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KFC TTBA PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Desbatailles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Striker's choice of entrance music: Are You Ready?. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Desbatailles !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Striker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Desbatailles counters with a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Striker blocks a head kick by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
Desbatailles is looking to chop away at Striker's legs.
The fighters circling - Desbatailles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Desbatailles keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
Striker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Desbatailles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Striker throws a looping overhand right but Desbatailles ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striker. Desbatailles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desbatailles connects with a leg kick. Striker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Desbatailles slips under a jab.
Striker lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desbatailles throws a jab when Striker was well out of range.
Desbatailles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Striker avoids the head kick by Desbatailles .
Striker throws a nice looking combination but Desbatailles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Striker checks a low kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Striker to score with a decent uppercut.
Striker moves out of range of the body kick from Desbatailles .
Striker lands a lovely overhand right.
Striker slips a straight right by Desbatailles .
Striker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Desbatailles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Desbatailles can pounce on him.
Striker throws a series of punches but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles looks to score with a jab to the body but Striker is just out of range.
Striker lunges at Desbatailles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Desbatailles 's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles throws a push kick but Striker slaps the foot to one side.
Striker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desbatailles manages to avoid it.
Striker swings for the body but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Striker looks to land a left hand but Desbatailles moved out of range nicely.
Striker throws the left hand but Desbatailles avoids the punch easily.
Desbatailles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Striker has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striker looks to land a left hand but Desbatailles moved out of range nicely.
Striker checks a leg kick.
Striker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Striker looks to score with a jab to the body but Desbatailles is just out of range.
Desbatailles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Striker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Desbatailles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Striker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Desbatailles scores with a push kick.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
Desbatailles tries a head kick but it misses.
Desbatailles throws the kick towards the body but Striker avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Desbatailles as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Desbatailles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striker misses with a body shot.
John Desbatailles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desbatailles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Striker moves out of range of the body kick.
Striker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Desbatailles . That's going to slow Striker down.
Striker thuds a left hand into Desbatailles 's body.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desbatailles .
Striker sizes up Desbatailles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Striker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Striker coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desbatailles looks to throw the jab but Striker is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Desbatailles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Striker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Desbatailles wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Desbatailles .
Striker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Desbatailles is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Desbatailles pushes Striker away with a front kick.
Striker looks gassed!
Desbatailles connects with a crisp jab.
Desbatailles lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Striker moves out of range as Desbatailles throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desbatailles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Desbatailles wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Desbatailles .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Desbatailles 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.
Desbatailles closes the distance and clinches.
Striker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Desbatailles lands a knee to the body.
Desbatailles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desbatailles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Striker's head.
Striker misses the jab.
Desbatailles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Desbatailles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Striker misses the jab.
Desbatailles is looking to clinch.
Desbatailles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desbatailles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles tries to clinch there but Striker circles away.
Desbatailles wants to land a leg kick but Striker is out of range.
Desbatailles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desbatailles .
Striker is breathing heavily.
Striker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desbatailles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Striker.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Desbatailles can pounce on him.
Desbatailles misses with a body kick.
Striker misses with a body shot.
Desbatailles lands with a nice body kick.
Desbatailles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Striker takes a step back to recover.
Desbatailles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Desbatailles misses with a hook.
Desbatailles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Striker can do to turn this around?
Desbatailles keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desbatailles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Desbatailles is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Desbatailles was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Desbatailles . That's going to slow Striker down.
Desbatailles feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striker.
Desbatailles connects with a solid leg kick.
Desbatailles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Desbatailles lands with a nice body kick.
Desbatailles throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Desbatailles takes a swing at Striker's ribcage but misses.
Desbatailles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Striker throws a hook to the side of Desbatailles 's head but Desbatailles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Striker throws a shot from downtown. Desbatailles moves away and avoids it.
Striker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles throws the kick towards the body but Striker avoids it.
Desbatailles lands with a slapping head kick.
John Desbatailles is winning the standup battle so far.
Striker looks to score with a jab to the body but Desbatailles is just out of range.
Desbatailles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Striker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Striker misses with an uppercut. Desbatailles saw that one coming.
Striker looks to throw the jab but Desbatailles is out of range.
Desbatailles throws the kick towards the body but Striker avoids it.
Striker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Desbatailles .
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Striker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles misses with a leg kick.
Striker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Striker staying out of range there.
Striker misses the shot to the body.
Desbatailles tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desbatailles moves away.
Desbatailles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Striker's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striker. Desbatailles does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Desbatailles .
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!
Desbatailles defending well as Striker loads up on a big left hand.
Desbatailles darts in and clinches Striker up against the cage.
Desbatailles misses with some punches.
Striker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Desbatailles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Striker is defending well for now.
Desbatailles manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desbatailles moves away from the strike by Striker.
Desbatailles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Desbatailles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Desbatailles dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Striker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Desbatailles thumps Striker with a low kick.
Desbatailles scores with a head kick.
Desbatailles throws a body kick that misses.
Desbatailles tries a head kick but it misses.
Desbatailles swings for the body but Striker moves out of range.
Desbatailles keeps the fight on the outside.
Desbatailles misses with a head kick.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desbatailles is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desbatailles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Striker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Desbatailles tests Striker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Striker - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desbatailles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desbatailles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Desbatailles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Striker's hands.
Desbatailles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Striker's calf.
Desbatailles throws a push kick but Striker slaps the foot to one side.
Desbatailles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Desbatailles ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
Desbatailles feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Desbatailles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Desbatailles scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desbatailles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Striker misses with a looping left.
Desbatailles lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
Desbatailles lands a leg kick that knocks Striker off balance momentarily.
Desbatailles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Desbatailles tenderised Striker's leg. Striker is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Desbatailles misses.
Desbatailles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Striker's head.
Desbatailles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Desbatailles .
Striker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Desbatailles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Striker takes a step back to recover.
Desbatailles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striker throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Desbatailles , right into the meat.
Desbatailles throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Striker misses with a body punch
and Desbatailles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Desbatailles just misses with a punch to the body.
Desbatailles lands a head kick. Striker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Desbatailles closes the distance and pushes Striker back into the cage.
Striker working aggressively here.
Striker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Desbatailles breaks from the clinch.
Striker loads up on a big right hand but Desbatailles slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Striker.
Striker throws a right hand that Desbatailles ducks under and follows up with a left that Desbatailles also avoids with ease.
Striker throws a looping overhand right but Desbatailles ducks down to avoid it.
Desbatailles throws a nice head 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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Desbatailles , right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Striker's head.
That kick from Desbatailles tenderised Striker's leg. Striker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Desbatailles lands with a slapping head kick.
Desbatailles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Desbatailles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Striker.
Desbatailles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desbatailles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Striker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desbatailles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Desbatailles can pounce on him.
Striker 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.
John Desbatailles clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Desbatailles slips under a jab from Striker.
Striker moves out of range as Desbatailles strikes.
Desbatailles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Striker to score with a decent uppercut.
Desbatailles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Striker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Striker connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Striker misses with a body shot.
Desbatailles misses with a body kick.
Striker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Striker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick that misses.
Striker misses with a hook. Desbatailles ducked under it nicely.
Desbatailles misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Desbatailles scores with a nice body kick.
Striker throws a right hand that Desbatailles ducks under and follows up with a left that Desbatailles also avoids with ease.
Striker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Striker blocks a leg kick.
Desbatailles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Desbatailles , right into the meat.
Striker throws a jab when Desbatailles was well out of range.
Desbatailles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desbatailles lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Desbatailles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Striker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Desbatailles . Beautiful body shot.
Desbatailles tries to land a front kick but Striker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Striker scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles scores with a jab. Striker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Striker connects with a single shot there.
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desbatailles moves away.
Striker with a nice cross.
Desbatailles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Desbatailles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Desbatailles throws the left hand but Striker avoids the punch easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Desbatailles !
A jab from Desbatailles misses.
Desbatailles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Desbatailles can pounce on him.
Striker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles connects with a solid leg kick.
Desbatailles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Striker throws a right hand that Desbatailles ducks under and follows up with a left that Desbatailles also avoids with ease.
Desbatailles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Striker.
Striker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Desbatailles . Desbatailles obviously looking to wear him down.
Desbatailles connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desbatailles moves away.
Desbatailles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Desbatailles .
Striker digs a good hook to Desbatailles 's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Desbatailles .
Striker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Striker doesn't manage to clinch there - Desbatailles circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker misses with a hook. Desbatailles ducked under it nicely.
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!
Good leg kick by Desbatailles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Desbatailles lands.
Desbatailles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Striker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Striker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Striker misses.
Desbatailles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Striker's calf.
Desbatailles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Desbatailles tenderised Striker's leg. Striker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Desbatailles scores with a head kick. Striker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Striker swings for the body but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Striker throws a body punch but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Desbatailles keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
Striker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Desbatailles .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Desbatailles had his way with Neil Striker in that round.
That's time! Desbatailles 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Striker looks to score with a jab to the body but Desbatailles is just out of range.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Desbatailles counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Striker.
Desbatailles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles throws a body kick that misses.
Desbatailles tries a low kick but Striker avoids it.
A head kick from Desbatailles lands but Striker takes it in his stride.
Striker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Desbatailles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desbatailles lands a head kick. Striker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Desbatailles throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striker takes a swing at Desbatailles 's ribcage but misses.
Striker wants to clinch up but Desbatailles keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Striker throws the left hand but Desbatailles avoids the punch easily.
Desbatailles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Striker swings for the body but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Striker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Desbatailles thows a body shot but no joy.
Striker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Striker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Desbatailles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Desbatailles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Desbatailles as he connects with a hook.
Desbatailles takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Desbatailles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Striker's brow.
Striker avoiding damage as Desbatailles throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles tries to work over Striker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desbatailles struggles to land a body shot inside as Striker controls his hands.
Striker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Desbatailles breaks from the clinch.
Desbatailles throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Desbatailles throws a solid leg kick but Striker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Desbatailles .
Striker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Striker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Desbatailles .
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Striker is looking to clinch but Desbatailles is avoiding it.
Striker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Desbatailles eats them both and turns towards Striker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker looks to land a left hand but Desbatailles moved out of range nicely.
Striker tries to clinch up.
Desbatailles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Striker's head.
Desbatailles misses with a low kick.
Striker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Desbatailles staying out of range there.
Striker slips a straight right by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Striker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neil Striker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desbatailles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Striker moves away.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Desbatailles can pounce on him.
Desbatailles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt.
John Desbatailles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles motions for Striker to come forward. Desbatailles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Striker misses with a series of wild punches.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Striker lands a slapping body shot.
Striker misses with an uppercut.
Desbatailles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Striker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striker. Desbatailles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desbatailles throws a head kick but Striker moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desbatailles throws a wild body kick that Striker sees coming a mile off.
Desbatailles feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Striker misses with a straight left.
Striker looks to score with a jab to the body but Desbatailles is just out of range.
Striker throws a nice looking combination but Desbatailles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Desbatailles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Desbatailles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Desbatailles !
John Desbatailles retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking John Desbatailles 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallace St Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Youssoupha - Ne Compare Pas. St Edwards has chosen Habs Goal Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wallace St Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Edwards avoids the body shot from Diaz.
St Edwards misses with a body shot.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Edwards.
Diaz throws the left hand but St Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
enabling St Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
St Edwards swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
St Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St Edwards connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - St Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wallace St Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but St Edwards moved out of range.
St Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Edwards. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Edwards misses with a double jab.
Diaz cracks St Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz stalks St Edwards and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into St Edwards's face. St Edwards staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a series of punches but St Edwards avoids them all with ease.
St Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
St Edwards swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and St Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Edwards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Edwards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz working for a triangle but St Edwards defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control the position.
St Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Edwards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz is pulling down on St Edwards's head to control his posture.
St Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz is trying to control the position but St Edwards postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Edwards with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wallace St Edwards will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz slips under a jab.
St Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Edwards throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Edwards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from St Edwards.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
St Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
St Edwards shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Edwards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. St Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Edwards pulls his head out easily.
St Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Edwards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
St Edwards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Edwards.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Edwards has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into St Edwards's guard.
St Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
St Edwards is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St Edwards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz wants to take a breather but St Edwards is having none of it.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Edwards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz thows a huge punch but St Edwards dodges it nicely.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
St Edwards desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
St Edwards makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
St Edwards fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rory Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallace St Edwards.
St Edwards misses with a body shot.
St Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Edwards momentarily.
Diaz jabs at St Edwards's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wallace St Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
St Edwards throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Edwards lands a jab.
St Edwards misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from St Edwards.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Edwards throws out the jab.
Rory Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
St Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz jabs at St Edwards's body.
St Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks St Edwards with an uppercut!
St Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
St Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
St Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diaz feints a jab promting St Edwards to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St Edwards slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
St Edwards is rocked!
St Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Rory Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallace St Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but St Edwards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
St Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
St Edwards tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Edwards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
St Edwards looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a jab. St Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
St Edwards misses with a jab to the body
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
St Edwards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
St Edwards misses the shot to the body.
St Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but St Edwards is out of range.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Edwards.
St Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but St Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Edwards misses with a double jab.
St Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Edwards closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - St Edwards lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz stands up over St Edwards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallace St Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace St Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Edwards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rory Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Edwards 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wallace St Edwards!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wallace St Edwards thanked Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batou Otsuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ringo's entrance music is Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy!. A fine choice. Otsuka has chosen Lithium Flower as his entrance music. Johnny Ringo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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21
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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20
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ringo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Batou Otsuka!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otsuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ringo.
A combination from Ringo does no damage.
Ringo with a nice cross.
Ringo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ringo lands a right hook to the body.
Ringo thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otsuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batou Otsuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otsuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ringo works Otsuka's body with a nice hook.
Ringo misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otsuka. Ringo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otsuka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otsuka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Otsuka swings for the body but Ringo moves out of range.
Otsuka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ringo throws a series of punches but Otsuka avoids them all with ease.
Ringo scores with the left hand. Otsuka knows he should have avoided that one.
Ringo connects with a body shot.
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!
Ringo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Otsuka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otsuka throws a looping overhand right but Ringo ducks down to avoid it.
Otsuka throws a right hand that Ringo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ringo also avoids with ease.
Otsuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otsuka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Otsuka throws a series of punches but Ringo moves out of range.
Otsuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otsuka misses with the combination.
Otsuka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ringo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ringo jabs at Otsuka's body.
Ringo clobbers Otsuka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ringo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ringo connects with a single shot there.
Otsuka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Otsuka swings widly with a right hand
and Ringo counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringo tests Otsuka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otsuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ringo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Otsuka connects with a looping right hand.
Otsuka misses the shot to the body.
Otsuka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ringo circles away quickly and effectively.
Ringo lands with a good body shot.
Ringo is looking to wear down Otsuka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Otsuka. Those never looked like landing.
Ringo with a jab.
Ringo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otsuka manages to avoid it.
Otsuka misses with a wild combination.
Ringo cracks Otsuka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ringo lands a jab to the head.
Otsuka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ringo jabs Otsuka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ringo lands a nice shot that snaps Otsuka's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otsuka avoids the body shot from Ringo.
Some wild striking there from Otsuka.
Ringo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otsuka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ringo.
Ringo lands a jab to the nose.
Ringo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ringo looks to score with a jab to the body but Otsuka is just out of range.
Ringo throws a shot to the body.
Ringo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ringo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ringo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ringo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Otsuka thows a body shot but no joy.
Otsuka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otsuka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Ringo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otsuka dodges the punch combination from Ringo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringo throws a one two combo.
Otsuka is rocked!
Otsuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Otsuka is still on wobbly legs! Can Ringo finish him?
Ringo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Otsuka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Otsuka throws a right hand that Ringo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ringo also avoids with ease.
Otsuka seems to have recovered his senses.
Ringo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Otsuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ringo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otsuka throws a shot from downtown. Ringo moves away and avoids it.
Otsuka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ringo ducks under a wild hook from Otsuka.
Ringo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ringo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otsuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otsuka walks into a stiff left hand from Ringo.
Otsuka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otsuka misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Ringo both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ringo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Otsuka misses with a series of wild punches.
Otsuka swings widly with a right hand
letting Ringo counter with a right hand.
Otsuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ringo.
Ringo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnny Ringo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otsuka throws a hook but Ringo avoids it easily.
Otsuka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ringo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Otsuka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ringo.
Ringo throws a combination. Otsuka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Otsuka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ringo lands a nice hook to Otsuka's body. Otsuka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnny Ringo is winning the standup battle so far.
Otsuka with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Otsuka.
Ringo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Otsuka circles away quickly and effectively.
Otsuka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ringo.
Otsuka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ringo is just out of range.
Ringo swings for the body but Otsuka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otsuka misses with a wild combination.
Otsuka is breathing heavily.
Ringo looks to land a combination. Otsuka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A decent looking cross lands there for Otsuka.
Otsuka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ringo.
Otsuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Ringo throws a series of punches but Otsuka moves out of range.
Ringo misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otsuka. Ringo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otsuka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ringo manages to avoid it.
Ringo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ringo.
Ringo scores with a jab. Otsuka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Otsuka fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Otsuka.
Otsuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ringo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ringo thows a body shot but no joy.
Ringo throws a series of strikes that have Otsuka backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ringo misses with a wild body shot.
Ringo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ringo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Otsuka eats them both and turns towards Ringo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Otsuka tries to clinch there but Ringo circles away.
Otsuka tries to clinch there but Ringo circles away.
Otsuka tries to bum rush Ringo with a series of wild strikes but Ringo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otsuka throws a shot from downtown. Ringo moves away and avoids it.
Otsuka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Otsuka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ringo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otsuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Ringo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Otsuka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ringo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Otsuka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ringo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ringo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ringo lands a jab to the head.
Ringo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otsuka moves away.
Otsuka dodges the punch combination from Ringo.
The crowd cheers as Ringo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Otsuka doesn't seem phased though.
Ringo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otsuka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ringo.
Ringo throws a body punch but Otsuka moves out of range.
Ringo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Otsuka on the side of the head.
Ringo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Otsuka.
Otsuka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Otsuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ringo steps in with a hook that catches Otsuka right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ringo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Otsuka looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Ringo!
Johnny Ringo gave a mention to Fearless Systems Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjun Chankya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pentangeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chankya kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Punjab Nachda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
280 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arjun Chankya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Pentangeli!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chankya has closed the distance and engaged Pentangeli in a clinch.
Chankya tries to throw a body punch but Pentangeli avoids it by throwing Chankya back against the cage.
Pentangeli wants a takedown.
Pentangeli scores with a shot to the side of Chankya's head.
It looks like Arjun Chankya has been cut.
Chankya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pentangeli tries a body shot but Chankya blocks it.
Chankya has a couple of punches blocked by Pentangeli.
Pentangeli blocks an uppercut.
Pentangeli goes for a takedown attempt but Chankya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pentangeli misses with a low kick.
Chankya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pentangeli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pentangeli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pentangeli showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pentangeli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentangeli trying to control from half guard but Chankya is working away.
Chankya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pentangeli on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentangeli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pentangeli trying to control the action but Chankya is working from the bottom.
Chankya is trying to stand up here but Pentangeli is controlling him well.
Pentangeli is keen to just control but Chankya is a slippery customer.
Pentangeli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pentangeli connects with a nice short shot to Chankya's temple.
Pentangeli is looking to advance position but Chankya won't allow it.
Pentangeli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli is trying to control the action in half guard but Chankya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pentangeli throwing shots but Chankya is blocking nicely.
Pentangeli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pentangeli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pentangeli throwing shots but Chankya is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentangeli throwing shots but Chankya is blocking nicely.
Pentangeli working over Chankya with some ground and pound. Chankya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pentangeli is keen to just control but Chankya is a slippery customer.
Pentangeli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chankya is not content to let Pentangeli control the position.
Nice strikes from Pentangeli there.
Arjun Chankya's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chankya's head.
Pentangeli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pentangeli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chankya taking some punishment here, with Pentangeli in his half guard.
Arjun Chankya's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arjun Chankya's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Pentangeli!
A victorious Frank Pentangeli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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11 - 3 - 0 |
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197 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kyle Romo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thompson in his tracks.
Romo lands the left hand.
Romo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by Romo - just one landing.
Romo works the jab nicely.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Romo lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thompson looks gassed!
Donk. Romo catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
John Kyle Romo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Romo.
Romo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romo lands the left hand.
Romo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Romo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thompson has time to react.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Romo finish him?
Romo looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Romo backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Thompson's temple! It sends Thompson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Romo celebrates and the doctors try to help Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). John Kyle Romo!
After winning the bout, John Kyle Romo 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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