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MLC 44: Langdon vs Griggs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Oliphant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deryk Tweedle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tweedle has chosen Mickey Avalon-Stroke Me as his entrance music. Junior Oliphant looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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202 lbs
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198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Oliphant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deryk Tweedle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliphant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliphant throws a head kick that misses.
Oliphant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tweedle.
Tweedle throws a sloppy head kick and Oliphant moves out of range easily.
Tweedle gets a clinch.
Tweedle has Oliphant pressed against the cage, preventing Oliphant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliphant avoids it.
Oliphant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tweedle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliphant blocks it with crossed arms.
Tweedle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliphant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle with a knee to the head.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Oliphant is blocking nicely.
Tweedle with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tweedle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliphant blocks it with crossed arms.
Oliphant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tweedle has him pressed against the cage.
Tweedle missing with knees to the body.
Oliphant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliphant is trying to break the clinch but Tweedle is controlling him.
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle lands a nice knee to the body.
Oliphant is breathing heavily.
Tweedle crunches a lovely knee into Oliphant's ribcage.
Tweedle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tweedle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tweedle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tweedle with a knee to the head.
Tweedle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tweedle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tweedle scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tweedle.
Tweedle landing knees to the head.
Tweedle lands a nice knee to the body.
Tweedle with a knee to the head.
Oliphant takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedle misses with a knee to the head.
Tweedle misses with a knee strike.
Tweedle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliphant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliphant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tweedle obliges.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oliphant working hard to break the clinch.
Tweedle keeps control of Oliphant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tweedle connects with a knee to the head.
Oliphant is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Oliphant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tweedle misses with a knee strike.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliphant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle misses with a knee strike.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Oliphant is blocking nicely.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Oliphant blocks with his arms.
Tweedle misses with a knee strike.
Tweedle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Oliphant blocks with his arms.
Tweedle misses with a knee to the head.
Tweedle misses with a knee to the head.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Oliphant blocks with his arms.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tweedle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Oliphant is blocking nicely.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Oliphant is blocking nicely.
Tweedle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliphant blocks it with crossed arms.
Tweedle misses with a knee strike.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliphant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliphant blocks it with crossed arms.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliphant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Oliphant blocks with his arms.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliphant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Oliphant blocks with his arms.
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Oliphant is blocking nicely.
Tweedle lands a good knee to the midsection. Oliphant won't want to take too many of those.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but Oliphant blocks it.
Tweedle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliphant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle lands a knee to the body.
Tweedle misses with a knee to the head.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliphant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle misses with a knee to the head.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Oliphant blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deryk Tweedle dominated that round.
That's time! Oliphant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oliphant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tweedle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tweedle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliphant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tweedle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oliphant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliphant has closed the distance and engaged Tweedle in a clinch.
Oliphant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oliphant wants to break free but Tweedle has control.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Oliphant blocks with his arms.
Tweedle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliphant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tweedle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Oliphant is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedle landing knees to the head.
Tweedle working Oliphant over with knees to the body.
Oliphant is trying to push Tweedle away but Tweedle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tweedle keeps control of Oliphant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliphant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oliphant tries to break the clinch but Tweedle is controlling the position.
Tweedle misses with a knee to the head.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Oliphant blocks with his arms.
Oliphant is trying to push Tweedle away but Tweedle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliphant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tweedle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tweedle.
Tweedle working the clinch nicely. Oliphant is working for position but Tweedle cracks him with a big knee to the head! Oliphant crumples up against the cage and Tweedle lands two more shots before the ref can save Oliphant! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Deryk Tweedle!
Deryk Tweedle gave a mention to Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eben Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot. Thorn has chosen They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard! as his entrance music. Eben Thorn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eben Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland tries to land a body kick
and Thorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Copeland throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
Thorn tries to land a front kick but Copeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Copeland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thorn sprawls well initially but Copeland persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Copeland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Copeland throwing shots but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Copeland.
Copeland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorn defending well though.
Copeland throwing shots but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Thorn trying to control here.
Copeland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn trying to hold on to Copeland's head to control him but Copeland postures up.
Copeland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Copeland working Thorn over with strikes.
Copeland uses his free foot to push down on Thorn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thorn.
Copeland working Thorn over with strikes here.
It looks like Eben Thorn has been cut.
Copeland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thorn looks a forlorn figure.
That has opened up Eben Thorn's cut even more.
Thorn is desperately trying to improve his position but Copeland has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thorn is looking to escape.
Copeland with good strikes from the mount here!
Copeland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Copeland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thorn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Copeland punishing his opponent with strikes.
Eben Thorn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eben Thorn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Copeland!
Jay Copeland was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Resso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Savagery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Resso comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot. Savagery has chosen We must become One as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Resso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Savagery !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resso punishes Savagery 's body with a nice straight punch.
Resso takes the fight into the clinch.
Savagery is working for takedown but Resso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savagery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savagery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savagery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adam Resso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Savagery .
Resso slows down the pace here.
Resso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Resso.
Resso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Resso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savagery or not.
Resso scores with a hook to the body.
Savagery goes for a takedown in the clinch but Resso prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Resso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso leaning his opponent against the cage.
Resso stops a takedown attempt from Savagery .
Resso can't find room to land a body shot as Savagery controls the action.
Resso pushes Savagery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Resso lands a hook that snaps the head of Savagery backwards.
Resso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Resso with a knee to the head.
Savagery has Resso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Resso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Resso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Resso has Savagery pressed against the cage.
Resso scores with a hook to the body.
Savagery is trying to pull guard but Resso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resso tries to work over Savagery 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savagery gets control of Resso's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savagery will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savagery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Resso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Resso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Resso is working Savagery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Resso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savagery has momentary wrist control but Resso slips an elbow through the middle.
Savagery controls Resso momentarily but Resso frees himself.
Resso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savagery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Resso postures up in Savagery 's guard and throws a big left but Savagery blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savagery controls Resso momentarily but Resso frees himself.
Resso is looking to work some ground and pound but Savagery has wrist control.
Resso lands a couple of digs.
Savagery trying to keep a closed guard but Resso is proving a slippery customer.
Resso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savagery keeping moving, preventing Resso from controlling successfully.
Savagery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Resso defends well.
Savagery manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resso wants to control but Savagery is having none of it.
Resso 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.
Savagery wants to take Resso's back but he can't do it this time.
Savagery misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savagery looking to control but Resso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Resso is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Resso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Resso defending well as Savagery loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Savagery . Those never looked like landing.
Savagery misses with a series of wild punches.
Savagery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savagery throws a right hand that Resso ducks under and follows up with a left that Resso also avoids with ease.
Resso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savagery shoots in but Resso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Resso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Resso misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savagery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Resso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savagery 's elbow.
Resso can't find room to land a body shot as Savagery controls the action.
Resso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savagery is trying to pull guard but Resso has him pressed against the cage.
Resso prevents a body shot from Savagery .
Savagery jumps guard and drags Resso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Resso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Resso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Resso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savagery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Resso postures up in Savagery 's guard and throws a big left but Savagery blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Resso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Resso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savagery 's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Resso is stalling in the full guard.
Resso landing with the ground and pound.
Savagery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Resso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Resso throws a big right hand that misses.
Savagery has momentary wrist control but Resso slips an elbow through the middle.
Resso scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Resso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Resso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Resso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Resso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adam Resso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Resso trying to control but Savagery is working from the bottom.
Resso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savagery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Resso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Resso looking to sit in guard and control but Savagery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savagery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Resso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Resso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savagery 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savagery keeping moving, preventing Resso from controlling successfully.
Resso is working Savagery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savagery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Resso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Resso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Resso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Resso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savagery is looking to clinch but Resso is avoiding it.
Savagery throws a low kick but it's checked well by Resso.
Resso moves into the clinch.
Savagery is trying to pull guard but Resso has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Resso.
Resso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savagery fails to pull guard.
Resso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savagery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Resso smiles and moves away.
Adam Resso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Savagery .
Resso throws a right hand that Savagery ducks under and follows up with a left that Savagery also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso looks to score with a jab to the body but Savagery is just out of range.
Savagery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Resso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savagery throws a leg kick that is checked
and Resso counters with a nice uppercut.
Savagery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savagery throws a leg kick but Resso moved away.
Savagery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savagery shoots in for a takedown but Resso shows good takedown defense.
Henry Savagery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Resso.
Savagery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henry Savagery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savagery misses with a series of wild punches.
Savagery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Savagery , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Resso finds it's way through Savagery 's defenses.
Resso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Resso forces Savagery back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savagery wants to break free but Resso has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Resso.
Resso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savagery .
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Savagery fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resso tries to throw a body punch but Savagery avoids it by throwing Resso back against the cage.
Savagery tries to break free but Resso pushes him back against the cage.
Resso lands a nice shot to the body.
Resso can't find room to land a body shot as Savagery controls the action.
Resso lands with a left to the head.
Savagery fails to pull guard.
Resso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savagery 's efforts to push away.
Resso can't find room to land a body shot as Savagery controls the action.
Resso works on Savagery 's body with a couple of short punches.
Savagery blocks a body shot from Resso.
Resso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Resso presses Savagery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savagery tries for a takedown but Resso manages to get underhooks.
Resso lands a body punch.
Henry Savagery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resso just leaning against Savagery , taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Resso.
Resso can't find room to land a body shot as Savagery controls the action.
Resso lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Resso has Savagery pressed against the cage.
Resso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Savagery can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savagery misses with the head strike.
Savagery misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Resso.
Adam Resso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savagery tries to pull guard but Resso holds him up against the cage and eventually Savagery drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Resso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Resso, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Resso!
After the fight, Adam Resso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Vulture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gorawski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
219 lbs
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30
200 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Vulture!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorawski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vulture.
Gorawski scores with a three punch combo!
Vulture shoots in and drives through. Gorawski sprawls well.
Vulture misses with a wild body shot.
Vulture clinches up with Gorawski and pushes him back against the cage.
Gorawski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gorawski is pushing Vulture up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gorawski lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorawski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gorawski.
Vulture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vulture wants a takedown but no success here.
Gorawski misses with a body punch.
Vulture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vulture wants to break free but Gorawski has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorawski breaks the clinch.
A jab from Gorawski misses.
Vulture wants to clinch.
Vulture staying out of range there.
Gorawski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vulture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gorawski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vulture moves out of range as Gorawski strikes.
Gorawski throws a jab but it's blocked by Vulture.
Vulture looks to land a right hand but Gorawski moved out of range.
Gorawski looks to throw the jab but Vulture is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vulture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorawski blocks a low kick nicely.
Gorawski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vulture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorawski.
Gorawski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorawski keeping moving, preventing Vulture from controlling successfully.
Vulture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vulture trying to move into half guard but instead Gorawski has managed to sweep!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vulture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gorawski wants to stand but Vulture is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vulture wants to stand and escape but Gorawski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vulture is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vulture keeping full guard, as Gorawski tries to pass.
Gorawski won't allow Vulture to get back to his feet.
Vulture trying to keep a closed guard but Gorawski is proving a slippery customer.
Vulture wants to sweep here but Gorawski controlling him for the moment.
Peter Vulture has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vulture doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorawski circles away.
Gorawski throws a body punch but Vulture moves out of range.
Vulture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorawski.
Vulture looking to score a takedown here. Gorawski is defending well but Vulture drives through and ends up in Gorawski's guard.
Vulture looking to sit in guard and control but Gorawski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vulture is trying to keep Gorawski in close.
Vulture wants to stand up but Gorawski is controlling him.
Gorawski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vulture working a defensive guard here.
Vulture kicks Gorawski off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vulture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vulture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorawski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorawski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vulture on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorawski misses with a wild body shot.
Vulture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorawski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vulture throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Vulture will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gorawski digs a good body shot into Vulture's ribs.
Gorawski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vulture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gorawski as he avoids it easily.
Vulture takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gorawski throws a good cross that connects.
Vulture is rocked!
Gorawski cracks Vulture with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariusz Gorawski!
Mariusz Gorawski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Gilop® for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nate MacRally has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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224 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Andrews there.
Andrews dodges the punch combination from MacRally.
MacRally scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Andrews. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacRally. MacRally circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews blocks a leg kick.
A big left from MacRally misses.
MacRally cracks Andrews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacRally shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Andrews takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - MacRally sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Andrews bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate MacRally!
Nate MacRally decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barnibus Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapata comes to the cage accompanied by Tres Delinquentes. Barnibus Stinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barnibus Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zapata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stinson misses with a body shot.
Stinson misses with an uppercut. Zapata saw that one coming.
Zapata moves out of range of the strikes.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stinson but Stinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stinson thumps Zapata with a low kick.
Stinson throws a lazy right hand but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stinson throws the left hand but Zapata avoids the punch easily.
Zapata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stinson.
Zapata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zapata connects with a body shot that sends Stinson's belly button to the back.
Zapata moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Stinson misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson lands a jab to the nose.
Stinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zapata's hands.
Stinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zapata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stinson misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zapata.
Zapata throws a series of punches but Stinson moves out of range.
Zapata drives through and clinches with Stinson against the cage.
Zapata tries to land knees in the clinch but Stinson avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zapata.
Zapata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zapata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stinson backwards.
Zapata tries a body shot but Stinson blocks it.
Stinson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stinson blocks a body shot from Zapata.
Stinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stinson is fending him off so far but Zapata persists. Nope, Stinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Stinson swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Stinson tries to clinch but Zapata moves out of range.
Stinson has his takedown stuffed
and Zapata counters with a left to the body.
Stinson wants to clinch up but Zapata keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Stinson.
Stinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stinson ducks right into an uppercut from Zapata.
Zapata lands a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Zapata blocks the leg kick.
Stinson misses with a body shot.
Zapata works Stinson's body with a nice hook.
Stinson throws a right hand that misses
and Zapata counters with a low kick, right behind Stinson 's knee.
Stinson throws a hook to the side of Zapata's head but Zapata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zapata is looking to wear down Stinson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zapata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zapata connects with a right hand. Stinson shakes it off.
Stinson misses with a straight left.
Stinson swings widly with a right hand
and Zapata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stinson is looking to clinch.
Zapata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stinson drives through and clinches with Zapata against the cage.
Stinson working aggressively here.
Stinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zapata is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stinson to keep the fight standing.
Oh Zapata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stinson lands a body punch.
Stinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head.
Zapata takes an elbow to the temple.
Stinson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zapata! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stinson is unloading with more strikes now! Zapata drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnibus Stinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy has chosen Sinner by Drowning Pool as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Good 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephan Dubois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kain Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Dubois misses with a straight left.
Dubois throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Dubois looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dubois misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dubois swings widly with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kennedy moves forwards but Dubois connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dubois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubois throws a hook but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
Dubois throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range.
Stephan Dubois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dubois.
A big right from Dubois misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubois throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Dubois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubois throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Dubois is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubois throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Dubois misses with a hook to the body
and Kennedy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Dubois misses with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Dubois blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Kain Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dubois connects with a body shot that sends Kennedy's belly button to the back.
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Kennedy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubois throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubois throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dubois shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but Dubois keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
Dubois looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dubois fails with a takedown attempt.
Dubois connects with the punch.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy scores with a head kick. Dubois tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dubois doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kennedy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dubois drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kennedy follows Dubois to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kain Kennedy!
Kain Kennedy gave a mention to Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Sisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Pleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crooked (Remix) by the Bassbin Twins. 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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21
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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24
193 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Sisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gray Pleman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Pleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Sisko which made him look bad.
Pleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sisko.
Sisko clobbers Pleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pleman moves away from the strike by Sisko.
Pleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sisko misses with a jab to the body
and Pleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Pleman moves into the clinch.
Sisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sisko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Sisko breaks from the clinch.
Pleman shoots in for a takedown but Sisko shows good takedown defense.
Pleman dodges the punch combination from Sisko.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pleman.
Sisko tries to clinch up.
Pleman has a takedown stuffed.
Andreas Sisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Pleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Pleman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sisko shoots for a takedown but Pleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pleman misses with a takedown attempt - Sisko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sisko throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleman tries to move into range but Sisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sisko throws a lazy right hand but Pleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sisko drives through and clinches with Pleman against the cage.
Sisko breaks the clinch.
Sisko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sisko connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sisko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sisko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pleman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sisko is in Pleman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pleman pulls Sisko in close to prevent any damage.
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pleman looking to control.
Pleman wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sisko is looking to advance position but Pleman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pleman landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Sisko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sisko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Andreas Sisko has been cut.
Pleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sisko's waist but Sisko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pleman off to one side.
Pleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sisko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pleman somewhat.
Sisko throws a leg kick that misses.
Andreas Sisko is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pleman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sisko swings for the body but Pleman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleman tries to score with a low kick but Sisko moves his leg out of the way.
Pleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sisko.
Pleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Pleman wants to clinch.
Sisko takes one on the button.
Sisko tries to clinch up but Pleman circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko tries to clinch but Pleman is having none of it.
Sisko wants to clinch.
Pleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andreas Sisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Pleman.
Sisko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pleman, pushing him back against the cage.
Sisko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sisko.
Sisko tries to throw a body punch but Pleman avoids it by throwing Sisko back against the cage.
Pleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pleman slips a jab and a cross from Sisko.
Sisko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pleman sprawls well. Pleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sisko gets slowly back to his feet.
Sisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sisko misses.
Pleman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pleman duly obliges.
Sisko misses with a body punch
and Pleman counters with a good low kick that Sisko was not able to check.
Sisko throws an off balance right hand
and Pleman counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sisko. Pleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pleman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pleman lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Sisko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Sisko's cut.
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!
Pleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pleman moves into range and clinches up with Sisko.
Sisko swings wildly with an uppercut but Pleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pleman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sisko throwing strikes from guard but Pleman blocks nicely.
Sisko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pleman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pleman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pleman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sisko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Sisko's head but Sisko avoids it well.
Pleman tries for a kimura but Sisko is defending well.
Sisko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sisko defending against the ground and pound.
Pleman working away.
Pleman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sisko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pleman working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleman trying to control the position but Sisko is working away.
Sisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sisko is trying to buck Pleman off.
Sisko can't do much from the bottom here.
Pleman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sisko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleman is looking to take a break and control but Sisko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sisko defending well though.
Pleman is pressing down on Sisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sisko is holding on for now.
Pleman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleman stops Sisko from getting back to his feet.
Pleman is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pleman to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sisko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pleman won't allow Sisko to sweep him here.
Sisko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pleman wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.
Sisko can't keep his opponent in guard - Pleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sisko!
Sisko taking shots to the head.
Sisko is trying desperately to improve position.
Pleman landing strikes from the mount.
That's four 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!
Pleman has control of Sisko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sisko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sisko tries to lock up and control but Pleman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sisko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sisko is bucking up trying to escape but Pleman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andreas Sisko's cut is getting worse.
Sisko tries to reverse the position but Pleman maintains control.
Pleman unloads with some shots from mount but Sisko bucks and avoids them well.
Pleman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sisko?
Jeez, Andreas Sisko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andreas Sisko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gray Pleman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gray Pleman thanked Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Langdon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deacon Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griggs has chosen Church by T-Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Deacon Griggs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Langdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deacon Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langdon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griggs circles away.
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Langdon.
Griggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langdon circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Griggs shoots in and bounces Langdon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Langdon pulls Griggs in close to his closed guard and prevents Griggs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griggs looking to sit in guard and control but Langdon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Langdon wants to pass the guard but Griggs is keeping the position.
Langdon passes Griggs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Langdon is working away from the top position though.
Langdon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Langdon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.
Langdon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Langdon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Langdon is trying to control the action in half guard but Griggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to control but Langdon passes into side.
Griggs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Langdon wants to control but Griggs is keeping him busy.
Langdon uses his free foot to push down on Griggs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griggs.
Griggs is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langdon lands with some strikes.
Griggs is trying to escape the mount.
Langdon landing strikes from the mount.
Langdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Langdon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Langdon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langdon with the ground and pound from mount.
Langdon content just to control the position here.
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!
Langdon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Griggs for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Langdon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Langdon has a takedown stuffed.
Griggs gets caught napping as Langdon dives in and scores a takedown. Griggs manages to retain guard.
Robert Langdon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Langdon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Griggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Langdon is working away from the top position though.
Langdon uses his free foot to push down on Griggs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griggs.
Griggs is looking to improve his position but Langdon isn't that keen on the idea.
Langdon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Griggs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Griggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Langdon has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langdon controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langdon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Griggs?
Langdon wants to control the pace but Griggs is squirming around nicely.
Griggs is trying to escape the mount.
Langdon scoring with strikes but Griggs is staying in there.
Langdon landing punches.
Langdon wants to control the pace but Griggs is squirming around nicely.
Langdon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langdon breaks from Griggs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langdon trying to control but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Langdon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Langdon postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Griggs bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Langdon and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Langdon!
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