range. Lermontov closes the distance looking to clinch and Hernandez counters with a left to the body. Lermontov misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely. Lermontov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lermontov tries to clinch up. Hernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lermontov tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez. Lermontov gets a clinch. Hernandez tries to circle away but Lermontov has him pinned against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lermontov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Lermontov lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Oscar Hernandez has been cut. Lermontov has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
A short uppercut from Lermontov. Hernandez tries to pull guard but Lermontov won't allow it.
Lermontov lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lermontov misses with some punches.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short right from Lermontov. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lermontov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lermontov smiles and moves away.
Lermontov wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side letting Hernandez counter with a right hand. Lermontov wants to clinch. Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance. Lermontov tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance. Lermontov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside. Lermontov instigates a clinch. Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lermontov misses with an elbow strike.
Lermontov misses with a body punch.
Lermontov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lermontov scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head. Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Fiyero Lermontov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Hernandez. Hernandez is trying to pull guard but Lermontov has him pressed against the cage. 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! Lermontov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lermontov pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lermontov lands with a light punch inside. Hernandez blocks an elbow strike. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hernandez blocks the elbow strike.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Lermontov shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Oscar Hernandez's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lermontovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lermontov tries to clinch up and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lermontov avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Lermontov tries to clinch up. Lermontov moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez. Lermontov scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head. Lermontov pushes off an throws an elbow but Hernandez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lermontov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow. Hernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Lermontov. Hernandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Oscar Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lermontov tries to clinch and Lermontov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Lermontov tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance. Lermontov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside. Lermontov moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off. Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lermontov circles away quickly and effectively. Hernandez gets tackled into the cage by Lermontov. Lermontov maintains the clinch. Hernandez is trying to stall.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Lermontov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez blocks an elbow strike. Lermontov scores with a nice hook to the head. Lermontov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Lermontov. A nice right hand lands inside from Lermontov. Lermontov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. 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! Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lermontov tries to clinch and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hernandez tries to bum rush Lermontov with a series of wild strikes but Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lermontov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lermontov pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lermontov pushes off an throws an elbow but Hernandez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hernandez avoids the elbow strike from Lermontov, against the cage.
Fiyero Lermontov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lermontov working aggressively here.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lermontov moves into the clinch. Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lermontov lands a shoulder strike. Hernandez tries to pull guard but Lermontov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Fiyero Lermontov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Hernandez. Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Lermontov.
Lermontov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lermontov misses with a body punch.
Lermontov keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lermontov dodges an elbow strike from Hernandez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez. Lermontov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lermontov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez. Lermontov scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head. Come on Lermontov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hernandez dodges an elbow strike from Lermontov.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lermontov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lermontov lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez. Hernandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lermontov to keep the fight standing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Lermontov is controlling him. Lermontov stalling in the clinch but Hernandez improves position. Lermontov misses with an elbow over the top. Lermontov has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Lermontov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez jumps guard but Lermontov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lermontov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards. Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lermontov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Lermontov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lermontov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Oscar Hernandez's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lermontov tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Lermontov tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez walks into a stiff left hand from Lermontov. Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lermontov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lermontov tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range. Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Lermontov is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lermontov closes the distance looking to clinch and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand. Lermontov is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Lermontov, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Lermontov against the cage but Lermontov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it. Lermontov tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lermontov pinned against the cage. Lermontov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Lermontov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez. Hernandez wants to clinch up but Lermontov keeps it at a distance. Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside. Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lermontov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Lermontov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lermontov tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance. Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Lermontov moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lermontov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lermontov scores with a shoulder strike. Hernandez blocking some punches.
Lermontov gets through Hernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lermontov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Lermontov looking to slow down the pace here. Hernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lermontov smiles and moves away.
Oscar Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fiyero Lermontov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Hernandez. Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lermontov is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lermontov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lermontov leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lermontov tries to clinch up and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body. Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lermontov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hernandez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fiyero Lermontov. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lermontov, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiyero Lermontov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Line (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Line comes to the cage accompanied by Human Cannonball. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Line! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Foreman! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foreman scores with a jab to the body. Line shoots in and gets a takedown into Foreman's guard. Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Line drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foreman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foreman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foreman! Foreman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Line knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Foreman throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Line tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foreman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Foreman trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom. Foreman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Line sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foreman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Line gets back to full guard.
Foreman passes Line's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Foreman wants to take a breather but Line is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Foreman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foreman. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Line gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foreman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foreman has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted. Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foreman's guard. Line has gone for a leg lock! Foreman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Line's guard. Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foreman defends it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Line keeping full guard, as Foreman tries to pass. Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Foreman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Line holds on and takes a little breather. Foreman wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foreman stopping the sweep attempt from Line. Foreman trying to control but Line is working from the bottom. Line keeping full guard, as Foreman tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Foreman was stalling too much, according to the referee. Line scores with a hook. Line shoots for a double leg takedown but Foreman sprawls well. He's pushed Line's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Line checks a leg kick. Peter Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Line looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Line wants to work for an arm triangle but Foreman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Line is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Foreman sees it coming and defends easily. Foreman pushes Line off and gets back to his feet. Foreman tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance. Line tries for a takedown but Foreman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Line fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Line. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Line fails with a takedown attempt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Foreman lands with a cross. Foreman lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily. Line closes the distance and clinches up with Foreman, looking for a takedown. Line pushes Foreman against the cage but Foreman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. 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 Peter Line will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Line closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foreman circles away. Foreman scores with a jab to the body. Foreman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it. Line walks into a jab. Line shoots in for a takedown but Foreman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Foreman wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance. Foreman scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Foreman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Line's hands. Line gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Line. That's going to take a lot out of him. Line shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Line shoots in looking for a takedown. Foreman tries to sprawl out of it but Line keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foreman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Foreman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Line momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foreman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foreman wants it to stay on the feet. Line on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Line shoots in for a takedown but Foreman shows good takedown defense. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Foreman tries to clinch but Line is having none of it. Foreman punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch. Line's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foreman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Line scrambles back to his feet. Foreman lands with a shot to the body. Foreman cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs. Foreman catches Line with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
Foreman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Line misses with a takedown and Foreman counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Line takes a shot right to the bread basket. Line fails with the takedown and Foreman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Foreman takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses. Line fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foreman avoids it really well and circles away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Foreman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Line on the side of the head. Line takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Foreman lands an overhand right. Foreman forces Line back against the cage and clinches. A short right from Foreman. Foreman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Line jumps guard but Foreman stands there with Line around his waist. Line gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foreman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Foreman.
Line jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foreman walks away with a smile on his face. Line gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Line misses with a takedown attempt letting Foreman counter with a right hand. Aaron Foreman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Foreman scores with a jab to the body. Foreman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Foreman scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Foreman scores with a jab to the jaw. Line fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Foreman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Foreman lands with a cross. Line shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Foreman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Foreman lands a jab to the head.
Foreman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Foreman wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance. Line checks a leg kick nicely. Foreman just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman drives through and clinches with Line against the cage.
Foreman gets through Line's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Line tightens his grip and picks Foreman up, before dumping him to the ground. Foreman manages to land in guard. Line wants to control from the top but Foreman keeps moving. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Foreman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Line shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Line showed some decent athleticism there. Foreman manages to escape and get back to his feet! Foreman throws out a powerful jab. Line shoots in for a takedown but Foreman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Foreman takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses. Foreman misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Line.
Foreman lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range. Foreman moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Line drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Line dives in and grabs Foreman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foreman pushes down on Line's head and hops out. Line misses with a looping right. Line takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Line looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Line fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foreman avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Line. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Foreman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Line shoots in but Foreman avoids the takedown attempt easily. Line shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foreman as he jumps to the side. Line on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foreman throws a body punch but Line moves out of range. Line fails with a takedown attempt. Foreman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Line's sensitive parts. Foreman cracks Line with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Foreman cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs. Foreman tries to clinch but Line moves out of range. Foreman scores with a nice right hand.
Foreman tries to clinch but Line moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Foreman swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line fails to land the takedown. Foreman fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foreman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foreman!
Foreman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Line doesn't succeed with the takedown and Foreman counters with a straight right hand. Foreman is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it.
Line shoots in for a takedown but Foreman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center. Line shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foreman but Foreman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foreman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A jab lands there for Foreman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foreman throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off. Foreman lands the left hand. Line shoots in but Foreman avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nice body punch from Foreman. Foreman cracks Line with an open hand slap. Line takes one on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foreman lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range. Line walks into a stiff left hand from Foreman. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Line misses with a body punch
and Foreman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Line looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Foreman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
And that's the end of the fight! Aaron Foreman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Foreman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Foreman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Alberto Perez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Perez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christopoulos. Christopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Christopoulos takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jason Christopoulos has been cut. Christopoulos misses with a looping left. Christopoulos misses with a hook. Christopoulos scores with a takedown into Perez's guard. Christopoulos is fighting to break Perez's control of his arms but Perez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Christopoulos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Christopoulos scoring with punches to the head and body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Christopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopoulos.
That's one minute gone in the round. Perez looking to control.
Christopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Perez blocks nicely. Perez keeping moving, preventing Christopoulos from controlling successfully. Christopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Christopoulos stands up over Perez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Christopoulos distracts Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Christopoulos lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Christopoulos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Perez keeping moving, preventing Christopoulos from controlling successfully. Christopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Christopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Christopoulos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Christopoulos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Christopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Perez blocks nicely. Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Perez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Christopoulos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perez's head. Perez trying to keep a closed guard but Christopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Christopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Perez blocks nicely. Christopoulos looking to sit in guard and control but Perez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Perez trying to control but Christopoulos is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Christopoulos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perez controls the pace. Christopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Perez trying to control but Christopoulos is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luis Alberto Perez wasn't doing enough on the ground. Christopoulos shoots in and drives through. Perez sprawls well. A good leg kick by Perez. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Christopoulos dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jason Christopoulos's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Christopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Christopoulos showed some decent athleticism there. Christopoulos thows a huge punch but Perez dodges it nicely.
Christopoulos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Christopoulos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Christopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Perez is positioning himself well to prevent Christopoulos advancing to mount. Christopoulos prevents Perez from improving his position. Christopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. 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! Christopoulos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christopoulos drops an elbow to the side of Perez's head. Christopoulos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Perez is trying to stand back up but Christopoulos is controlling him
Christopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Christopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perez's head. Christopoulos wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy. Christopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Christopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Perez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Christopoulos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Perez is looking to control Christopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perez avoid being mounted? Christopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working. Perez controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Perez has hold of Christopoulos's hands but Christopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Christopoulos lands strikes from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Christopoulos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Christopoulos is looking for a kimura here.
Christopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perez's head. Christopoulos throwing shots but Perez is blocking nicely. Nice strikes from Christopoulos there. Christopoulos winds up and cracks Perez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Perez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Christopoulos passes to side control. Christopoulos grinds an elbow into Perez's temple. Christopoulos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Perez is trying to control Christopoulos's posture but Christopoulos avoids it. Christopoulos landing strikes. Christopoulos cracks Perez with a big elbow. Perez is looking for a sweep. Christopoulos grinds an elbow into Perez's temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Christopoulos cracks Perez with a big right hand but Perez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Christopoulos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Perez is rocked! Christopoulos cracks Perez with an elbow. That is naaassty. Oh Perez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Christopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working. Christopoulos is chipping away with strikes.
Christopoulos scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Perez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Christopoulos can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Christopoulos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castro comes to the cage accompanied by Carlos Puebla - Y En Eso Llego Fidel. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fidel Castro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Castro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nongkeeswuit - that will leave a mark!
Castro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nongkeeswuit. Jab from Nongkeeswuit. A head kick misses from Castro. Nongkeeswuit avoids the head kick by Castro.
Nongkeeswuit missing with a left hand there. Castro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Castro misses with a body kick. Castro connects with a body shot that sends Nongkeeswuit's belly button to the back. Castro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nongkeeswuit's sensitive parts. Nongkeeswuit ducks under a wild hook from Castro. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Castro - that will leave a mark!
Nongkeeswuit checks a leg kick. Castro gets off balance looking for a body kick and Nongkeeswuit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nongkeeswuit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nongkeeswuit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nongkeeswuit doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
Nongkeeswuit avoids the head kick by Castro.
Fidel Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nongkeeswuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro. Castro misses the jab. Castro thows a left - swing and a miss! Nongkeeswuit throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease. Castro lands a right hook to the body.
Castro scores with a jab. Nongkeeswuit acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Castro is looking to chop away at Nongkeeswuit's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Castro cracks Nongkeeswuit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A punch combination from Nongkeeswuit misses. Jab, jab by Castro - just one landing. Castro misses with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Castro throws a nice head kick!
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Castro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nongkeeswuit slips a straight right by Castro. A decent looking body kick lands there for Castro.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Castro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Castro throws a nice inside leg kick. Nongkeeswuit blocks a head kick by Castro.
Nongkeeswuit checks a leg kick nicely. Castro scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Nongkeeswuit blocks the low kick. Castro misses the jab. Nongkeeswuit misses with a looping left. Castro scores with a head kick.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nongkeeswuit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Castro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Castro moves out of range of the body kick. Castro swings for the body but Nongkeeswuit moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Castro. Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Nongkeeswuit moves out of range easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Nongkeeswuit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro throws a nice head kick!
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Nongkeeswuit moves out of range easily. Castro slips a jab and a cross from Nongkeeswuit.
A swing and a miss from Castro. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nongkeeswuit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castro counters with a straight right hand. Nongkeeswuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castro dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Nongkeeswuit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nongkeeswuit misses with the combination.
Nongkeeswuit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nongkeeswuit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castro. Nongkeeswuit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nongkeeswuit misses with a kick to the body.
Nongkeeswuit avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Castro misses with a body shot
enabling Nongkeeswuit to counter with a crisp jab. Nongkeeswuit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castro is defended easily by Nongkeeswuit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nongkeeswuit moves out of range of the body kick from Castro.
Nongkeeswuit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fidel Castro is winning the standup battle so far. Nongkeeswuit avoids the head kick by Castro.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nongkeeswuit. Castro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Castro throws a nice inside leg kick. Castro misses with a left hand and Nongkeeswuit counters with a nice leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Nongkeeswuit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Castro throws a head kick that misses and Nongkeeswuit counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro misses with a kick to the body.
Nongkeeswuit thumps Castro with a low kick. Castro throws a leg kick enabling Nongkeeswuit to counter with a crisp jab. Castro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nongkeeswuit. Nongkeeswuit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castro to score with a decent uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nongkeeswuit digs a good hook to Castro's body.
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from Nongkeeswuit. Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Castro misses with a straight left. Castro throws a half hearted mid kick. Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nongkeeswuit moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Castro throws a leg kick that is checked and Nongkeeswuit counters with a body kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Castro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nongkeeswuit. That one must have hurt. Nongkeeswuit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
Nongkeeswuit is looking to land body kicks. Castro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nongkeeswuit. Jab from Nongkeeswuit. Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nongkeeswuit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nongkeeswuit connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nongkeeswuit throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nongkeeswuit dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Castro goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nongkeeswuit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nongkeeswuit throws out a powerful jab. Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nongkeeswuit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nongkeeswuit. Castro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nongkeeswuit. Nongkeeswuit circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nongkeeswuit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Fidel Castro has been cut. Castro connects with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Fidel Castro's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Castro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nongkeeswuit is fending him off so far but Castro persists. Nope, Nongkeeswuit circles away and we're back to standing. Castro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Nongkeeswuit misses with a wild combination.
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nongkeeswuit. Nongkeeswuit moves out of range as Castro strikes. That kick from Castro tenderised Nongkeeswuit's leg. Nongkeeswuit is trying to keep his angry face on. Castro throws a leg kick and Nongkeeswuit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Castro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Castro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nongkeeswuit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nongkeeswuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Nongkeeswuit misses with the body kick and Castro counters with a head kick. That will keep Nongkeeswuit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Nongkeeswuit throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it. Nongkeeswuit drops his hands momentarily and Castro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nongkeeswuit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nongkeeswuit tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Castro counters with an inside leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Castro. Castro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nongkeeswuit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Castro tries to land a body kick and Nongkeeswuit counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nongkeeswuit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nongkeeswuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nongkeeswuit gets off balance looking for a body kick and Castro counters with a nice body shot. Castro with a poor takedown and Nongkeeswuit counters with an inside leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Castro misses with an uppercut
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a nice body kick.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Nongkeeswuit slips the punch. Castro tries to land a leg kick but Nongkeeswuit saw it coming and moves away.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Castro coming out on top. Castro moves out of range of the body kick. Nongkeeswuit thumps Castro with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nongkeeswuit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fidel Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nongkeeswuit throws a half hearted mid kick. Castro moves into range and connects with a jab. Nongkeeswuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nongkeeswuit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nongkeeswuit tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nongkeeswuit avoids the head kick by Castro.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Nongkeeswuit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Nongkeeswuit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nongkeeswuit lands a jab-cross combination. Nongkeeswuit fails in his attempt to clinch. A low kick from Castro is predictable there and Nongkeeswuit counters with a nice body kick. Castro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Castro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nongkeeswuit checks a low kick from Castro. Nongkeeswuit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nongkeeswuit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castro. Nongkeeswuit stalks Castro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castro's face. Castro staggers backwards, shaken. A head kick by Castro misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit. I think Nongkeeswuit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit! Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, uncle otis- the game. White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Under Pressure. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
277 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Tepes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby White! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tepes feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down. White throws a right and a left that both miss. White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tepes lands with a left to the head. Tepes looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Tepes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now. Tepes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. 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! White just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side. White tries to keep at a distance but Tepes has taken the fight into the clinch. White has Tepes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. White pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tepes tumbling to the mat - White dives into Tepes's guard. White is working Tepes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes swivels though and keeps the full guard. White slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Tepes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. White advances position into side control! Tepes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tepes missing with strikes from the back. White turns into Tepes and is now in his guard.
Tepes is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment. White trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tepes pushes White off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. White fails in his attempt to clinch. Vlad Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tepes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! White tries to keep at a distance but Tepes has taken the fight into the clinch. Tepes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! White breaks from the clinch.
White blocks the body kick.
White drives through and clinches with Tepes against the cage.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
Tepes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes throws a head kick that misses. Tepes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes. Tepes throws a right and a left that both miss. Tepes scoring well with a low kick there.
Vlad Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tepes swats away the attempt to clinch by White. Tepes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Tepes stuffs the takedown. White tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. White connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. White fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. White tries to clinch up but Tepes circles away and keeps his distance. White wants to clinch up but Tepes keeps it at a distance. A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes. Tepes gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch. White swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it. White goes for a takedown attempt but Tepes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. 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 Vlad Tepes will probably get the nod. That's time! Tepes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tepes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tepes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tepes tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vlad Tepes is winning the standup battle so far. Tepes tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tepes throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease. White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tepes misses with a hook. Some bone on bone action there as White checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Tepes throws a right and a left that both miss. Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round. White checks a leg kick. White moves out of range of the strikes. Tepes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tepes misses with a series of wild punches.
Tepes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tepes has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. This has been an exciting period of action! Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tepes stalling in the clinch but White improves position. Tepes throws an elbow that misses.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tepes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White misses with a hook from the clinch. White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tepes walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot. White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes. Nice defenses there by White. White tries to clinch but Tepes is having none of it. Tepes throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it. A head kick misses from Tepes. White tries to keep at a distance but Tepes has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tepes lands a knee to the head.
White tries for a takedown but Tepes manages to get underhooks.
Vlad Tepes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby White. White wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Tepes.
White is breathing heavily. Tepes pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tepes scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. White is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tepes is defending well. Tepes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Tepes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it. Tepes throws a body punch but White moves out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes. A head kick from Tepes lands but White takes it in his stride. Tepes scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tepes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice shot by Tepes. Tepes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tepes pushes White up against the cage in a clinch. White avoiding damage as Tepes throws knees to the body.
Tepes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tepes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy. White misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A knee to the head by Tepes.
Tepes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tepes walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tepes darts in and clinches White up against the cage. Tepes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. White throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tepes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Both fighters circling a little - Tepes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Tepes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! White takes one to the side of the head.
Tepes with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
White is rocked! White leaves his chin hanging out and Tepes seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! White crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes! Vlad Tepes 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Oquendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
190 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Oquendo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jay scores with a punch to the head. Oquendo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Some bone on bone action there as Oquendo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Oquendo is just out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Jay. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jay wants to clinch. Oquendo thows a body shot but no joy. Oquendo throws a right and a left that Jay avoids nicely. Jay with a jab. Jay misses with the body kick and Oquendo counters with a series of strikes. Jay will be more careful next time no doubt. Oquendo scores with a jab to the body. Oquendo avoids a kick to the body.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oquendo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jay Jay has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oquendo tries to land a front kick but Jay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Oquendo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Oquendo misses with a straight right. Jay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oquendo misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jay. Oquendo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Oquendo throws a head kick that misses. Oquendo moves out of range of the body kick. Jay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oquendo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jay throws a lazy right hand but Oquendo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Jay misses. Oquendo is looking to wear down Jay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Jay 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oquendo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jay controls the pace. Jay passes easily into side control. Nice work. Oquendo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jay wants to improve his position but Oquendo is controlling well.
Jay is not content to let Oquendo control the position. Jay is doing well to control the position and prevent Oquendo from advancing to side control. Oquendo wants to stand but Jay has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Jay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jay. Jay is controlling Oquendo's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jay keeping moving, preventing Oquendo from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oquendo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Oquendo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jay looking for a sweep. Not yet Jay, not yet. Oquendo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Oquendo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jay is keeping the position for now. Oquendo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jose Oquendo just wasn't active enough. Oquendo connects with a crisp jab. Jay avoids the head kick by Oquendo.
Jay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oquendo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Jay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Jay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oquendo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jay. Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Oquendo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oquendo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oquendo misses with a kick to the body and Jay counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Jay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oquendo is out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Jay blocks the leg kick.
Oquendo feints and then cracks Jay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jay down. 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 Jose Oquendo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jay Jay's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jay is looking to clinch. Oquendo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jay. Oquendo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jay lands a high kick!
Oquendo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Oquendo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay. Jay loads up on a big right hand but Oquendo slips the punch. Jose Oquendo is winning the standup battle so far. Oquendo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jay tests Oquendo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Oquendo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Oquendo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Oquendo misses. Oquendo misses with a hook. Oquendo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay. Jay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oquendo throws a hook but Jay blocks it. Jay catches Oquendo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Oquendo thows a body shot but no joy. Oquendo throws a right and a left that both miss. Oquendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Oquendo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jay. Oquendo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sloppy strikes from Jay. Those never looked like landing. Jay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jay misses with a low kick. A leg kick checked by Jay. Jay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oquendo on the side of the head. Jay moves out of range of the body kick from Oquendo.
Jose Oquendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oquendo throws a hook but Jay blocks it. A slow jab from Oquendo misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Oquendo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oquendo avoids the body shot from Jay.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Oquendo is just out of range. Oquendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay. Oquendo swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Oquendo misses with a low kick as Jay jumps back. Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Oquendo misses with a low kick.
Oquendo is looking to land body kicks. Jay blocks a head kick by Oquendo.
Jay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jay there as he acknowledges the shot. Jay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jay misses with a body kick. Oquendo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jay. Oquendo looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jay digs a good body shot into Oquendo's ribs. Oquendo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jose Oquendo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Oquendo cracks a nice hook into Jay's ribs. A jab from Oquendo misses. Jay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oquendo's half guard. Jay is keen to just control but Oquendo is a slippery customer. Oquendo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jay is working away from the top position though. Jay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Jay is looking to take a break and control but Oquendo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Jay hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Oquendo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oquendo tries to sprawl but Jay drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jay trying to control from half guard but Oquendo is working away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jay is taking a breather. Oquendo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jay is trying to control. Oquendo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Jay will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jay Jay's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jay avoids the body shot from Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oquendo as he avoids it easily. Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oquendo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Oquendo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jay looks to land a body kick but Oquendo moved away. Oquendo throws a head kick that misses. A good leg kick by Jay. Oquendo lands a head kick. Jay smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Oquendo missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Oquendo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jay to score with a decent uppercut. Oquendo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jay is looking to slow Oquendo down with leg kicks. Oquendo is looking to slow Jay down with leg kicks. Oquendo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body kick from Jay. Jay misses with a looping right. Jay digs a good body shot into Oquendo's ribs. Jay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Jay takes one to the side of the head.
Jay throws the kick towards the body but Oquendo avoids it. Oquendo throws a sloppy head kick and Jay moves out of range easily. A leg kick checked by Oquendo. Jay scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jay. Jay takes a kick to the side of the head. Jay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oquendo cracks Jay with a right hand to the side of the head. 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! An inside leg kick lands from Jay. Oquendo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay moves out of range as Oquendo throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jay throws a quick inside leg kick. Jay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oquendo as he avoids it easily. Oquendo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Some bone on bone action there as Jay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Oquendo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Oquendo moves out of range of the body kick. Jay misses the shot to the body. Jay throws a head kick but Oquendo moves out of range.
Jay is looking to land body kicks. Jay looks to land a body kick but Oquendo moved away. Oquendo avoids the body shot from Jay.
Jay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A thudding body kick lands there by Jay!
Jay is looking to clinch. Jay tries to score with a low kick but Oquendo moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oquendo checks a low kick from Jay. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jay checks a leg kick. Oquendo throws a right and a left that both miss. Oquendo throws a jab when Jay was well out of range. A big left from Oquendo misses. Jay is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Oquendo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Jay clobbers Oquendo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Oquendo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Oquendo is just out of range. Jay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oquendo. Oquendo loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch. Jay moves away from the strike by Oquendo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jay misses with a body shot.
Jay throws a head kick that misses. Oquendo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Oquendo misses with an uppercut. Jay misses with a body kick. Oquendo throws a solid leg kick but Jay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oquendo. This has been an exciting period of action! Jay slips a straight right by Oquendo. Oquendo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jay lands a jab to Oquendo's midsection. Oquendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oquendo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oquendo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oquendo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Oquendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oquendo there as he acknowledges the shot. Jay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oquendo is fending him off so far but Jay persists. Nope, Oquendo circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose Oquendo showed his dominance in that final round. I think Oquendo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Oquendo! Jose Oquendo got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Alvarez as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johnny Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Anderson's chin.
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Johnson! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Anderson closes the distance and clinches. Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Anderson. Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A short right from Johnson. Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson is working Anderson over against the cage. Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body. Johnson is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now. Sam Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Johnson. Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson has clasped his hands together around Anderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Johnson controls the position. You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Johnson scoring with punches and elbows. Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well. Anderson being controlled for a moment. Anderson is not content to let Johnson control the position. Anderson is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. Johnson throws an elbow but Anderson slips to the side and avoids it well. Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Anderson is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson working the ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson landing strikes. Anderson is not content to let Johnson control the position. The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Johnson throws an elbow but Anderson slips to the side and avoids it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working. Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Johnson is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control. Anderson struggling a bit here. Anderson tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Anderson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Johnson dominated that round. That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson moves out of range as Anderson strikes. Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sam Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Anderson with a nice cross. Johnson misses with a looping right. Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a leg kick. Anderson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anderson tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range. Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Johnson slips a straight right by Anderson. A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges. Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range. Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing. Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson gets a big slam - oh, Anderson is out! Anderson is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Johnny Johnson! After winning the bout, Johnny Johnson 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Aubrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Aubrey has chosen Over - Drake as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Aubrey! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Xavier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aubrey. Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Aubrey thows a body kick. Xavier tries to catch it but that hurt him. Aubrey lands an overhand right. Aubrey clinches with his opponent.
Aubrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xavier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right from Aubrey. Xavier prevents a body shot from Aubrey. Aubrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aubrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xavier is defending well for now. Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aubrey scores with an uppercut up the middle. Aubrey can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aubrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Xavier controls his hands.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Aubrey controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Xavier. Aubrey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aubrey working aggressively here.
Aubrey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Xavier stalling in the clinch but Aubrey improves position. Aubrey blocks the elbow strike.
Xavier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aubrey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier. Aubrey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xavier.
Aubrey is working Xavier over against the cage. Aubrey tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Xavier avoiding damage as Aubrey throws knees to the body.
Xavier is looking to control Aubrey's arms but Aubrey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xavier has his back to the cage. Aubrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Aubrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Xavier controls his hands.
Aubrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards. Aubrey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xavier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Aubrey takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses. A left and a right from Xavier both land. Nice combination. Xavier lands a slapping body shot.
Aubrey throws a leg kick so Xavier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Xavier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xavier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Aubrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aubrey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Xavier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aubrey swivels though and keeps the full guard. Aubrey pulls Xavier in close to his closed guard and prevents Xavier from doing any damage or advancing position. Xavier tries to free his leg and advance position but Aubrey is retaining full guard. Xavier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Aubrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aubrey is keeping the position for now. Aubrey working a defensive guard here.
Xavier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Xavier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aubrey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aubrey has escaped and now he's on top! Xavier tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drake Aubrey will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aubrey lands with a right hand. Aubrey loads up on a big right hand but Xavier slips the punch. Xavier connects with a body shot that sends Aubrey's belly button to the back. A shot to the liver by Aubrey. Beautiful body shot. Aubrey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Xavier misses with a looping right. Drake Aubrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xavier takes a body punch but keeps moving. Aubrey swings for the body but Xavier moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Xavier as he connects with a hook. Aubrey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aubrey manages to avoid it. Aubrey throws an overhand right that lands on Xavier's shoulder, as Xavier tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aubrey lands a head shot. Aubrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Xavier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A solid leg kick lands there for Aubrey.
A swing and a miss from Aubrey. Aubrey tries to clinch up. A bone on bone clash there as Xavier blocks the leg kick.
Drake Aubrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xavier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aubrey.
Xavier moves out of range of the leg kick from Aubrey. Xavier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Aubrey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xavier. Aubrey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xavier.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aubrey throws a hook but Xavier avoids it easily. Aubrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aubrey.
Xavier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xavier blocks a jab. Aubrey throws a body kick the misses and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aubrey won't be happy with that. Aubrey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Xavier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Xavier trying to control the position but Aubrey is working away. Aubrey can't do much from the bottom here. Aubrey stops Xavier from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xavier trying to control the position but Aubrey is working away. Xavier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Xavier tries to advance to mount but Aubrey denies him. Aubrey tries to bench press Xavier off him but Xavier keeps the position. Xavier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xavier is working Aubrey over with some ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Drake Aubrey has been cut. Xavier wants to control but Aubrey is keeping him busy. Aubrey is looking to reverse the position. Xavier is trying to get an arm triangle but Aubrey is defending well. Bittor Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Aubrey gets back to half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Xavier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aubrey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bittor Xavier will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Drake Aubrey's cut. That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Xavier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Aubrey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xavier on the side of the head. Aubrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice shot by Aubrey. Aubrey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Xavier ducks under a wild hook from Aubrey. Aubrey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xavier. Drake Aubrey seems to be getting the better of the standup. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aubrey.
Xavier misses the shot to the body. Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Aubrey. Xavier misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xavier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aubrey tries to clinch but Xavier moves out of range. Aubrey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xavier moves out of range of the leg kick from Aubrey. Aubrey throws a front kick aimed at Xavier's knee but Xavier avoids it well. Xavier thows a body shot but no joy. Xavier takes a swing at Aubrey's ribcage but misses. Xavier swings for the body but Aubrey moves out of range.
Aubrey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Aubrey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aubrey looks to throw the jab but Xavier is out of range. Aubrey stuffs the takedown. Aubrey throws a jab but it's blocked by Xavier. Xavier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A head kick misses from Aubrey. Xavier is looking to wear down Aubrey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Xavier slips a straight right by Aubrey. A shot to the liver by Aubrey. Beautiful body shot. Xavier lands with a cross. Xavier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aubrey avoids the body shot from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aubrey.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xavier avoids the body shot from Aubrey.
Xavier misses with a hook to the body
and Aubrey counters with a lovely shot to the body. Aubrey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Aubrey misses with a head kick.
Aubrey moves to clinch but Xavier breaks away and Xavier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Xavier swings for the body but Aubrey moves out of range.
Aubrey moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off. Aubrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xavier throws a leg kick but Aubrey moved away. Xavier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xavier misses with a hook. Aubrey ducked under it nicely. Aubrey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xavier. Aubrey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xavier is able to avoid easily. Xavier with a body punch. A glancing blow. Xavier scores with a jab to the jaw. Xavier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aubrey's head backwards. A slapping leg kick lands for Aubrey.
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aubrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aubrey tests Xavier's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xavier misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Drake Aubrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Aubrey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Aubrey! Drake Aubrey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ratatat - Loud Pipes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm
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196 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
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197 lbs
26 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Melo! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tatu Tikki! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tikki thows a body shot but no joy. Melo throws a hook but Tikki blocks it. Tikki lands a high kick!
Melo thows a left - swing and a miss! Tikki misses with a straight right. Tikki moves into range and connects with a jab. Tikki thows a body shot but no joy. Tikki throws a good cross that connects.
Melo lands a head kick. Tikki smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Melo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tikki. Melo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tikki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Melo misses with a head kick.
Melo misses the jab. Melo walks into a straight right hand from Tikki. Melo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tikki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Melo slips a jab from Tikki.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tikki slips under a jab. A left lands for Melo. Tikki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tikki checks a low kick from Melo. Tatu Tikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Melo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tikki throws a low kick but Melo avoids it. Melo swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tikki throws a hook but Melo blocks it. Tikki looks to score with a jab to the body but Melo is just out of range. Melo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tikki.
That kick from Tikki tenderised Melo's leg. Melo is trying to keep his angry face on. Melo throws a jab when Tikki was well out of range. Tikki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Melo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tikki lands the left hand. Tikki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melo.
Tikki throws out a loose jab but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it. Tikki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Melo. Melo obviously looking to wear him down.
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! Melo is looking to score with low kicks. Tikki thows a body shot but no joy. Tikki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Melo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tikki was well out of range. Poor timing from Melo. Melo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Melo misses with an uppercut. Tikki saw that one coming. Tikki misses with an uppercut. Melo misses with a straight left. Tikki scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab from Tikki misses. Melo thumps Tikki with a low kick. Sergio Melo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Melo misses the jab. Tikki missing with a left hand there. Melo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tikki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Melo tries a low kick but Tikki avoids it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tikki, right into the meat.
Melo throws a head kick but Tikki moves out of range.
Melo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tikki. Tikki misses with an uppercut. Tikki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tikki walks into a straight right hand from Melo. Melo lands with a thumping leg kick.
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! Melo moves away from the strike by Tikki.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Melo clinches up against the cage. Melo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tikki backwards. Tikki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melo's elbow. Tikki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Melo tries to work over Tikki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Melo blocks a body shot from Tikki. Tikki has Melo pressed against the cage, preventing Melo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A left hand lands to the body for Tikki.
Tikki lands with a light punch inside. Melo is breathing heavily. Tikki has a couple of punches blocked by Melo.
Tikki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Melo misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Tikki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tikki blocks a body shot from Melo. Tikki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Melo misses with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Tikki dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tikki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Melo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melo scores with a jab to the body. Melo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Tikki throws the left hand but Melo avoids the punch easily. Melo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tikki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Melo to counter with a crisp jab. Tikki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Melo lands with a nice body punch. Melo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tikki. A head kick misses from Tikki. Melo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tikki is just out of range. Melo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tikki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Tikki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Melo is doing well to control the position and prevent Tikki from advancing to side control. Tikki prevents Melo from improving his position. Tikki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tikki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Tikki is thwarting Melo's attempts to control the position. Tikki with the ground and pound but Melo uses the opportunity to regain guard. Melo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Melo is pulling down on Tikki's head to control his posture. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Melo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tikki defends it easily. Tikki throwing strikes but missing. Tikki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tikki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Melo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tikki defends it easily. Tikki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Melo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melo is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tikki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Melo is bucking up trying to escape but Tikki cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Tikki looking to ground and pound but Melo is blocking nicely. Tikki lands with some strikes.
Melo is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tikki unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Melo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tikki celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatu Tikki! Tatu Tikki is the new middleweight champion! A relieved looking Tatu Tikki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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