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Gold Standard Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caius Creatine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenart Holmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creatine comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Metal Crue. 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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22
163 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
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162 cm
24
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Creatine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lenart Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creatine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Creatine has a takedown stuffed.
Holmberg takes a swing at Creatine's ribcage but misses.
Creatine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Creatine tries to clinch up.
Creatine throws a chopping leg kick but Holmberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Creatine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holmberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holmberg scores with a head kick. Creatine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Holmberg.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmberg scores with a jab to the body.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Creatine counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Creatine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmberg's efforts to push away.
Creatine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg lands a head kick. Creatine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmberg gets caught napping as Creatine dives in and scores a takedown. Holmberg manages to retain guard.
Creatine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creatine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creatine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holmberg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Creatine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creatine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmberg circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Creatine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creatine misses with the combination.
Holmberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lenart Holmberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creatine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holmberg tries to avoid it but Creatine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holmberg to the ground. Holmberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmberg stalks Creatine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Creatine's face. Creatine staggers backwards, shaken.
Holmberg thuds a left hand into Creatine's body.
Creatine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmberg misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Holmberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Creatine needs to keep his hands up - Holmberg had a free shot at his head there.
Creatine avoids the body shot from Holmberg.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Holmberg.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Holmberg misses.
Holmberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmberg blocks a head kick by Creatine.
Creatine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Creatine fails with a takedown attempt.
Creatine looks for a takedown but Holmberg sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Holmberg. No joy for Creatine on that attempt.
Holmberg lands a head kick. Creatine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holmberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Creatine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Creatine. That one must have hurt.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creatine checks a leg kick.
Creatine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Creatine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creatine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creatine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmberg.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Creatine moves out of range easily.
Creatine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Holmberg. No joy for Creatine on that attempt.
Holmberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lenart Holmberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmberg moves out of range as Creatine throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Holmberg finds it's target.
Creatine tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmberg throws a push kick but Creatine slaps the foot to one side.
Holmberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Creatine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenart Holmberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holmberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creatine moves away.
Holmberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creatine rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmberg cracks a nice hook into Creatine's ribs.
Holmberg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holmberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Creatine avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creatine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Creatine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holmberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Creatine moves out of range easily.
Lenart Holmberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holmberg throws a leg kick but Creatine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creatine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmberg defends it nicely.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creatine misses with a series of wild punches.
Creatine shoots for a takedown but Holmberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holmberg lands a jab to Creatine's midsection.
Creatine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creatine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Creatine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmberg misses with a wild body shot.
Holmberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Creatine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Creatine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Creatine moves out of range easily.
Creatine avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creatine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Creatine blocks a head kick by Holmberg.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creatine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Creatine is in Holmberg's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creatine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creatine wants to control from the top but Holmberg keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Holmberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Creatine is controlling him.
Creatine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmberg is keeping the position for now.
Creatine trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creatine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Creatine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holmberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holmberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holmberg!
Creatine is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creatine is trying to buck Holmberg off.
Holmberg controls the position.
Creatine is looking to regain half guard here but Holmberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmberg working the strikes but Creatine uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creatine wants to improve his position but Holmberg is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenart Holmberg 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!
Holmberg thumps Creatine with a low kick.
Creatine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmberg throws a body punch but Creatine moves out of range.
Creatine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Creatine moves into the clinch.
Holmberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Creatine pulls Holmberg into guard.
Holmberg won't allow Creatine to sweep him here.
Creatine is trying to control the position but Holmberg postures up.
Holmberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Creatine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holmberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Creatine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creatine wants to get back to his feet.
Holmberg controlling the position.
Holmberg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Creatine to his feet.
Creatine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Creatine somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Creatine moves out of range easily.
Creatine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holmberg misses with a head kick.
Holmberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Creatine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmberg lands a jab to Creatine's midsection.
Creatine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holmberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creatine is defended easily by Holmberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Holmberg.
Caius Creatine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creatine moves out of range of the body kick from Holmberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmberg stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Creatine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmberg tries to land a front kick but Creatine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Creatine moves out of range easily.
Creatine fails to land the takedown.
Holmberg fakes the leg kick and cracks Creatine in the body.
A head kick by Holmberg misses
and Creatine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holmberg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Creatine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmberg misses with a double jab
and Creatine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Creatine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creatine throwing strikes but missing.
Creatine looking to sit in guard and control but Holmberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Creatine trying to control the position.
Caius Creatine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenart Holmberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Creatine looking for a guillotine here but Holmberg defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creatine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holmberg escapes and throws Creatine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lenart Holmberg.
I've got Holmberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenart Holmberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cetnik Milos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milos has chosen Snot - My Balls as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33
153 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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28
157 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cetnik Milos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Milos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller wants to try and get back to his feet.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Milos.
Milos looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
BOOM! Milos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miller is trying to stand up.
Milos with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller tries to hold on but Milos postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller bucks up and throws Milos to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Milos, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Milos against the cage but Milos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Miller.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Milos is just out of range.
Milos closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Milos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Milos's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos is looking for a takedown.
Milos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Milos wants the takedown. Miller is fighting it off but Milos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miller's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Milos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milos is one step ahead there.
Miller pushes Milos off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller looks to land a combination. Milos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Milos tries to clinch up
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Milos.
Milos closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Milos fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milos is keeping the position for now.
Milos is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Milos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Milos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
You get the feeling that Miller really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Milos scoring with strikes but Miller is staying in there.
Milos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Miller trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miller bucks Milos off and manages to get back to his feet!
Milos shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zack Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cetnik Milos.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Milos's waist but Milos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Milos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Milos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Milos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Milos.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milos tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Milos fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milos tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Milos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller tries to bum rush Milos with a series of wild strikes but Milos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Milos throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Milos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Milos tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Milos fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zack Miller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Milos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Miller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Milos!
Milos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Milos tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Milos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Milos blocks nicely.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miller advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Milos wants to control but Miller postures up.
Milos wants to get back to his feet but Miller drags him back down.
Miller is putting a hurting on Milos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zack Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milos struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos regains half guard.
Milos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Milos is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milos working a defensive guard here.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milos wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller wants to control from the top but Milos keeps moving.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller won't allow Milos to sweep him here.
Miller pushes down on Milos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller prevents Milos from improving his position.
Milos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Milos wants to sweep but Miller has passed to side control!
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Milos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller looks up at the clock and then as Milos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miller is looking to advance position but Milos won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Milos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milos working a defensive guard here.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Milos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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!
Miller wants to control from the top but Milos keeps moving.
Miller pushing down on Milos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Milos defends it.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Milos's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Miller dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Milos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milos tries to clinch up.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Milos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Milos won't be happy with that.
Milos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Milos trying to control but Miller postures up.
Milos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Miller is trying to remain composed but Milos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet but Milos has full control of the position and if anything, Miller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Milos's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller rolls, trying to escape but Milos keeps control of the position.
Miller controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Milos throwing damaging strikes from the back! Miller could be in trouble here!
Miller trying to control the position but Milos manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with Milos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miller is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Milos missing with punches from the back.
Miller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miller taking shots to the head.
Milos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Milos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miller wants to control but Milos postures up.
Cetnik Milos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to buck Milos off.
Milos in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milos cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller tries to escape but Milos is in control.
Milos cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Milos working the ground and pound from side control.
Milos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Milos working the ground and pound.
Miller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Milos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller prevents Milos from improving position.
Milos works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Milos cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Miller working to try and regain half guard.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Milos with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that Miller really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Zack Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milos is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Milos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Miller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Milos dominating with strikes here.
Miller is rocked!
Milos lands a big shot there that rocks Miller but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milos lands a nice shot to the head.
Milos controlling the position easily from mount.
Milos breaks from Miller's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Milos lands a nice shot to the head.
Milos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Miller wants to hold on but Milos pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milos drops a big elbow. That's hurt Miller! More shots from Milos and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cetnik Milos!
A very excited looking Cetnik Milos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Eubanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Emalkay - When I Look At You. Eubanks has chosen All Summer Long - Kid Rock as his entrance music. Floyd Eubanks acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Eubanks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eubanks misses with a wild body shot.
Eubanks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eubanks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eubanks misses with a double jab
and Potter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Eubanks to get to his feet.
Eubanks shoots in but Potter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Potter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eubanks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eubanks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eubanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eubanks misses with a series of wild punches.
Potter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eubanks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eubanks tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eubanks manages to get back to half guard.
Eubanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eubanks actively working from the bottom here.
Potter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Eubanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potter's waist but Potter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eubanks off to one side.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Eubanks.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Eubanks.
Nice sprawl there from Potter as Eubanks shoots in.
Eubanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Potter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eubanks looks gassed!
Eubanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks misses with a jab to the body
and Potter counters with a shoot takedown. Eubanks fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter stands up from Eubanks's guard - Potter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eubanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Potter stands up.
Eubanks scores with a hook.
Eubanks swinging wildly here.
Potter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eubanks pinned against the cage. Eubanks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eubanks misses with a series of wild punches.
Eubanks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eubanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Potter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Potter decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Eubanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Potter rather than just go for the knockout.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eubanks as he avoids it easily.
Potter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eubanks is fending him off so far but Potter persists. Nope, Eubanks circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eubanks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
Potter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eubanks swivels and escapes.
Eubanks thuds a left hand into Potter's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eubanks misses with a body kick.
Eubanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Potter.
Eubanks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Eubanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Eubanks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Potter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eubanks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potter's head backwards.
Eubanks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Potter.
Eubanks connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown by Potter or perhaps it was just good defense by Eubanks which made him look bad.
Eubanks misses with a hook
and Potter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Potter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eubanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Potter has managed to get both his arms back between Eubanks's legs - danger averted.
Potter is looking to stand up but Eubanks won't let him.
Potter stopping the sweep attempt from Eubanks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eubanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eubanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Potter is aware though and is defending well.
Eubanks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Potter has picked Eubanks up and slammed him! Eubanks can't keep hold of the triangle and Potter manages to pass to side control!
Potter working away.
Potter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Eubanks throws a series of strikes that have Potter backpedaling.
It looks like Walt Potter has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Eubanks. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
Eubanks drops Potter with a beautiful combination! Potter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Eubanks is looking for the KO!
Potter is rocked!
Eubanks drops Potter with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Potter! Eubanks dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Eubanks!
A determined Floyd Eubanks didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hydraulix 13.5 - D.A.V.E. the Drummer & Alex Calver. Campbell has chosen Steel Panther - Party all Day as his entrance music. Aaron Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
195 lbs
27 - 20 - 1 |
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24
193 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie feints and as Campbell raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Campbell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Campbell regains half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie 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.
Campbell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Campbell is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Campbell is defending the position.
Campbell is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Campbell leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Campbell has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Campbell.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campbell controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pulling down on Campbell's head. It's preventing any offense from Campbell, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
It looks like Aaron Gracie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campbell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie lands an elbow.
Campbell is not content to let Gracie control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell throws a leg kick that misses.
Campbell misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bruce Campbell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Campbell walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Campbell is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campbell avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Campbell is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Campbell is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Campbell has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Campbell avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Campbell lands a shot to the body.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campbell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Campbell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Campbell trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell trying to control from the bottom.
Campbell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Campbell is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Campbell won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Campbell connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Campbell's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie cracks Campbell with a solid left hand.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Campbell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Bruce Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell thows a body shot but no joy.
Campbell misses with the combination.
Bruce Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell tries to clinch up.
Campbell lands with a cross.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Campbell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Campbell is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Campbell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracie trying to control but Campbell is having none of it.
Gracie is stalling here but it's allowed Campbell to get half guard.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is keen to just control but Campbell is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campbell is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Campbell moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Gracie!
Aaron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peppin Larter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larter comes to the cage accompanied by Analiese. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
168 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
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23
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peppin Larter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan scores with a head kick.
It looks like Peppin Larter has been cut.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Larter avoids it.
Larter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Larter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larter slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Derrick Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Larter throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larter connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
and Larter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan throws a chopping leg kick but Larter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Larter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Larter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Larter saw that one coming.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Larter is out of range.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Larter.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larter takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Larter.
Larter just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan drops Larter with a beautiful combination! Larter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Morgan is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larter gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Morgan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Morgan!
A relieved looking Derrick Morgan 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by East London Rap - Wha we a bout . Igor Ivanovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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263 lbs
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovich walks into a jab.
It looks like Igor Ivanovich has been cut.
Ivanovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ivanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Ivanovich connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Ivanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison looks to land a combination but Ivanovich avoids it well.
Harrison sends Ivanovich crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Harrison is motioning to the referee to let Ivanovich up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ivanovich is rocked!
Harrison moves in close and cracks Ivanovich with a massive right hand! Ivanovich, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Harrison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Harrison!
Charles Harrison very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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158 lbs
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24
147 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that Calzaghe semi-blocks.
Calzaghe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerabatsos.
Calzaghe drives through with a takedown into Kerabatsos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calzaghe looking to sit in guard and control but Kerabatsos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Calzaghe is looking for a triangle but Kerabatsos pushes his legs off easily.
Calzaghe working for a triangle but Kerabatsos defends it easily.
Kerabatsos stopping the sweep attempt from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kerabatsos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Calzaghe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kerabatsos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calzaghe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Calzaghe is looking for a triangle but Kerabatsos pushes his legs off easily.
Calzaghe has his feet on Kerabatsos's thighs here. He's pushed Kerabatsos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kerabatsos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Calzaghe!
A pretty intense looking Joe Calzaghe took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amadeus Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kichiro Kaneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astra comes to the cage accompanied by Once in a Lifetime. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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162 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amadeus Astra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kichiro Kaneko!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astra misses with a straight right.
Astra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaneko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Astra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Astra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Astra.
Astra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaneko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaneko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astra.
A big left from Astra misses.
No joy there for Astra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaneko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaneko throws a lazy right hand but Astra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amadeus Astra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaneko misses with a body shot.
Kaneko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Astra lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaneko is looking to chop away at Astra's legs.
Kaneko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra swinging wildly here.
Kaneko slips a jab and a cross from Astra.
Kaneko tries to land a front kick but Astra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Astra defending well as Kaneko loads up on a big left hand.
Astra blocks a head kick by Kaneko.
Kaneko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaneko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Astra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaneko.
Astra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaneko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaneko throws a push kick but Astra slaps the foot to one side.
Kaneko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Astra.
Astra thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaneko.
Astra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Astra takes a swing at Kaneko's ribcage but misses.
Astra misses with a left hand
and Kaneko counters with a stiff right hand.
Astra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaneko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astra misses the shot to the body.
Astra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaneko's hands.
The fighters circling - Kaneko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaneko misses with a few strikes there.
Kaneko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astra. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaneko.
Astra missing with a left hand there. Kaneko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Astra slips under a jab from Kaneko.
Kaneko throws a looping overhand right but Astra ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko throws a solid leg kick but Astra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaneko.
Kaneko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaneko slips under a jab from Astra.
Kaneko lands with a good body shot.
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
Kaneko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaneko scrambles back to his feet.
Kaneko fakes the leg kick and cracks Astra in the body.
Kaneko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Astra's calf.
Astra is looking to clinch.
Kaneko misses with a double jab
and Astra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kichiro Kaneko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astra connects with a single shot there.
Astra connects with the punch.
Kaneko scores with the left hand. Astra knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astra misses with a few strikes there.
Astra blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Astra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Astra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kaneko throws a solid leg kick but Astra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaneko.
Kaneko swings for the body but Astra moves out of range.
Astra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Astra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaneko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Astra looking to control but instead Kaneko has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astra trying to control from Kaneko's half guard. Kaneko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kichiro Kaneko will probably get the nod.
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.
Kaneko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaneko defending well as Astra loads up on a big left hand.
Kaneko takes one to the side of the head.
Kaneko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Astra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Astra gets a clinch.
Astra misses with a punch to the body.
Astra swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaneko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaneko backwards.
Kaneko manages to break the clinch.
Kaneko throws a hook but Astra blocks it.
Astra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amadeus Astra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
Kaneko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Astra's sensitive parts.
Astra throws a right and a left that Kaneko avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaneko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaneko, right into the meat.
Astra misses with a wild body shot.
Astra misses with a hook
and Kaneko counters with a left to the body.
Astra throws a lazy right hand but Kaneko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaneko scoring well with a low kick there.
Astra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaneko circles away.
Kaneko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Astra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Astra throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaneko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaneko.
Astra blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaneko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Astra counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astra jabs Kaneko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra throws a shot from downtown. Kaneko moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Astra.
Astra tries to clinch but Kaneko is having none of it.
Kaneko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaneko counters with a nice leg kick.
Astra catches Kaneko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaneko throws an overhand right that lands on Astra's shoulder, as Astra tries to avoid the shot.
Kaneko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astra.
Kaneko avoids the body shot from Astra.
The crowd cheers as Astra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaneko doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Astra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Astra.
Astra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaneko back to the cage. Astra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kaneko blocks a jab.
Kaneko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaneko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Astra is looking to control Kaneko's arms but Kaneko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Astra has his back to the cage.
Kaneko breaks the clinch.
Kaneko throws a push kick but Astra slaps the foot to one side.
Astra just misses with a punch to the body.
Astra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaneko.
Astra tries to bum rush Kaneko with a series of wild strikes but Kaneko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaneko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaneko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astra tries to clinch up.
Kaneko throws a hook but Astra blocks it.
Kaneko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaneko lands with an uppercut that bounces Astra off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astra looks to throw the jab but Kaneko is out of range.
Astra misses with a body punch
and Kaneko counters with a nice body shot.
Kaneko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaneko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaneko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaneko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaneko.
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!
Astra looks to land a left hand but Kaneko moved out of range nicely.
Kaneko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astra thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaneko to the mat! Kaneko manages to get full guard.
Astra 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.
Kaneko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Astra trying to control but Kaneko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeus Astra dominated that second round.
That's time! Astra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kaneko blocks a jab.
Kaneko misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kaneko.
Kaneko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Astra throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaneko.
A jab from Astra misses.
No luck for Astra with that takedown attempt.
Astra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaneko.
Astra misses the jab.
Kaneko throws a sloppy head kick and Astra moves out of range easily.
Astra throws a body punch but Kaneko moves out of range.
Astra throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneko is looking to slow Astra down with leg kicks.
Kaneko throws out a loose jab but Astra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaneko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Astra.
Kaneko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amadeus Astra is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaneko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaneko. That's going to slow Astra down.
Astra closes the distance and clinches up with Kaneko, looking for a takedown. Astra pushes Kaneko against the cage but Kaneko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeus Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaneko throws a chopping leg kick but Astra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kaneko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Astra.
Kaneko looks for the body kick but Astra saw that one coming.
Kaneko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astra was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaneko.
Kaneko lands a jab to Astra's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra misses with a right hand
and Kaneko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Kaneko.
Astra lands a lovely overhand right.
Astra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaneko was well out of range. Poor timing from Astra.
Astra looks to land a left hand but Kaneko moved out of range nicely.
Astra swings for the body but Kaneko moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaneko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astra manages to avoid it.
Astra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaneko takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Astra.
Astra cracks Kaneko with a nice body shot.
Astra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaneko.
Kaneko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaneko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra trying to land knees to the body.
Kaneko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaneko lands with a light punch inside.
Kaneko tries to break the clinch but Astra is controlling the position.
Astra working aggressively here.
Astra has a couple of punches blocked by Kaneko.
Kaneko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaneko throws a right hand that Astra ducks under and follows up with a left that Astra also avoids with ease.
Astra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Astra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaneko scores with a shot to the body.
Kaneko keeps Astra at a distance using the push kick.
Kaneko misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaneko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaneko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Astra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaneko throws a wild body kick that Astra sees coming a mile off.
Kaneko avoids the body shot from Astra.
Kaneko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astra manages to avoid it.
Donk. Kaneko catches Astra right on the button with a cross.
Astra tries to bum rush Kaneko with a series of wild strikes but Kaneko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Astra scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astra avoids the body shot from Kaneko.
Astra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaneko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amadeus Astra.
Well Astra 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Amadeus Astra!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Amadeus Astra waved his t-shirt featuring Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasmin Bonsant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villegas comes to the cage accompanied by War is my destiny. 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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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Villegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasmin Bonsant!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonsant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Villegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Villegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villegas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Villegas lands a body shot.
Villegas throws a low kick but Bonsant avoids it.
Villegas throws a body kick that misses.
Villegas tries for a takedown but Bonsant circles away easily
and Bonsant counters with a series of strikes. Villegas will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A thudding body kick lands there by Villegas!
Bonsant avoids the body shot from Villegas.
Villegas needs to keep his hands up - Bonsant had a free shot at his head there.
Bonsant throws a chopping leg kick but Villegas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bonsant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonsant throws a nice looking combination but Villegas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Bonsant
and Villegas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Villegas tries to land a front kick but Bonsant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonsant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jasmin Bonsant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonsant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Villegas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonsant tries to avoid it but Villegas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonsant to the ground. Bonsant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Villegas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Jasmin Bonsant has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonsant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Villegas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonsant walks into a stiff left hand from Villegas.
Villegas scores with a jab to the head.
Bonsant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Villegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonsant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Villegas. Villegas obviously looking to wear him down.
Jasmin Bonsant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villegas ducks under a wild hook from Bonsant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonsant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Villegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Villegas punishes Bonsant's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonsant looks gassed!
Villegas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Villegas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Villegas thumps Bonsant with a low kick.
Villegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonsant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Villegas counters with a shoot takedown. Bonsant fights it but they end up in guard.
Villegas wants to pass the guard but Bonsant is keeping the position.
Villegas content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas advances to half guard.
Bonsant is not content to let Villegas control the position.
Villegas slows the pace down in half guard.
Villegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonsant keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villegas thows a huge punch but Bonsant dodges it nicely.
Bonsant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Villegas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonsant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Villegas is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonsant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Villegas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonsant defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Villegas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Villegas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Villegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonsant scores with a nice head shot.
Villegas tries to land a front kick but Bonsant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonsant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Villegas counters with a good low kick that Bonsant was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Villegas!
Bonsant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Villegas.
Bonsant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Villegas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Jasmin Bonsant's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Villegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villegas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Villegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonsant circles away.
Bonsant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonsant misses with an uppercut
and Villegas counters with a nice body shot.
Jasmin Bonsant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonsant is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villegas connects with an inside leg kick.
Villegas scores with a head kick.
Villegas is looking to wear down Bonsant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonsant blocks a head kick by Villegas.
Villegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonsant can do to turn this around?
Villegas scores with a leg kick.
Villegas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonsant misses with a double jab.
Villegas is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Villegas, right into the meat.
Villegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonsant throws out the jab.
Villegas connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above Jasmin Bonsant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villegas with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Villegas. That's going to slow Bonsant down.
Bonsant tries to bum rush Villegas with a series of wild strikes but Villegas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonsant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Villegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villegas lands a nice hook to Bonsant's body. Bonsant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Villegas.
Villegas lands a leg kick that knocks Bonsant off balance momentarily.
Villegas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bonsant is trying to defend but Villegas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bonsant won't allow Villegas to pass to mount.
Villegas stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villegas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Villegas trying to pass the guard but Bonsant defending well.
Bonsant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villegas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villegas wants to take a breather but Bonsant is having none of it.
Villegas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Villegas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bonsant's face.
Villegas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonsant looks a forlorn figure.
Jasmin Bonsant'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 Jasmin Bonsant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Villegas!
Harry Villegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stalin Starksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starksson comes to the cage accompanied by War is my destiny. Annunaki has chosen Tool - Aenima as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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223 lbs
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208 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stalin Starksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Annunaki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starksson throws a combination that misses
and Annunaki counters with a head kick.
Starksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starksson throws a push kick but Annunaki slaps the foot to one side.
Annunaki gets a clinch.
Starksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Annunaki controls his hands.
Starksson blocks a body shot from Annunaki.
Annunaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Annunaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Annunaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starksson wants to take the fight to the mat but Annunaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Annunaki.
Starksson is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Annunaki as the two fighters clinch.
Annunaki tries a body shot but Starksson blocks it.
Annunaki digs a right hand into Starksson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Starksson's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starksson avoids the elbow strike from Annunaki, against the cage.
Starksson scores with a shot to the side of Annunaki's head.
Annunaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Annunaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starksson backwards.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starksson misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Starksson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Annunaki.
Annunaki has a couple of punches blocked by Starksson.
Annunaki missing with knees to the body.
Starksson has Annunaki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Starksson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Annunaki tumbling to the mat - Starksson dives into Annunaki's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Annunaki is pulling down on Starksson's head. It's preventing any offense from Starksson, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starksson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Starksson advances position into side control!
Starksson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Annunaki some visible discomfort.
Starksson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starksson is looking to take a break and control but Annunaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starksson laying and praying for a moment but Annunaki takes advantage and regains half guard.
Starksson wants to control but Annunaki is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Annunaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Annunaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starksson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starksson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Starksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Annunaki is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starksson stands and throws Annunaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Annunaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Annunaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starksson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stalin Starksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Starksson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bill Annunaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Annunaki tries to clinch up.
Annunaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Annunaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Starksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Annunaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Starksson. That one must have hurt.
Starksson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Annunaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Starksson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Annunaki wants to stand but Starksson is controlling the position.
Starksson won't allow Annunaki to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starksson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Annunaki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starksson working a defensive guard here.
Annunaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starksson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki won't allow Starksson to sweep him here.
Starksson is trying to control the position but Annunaki postures up.
Annunaki wants to stand but Starksson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stalin Starksson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Annunaki tries to clinch but Starksson moves away
and Starksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starksson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bill Annunaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starksson has a takedown stuffed.
Annunaki closes the distance and pushes Starksson back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starksson gets control of Annunaki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Starksson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Starksson trying to control the position here.
Annunaki stopping the sweep attempt from Starksson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starksson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starksson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Starksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Annunaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Annunaki is keeping the position for now.
Annunaki is pulling down on Starksson's head. It's preventing any offense from Starksson, at least for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Annunaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stalin Starksson dominated that second round.
That's time! Starksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Annunaki clinches with his opponent.
Annunaki working aggressively here.
Annunaki can't find room to land a body shot as Starksson controls the action.
Starksson has hold of one of Annunaki's legs. Annunaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Starksson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Annunaki keeping moving, preventing Starksson from controlling successfully.
Annunaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Annunaki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Starksson dives into side control.
Annunaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Starksson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Starksson is looking to advance position but Annunaki won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Starksson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Starksson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starksson wants to control the pace but Annunaki is squirming around nicely.
Starksson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Annunaki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Annunaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starksson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stalin Starksson.
Annunaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starksson.
Starksson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Annunaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Starksson swings for the body but Annunaki moves out of range.
Annunaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Starksson throws a leg kick
and Annunaki counters with a body kick that stops Starksson in his tracks momentarily.
A cross from Annunaki lands.
Starksson misses with a combination
and Annunaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Starksson misses
and Annunaki counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses
and Starksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Annunaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Annunaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Starksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Annunaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Bill Annunaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Annunaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Starksson is looking to wear down Annunaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Annunaki misses with a combination
and Starksson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Annunaki's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stalin Starksson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starksson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stalin Starksson!
Stalin Starksson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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