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MLC 46: Melkonyan vs Prime II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravius has chosen Morrowind as his entrance music. The key to victory for Cory Rice has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gravius.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gravius. Rice shrugs it off though.
Sellus Gravius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gravius. That one must have hurt.
Gravius seems to be stalking Rice here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Rice drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sellus Gravius!
Sellus Gravius really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pumola Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Ennio Morricone - For a Few Dollars more as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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176 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pumola Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Chang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Chang stuffs the takedown.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson rushes Chang and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chang tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chang to keep the fight standing.
Pumola Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Johnson is working for takedown but Chang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Chang is trying to break free.
Chang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chang's efforts to push away.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Chang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang slips a jab from Johnson.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Good exchange - Chang coming out on top.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chang but Chang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Chang.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab from Chang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chang pinned against the cage. Chang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Chang pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots and misses
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Chang.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Chang swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Chang stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pumola Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chang digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson slips a jab from Chang.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Chang connects with a body shot.
Chang thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chang can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half 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 Pumola Chang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is thwarting Chang's attempts to control the position.
Johnson trying to advance position but Chang counters by regaining guard.
Chang is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chang's head.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chang is retaining full guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Luke Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Chang. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chang can't escape the position.
Chang tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johnson avoids the attempt from Chang to control.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chang has worked his arm free - good work by Chang!
Chang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Chang is defending well.
Johnson wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Chang controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Chang is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Chang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson won't allow Chang to sweep him here.
Johnson trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Chang.
Chang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chang swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Chang misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is pushing down on Chang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chang is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson goes for an armbar but Chang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chang.
Chang wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Chang won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Chang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Chang has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson is looking to control Chang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luke Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Chang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pumola Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Chang lands a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Chang's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson won't allow Chang to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chang is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Johnson made sure he mentioned Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lee.
Cunningham misses with a body kick.
Cunningham pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Cunningham to work.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cunningham scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kevin Lee has been cut.
Cunningham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunningham.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lee tries to break free but Cunningham pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cunningham as Lee tries to tie him up.
Cunningham trying to land knees to the body.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Cunningham avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Cunningham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Cunningham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cunningham trying to land knees to the body.
Cunningham with a knee to the head.
Cunningham blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham prevents a body shot from Lee.
Cunningham stalls.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Cunningham gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cunningham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunningham won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to control Cunningham's arms but Cunningham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Cunningham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cunningham tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Cunningham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Cunningham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Kevin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Cunningham counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Lee is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randall Cunningham!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deacon Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Fire Your Guns. Griggs has chosen Church by T-Pain as his entrance music. The key to victory for Albert Kelly has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deacon Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griggs checks a leg kick.
Griggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Griggs throwing strikes here but Kelly is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Griggs's attempts to control the action.
Griggs scoring with strikes but Kelly is staying in there.
Griggs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kelly has worked his arm free - good work by Kelly!
Griggs controlling from side mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griggs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griggs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kelly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griggs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kelly is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Griggs lands a big shot there that rocks Kelly but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kelly is desperately trying to improve his position but Griggs has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kelly manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kelly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Griggs has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kelly is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Griggs yanks on the arm and Kelly is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Griggs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deacon Griggs!
Post fight, an emotional Deacon Griggs said 'Really glad I pulled off the win tonight. If I didn't, well then I may have had to rethink my career choice. That being said, that wasn't the case tonight and I will continue to improve and win fights.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azato Yasutsune has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azato Yasutsune!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasutsune avoids the body shot from Starner.
Yasutsune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Starner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yasutsune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Starner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Starner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yasutsune takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Starner swings for the body but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Starner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Starner showed some decent athleticism there.
Starner trying to control from half guard but Yasutsune is working away.
Starner wants to pass the guard but Yasutsune is defending well.
Starner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Starner 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner misses with a head shot. Yasutsune uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yasutsune is trying to keep Starner in close.
Yasutsune utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yasutsune really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Starner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yasutsune preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yasutsune preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yasutsune avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yasutsune looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner wants to pass the guard but Yasutsune is keeping the position.
Starner is working hard here to advance position.
Starner trying to control but Yasutsune is working from the bottom.
Starner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yasutsune is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Starner swings for the body but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Yasutsune ducks under a wild hook from Starner.
Glen Starner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Starner lands a head shot.
Starner misses with a hook. Yasutsune ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune defending well as Starner loads up on a big left hand.
Azato Yasutsune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starner shoots in looking for a takedown but Yasutsune manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yasutsune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starner.
Yasutsune tried to score with a low kick but Starner checks it.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick as Starner jumps back.
Yasutsune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Starner as he checks the leg kick.
Starner blocks the body kick.
Starner looks for a takedown but Yasutsune sprawls well.
Starner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yasutsune counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Starner throws out a loose jab but Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yasutsune was well out of range. Poor timing from Starner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Starner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasutsune throws a body kick that misses.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yasutsune misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Starner.
Yasutsune throws a sloppy head kick and Starner moves out of range easily.
Yasutsune throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasutsune. Yasutsune obviously looking to wear him down.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Starner misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yasutsune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starner checks the leg kick.
Yasutsune walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Starner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yasutsune. That's going to slow Starner down.
Starner throws a hook but Yasutsune avoids it easily.
Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starner.
Starner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Starner misses.
Starner blocks a head kick by Yasutsune.
Starner misses with a hook
and Yasutsune counters with a low kick, right behind Starner 's knee.
Starner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yasutsune regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Starner.
Starner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasutsune is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner stopping the sweep attempt from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starner scoring with some ground and pound.
Yasutsune keeping full guard, as Starner tries to pass.
Starner is looking to work some ground and pound but Yasutsune has wrist control.
Starner trying to control but Yasutsune is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasutsune is keeping the position for now.
Starner wants to control from the top but Yasutsune keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Glen Starner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Starner connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune scores with a nice body kick.
Yasutsune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Starner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yasutsune scrambles back to his feet.
Starner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Starner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yasutsune walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Starner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yasutsune tries to avoid it but Starner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yasutsune to the ground. Yasutsune escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Starner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Starner blocks a head kick by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Starner finds it's way round the side to connect with Yasutsune's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Yasutsune. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Starner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Starner connects with a right hand. Yasutsune shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner throws the left hand but Yasutsune avoids the punch easily.
Yasutsune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yasutsune. Starner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yasutsune wants to slow Starner down by chopping away at his legs.
Starner throws a shot from downtown. Yasutsune moves away and avoids it.
Starner misses with a straight right.
Starner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yasutsune was well out of range. Poor timing from Starner.
Yasutsune moves out of range as Starner strikes.
Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yasutsune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yasutsune attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Starner looks to land a right hand but Yasutsune moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Starner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yasutsune ducks right into an uppercut from Starner.
Yasutsune looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Starner misses the shot to the body.
Starner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Starner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Starner misses its intended target.
Yasutsune slips under a jab from Starner.
Yasutsune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yasutsune!
Starner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasutsune can pounce on him.
Starner misses with a looping right.
Yasutsune tries to work over Starner's front leg with a kick but Starner checks it.
Starner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starner avoids the head kick by Yasutsune.
Glen Starner is winning the standup battle so far.
Starner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yasutsune. That one must have hurt.
Starner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but Starner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yasutsune throws a sloppy head kick and Starner moves out of range easily.
Yasutsune cracks the inside of Starner's front leg.
Starner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Starner misses the target.
Starner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Starner throws a hook but Yasutsune blocks it.
Yasutsune takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Yasutsune misses.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but Starner avoids it.
Starner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starner misses with a left hand
and Yasutsune counters with an inside leg kick.
Starner throws a lazy right hand but Yasutsune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yasutsune gets caught flat footed, as Starner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yasutsune can do anything to dispel that myth.
Starner advances to half guard.
Starner wants to control but Yasutsune is keeping him busy.
Starner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Starner trying to control from half guard but Yasutsune is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yasutsune's head.
Glen Starner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Starner content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Glen Starner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yasutsune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yasutsune there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasutsune can pounce on him.
Starner throws a right hand that Yasutsune ducks under and follows up with a left that Yasutsune also avoids with ease.
Starner checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Starner.
Starner lands a nice shot to the body.
Starner throws a poor cross that misses
and Yasutsune counters with a head kick.
Starner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yasutsune as he jumps to the side.
Starner checks the leg kick.
Azato Yasutsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starner shoots in for a double leg but Yasutsune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Starner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasutsune blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starner takes one to the chin there.
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 Glen Starner.
Well Starner 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Starner!
An out of breath Glen Starner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Stride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Dylan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
164 lbs
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162 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasper Stride!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan is looking to clinch.
Dylan moves into the clinch.
Dylan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stride scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Stride checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stride throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Stride. Those never looked like landing.
Stride misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dylan.
Stride fails to land with a series of punches.
Dylan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stride with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dylan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stride tries to avoid it but Dylan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stride to the ground. Stride escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dylan checks a low kick from Stride.
Stride takes a swing at Dylan's ribcage but misses.
Stride digs a good body shot into Dylan's ribs.
Dylan gets tackled into the cage by Stride. Stride maintains the clinch.
Stride escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Stride throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Stride misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stride.
Stride lands a right hook to the body.
Stride keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dylan throws a nice looking combination but Stride bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dylan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stride attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stride pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dylan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stride checks it well.
Stride tries to clinch there but Dylan circles away.
Stride takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dylan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stride.
Stride connects with a jab.
Stride misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dylan.
Dylan slips a jab and a cross from Stride.
Dylan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dylan throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stride dips to his left and cracks Dylan with an uppercut!
Stride jabs Dylan right on the nose. Dylan blinks but takes it well.
Stride wants to clinch up but Dylan keeps it at a distance.
Jasper Stride is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dylan scores with a one two! Stride had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stride lands a nice hook to Dylan's body. Dylan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dylan gets tackled into the cage by Stride. Stride maintains the clinch.
Dylan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dylan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dylan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stride is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dylan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dylan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stride keeps working.
Stride pushes Dylan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dylan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dylan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stride being controlled for a moment.
Dylan in side control, throwing shots but Stride defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stride can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dylan staying calm.
Dylan trying to control the action but Stride is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stride wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Dylan.
Dylan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dylan slows the pace down.
Stride tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Stride 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.
Dylan clinches up against the cage.
Stride is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stride creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dylan tries to land knees in the clinch but Stride avoids the damage to the body.
Stride has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stride blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dylan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stride has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stride pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stride throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dylan to counter with a crisp jab.
Dylan thows a body shot but no joy.
Dylan throws a right hand that Stride ducks under and follows up with a left that Stride also avoids with ease.
Stride fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stride throws a jab but it's blocked by Dylan.
Stride gets caught flat footed, as Dylan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stride is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dylan is controlling him.
Stride is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dylan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dylan pushes down on Stride's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stride keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dylan slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dylan connects with a nice short shot to Stride's temple.
Stride tries to kick Dylan off but Dylan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan wants to free his trapped foot but Stride is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dylan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dylan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dylan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stride's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stride is staying active underneath Dylan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dylan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dylan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stride defending well though.
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.
Stride pushes Dylan off looking to stand but Dylan dives back in and keeps control.
Dylan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stride is trying to stand back up but Dylan is controlling him
Dylan is keen to just control but Stride is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dylan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daniel Dylan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dylan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dylan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dylan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stride sprawls well. Stride wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dylan gets slowly back to his feet.
Dylan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Stride, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dylan keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Stride misses.
Dylan tries to bum rush Stride with a series of wild strikes but Stride uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stride takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Stride.
Dylan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stride throws out the jab.
Dylan misses with a few strikes there.
Jasper Stride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Dylan.
Dylan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dylan lands in his opponent's guard.
Dylan throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stride keeping moving, preventing Dylan from controlling successfully.
Dylan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stride avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dylan trying to control but Stride is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stride wants to stand up but Dylan is controlling him.
Dylan throws a big elbow that misses.
Dylan is in close to Stride's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dylan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dylan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stride is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dylan is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dylan is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Stride's face as Dylan controls the position.
Dylan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stride keeps working.
Dylan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stride knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stride is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dylan working the ground and pound.
Dylan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Dylan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dylan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Dylan!
Daniel Dylan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Pleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amon Tobin / El Cargo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
193 lbs
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22
195 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gray Pleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws a jab when Pleman was well out of range.
Speed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pleman wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Pleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pleman slips nicely into half guard.
Speed won't allow Pleman to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed trying to control here.
Pleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pleman throwing shots but Speed is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed tries to get to full guard but Pleman has control of the leg.
Pleman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Speed sees it coming and defends easily.
Pleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Speed is not content to let Pleman control the position.
Pleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Speed is looking for a sweep. Pleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Speed is pressing down on Pleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleman wants to pass the guard but Speed is keeping the position.
Pleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pleman.
Pleman throwing strikes but missing.
Pleman postures up and lands a big shot to Speed's brow.
Pleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Pleman from controlling successfully.
Pleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Speed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Speed is retaining full guard.
Pleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Speed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Pleman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Speed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Speed has escaped and now he's on top!
Speedis looking to pass into half guard but Pleman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pleman is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleman looking to pass the guard.
Speed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pleman.
Pleman pushing down on Speed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pleman wants to free his trapped foot but Speed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pleman 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.
Pleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Pleman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speed.
Pleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Speed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Speed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Pleman throws an off balance right hand
and Speed counters with a left to the body.
Speed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pleman wants to clinch.
Speed misses with a left hand
and Pleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Pleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pleman looking to pass the guard.
Pleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speed is adopting a defensive guard.
Pleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Pleman from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pleman won't allow Speed to sweep him here.
Pleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Speed is keeping the position for now.
Pleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speed.
Speed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Speed misses with an uppercut. Pleman saw that one coming.
Pleman moves into the clinch.
Pleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Speed pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a nice looking combination but Pleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Speed throws a jab when Pleman was well out of range.
Pleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Speed connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed moves away from the strike by Pleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Speed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Speed misses the shot to the body.
Speed lands with a right hand.
Pleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Pleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pleman defending well as Speed loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Speed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleman looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range.
Pleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Speed avoids it really well and circles away.
Pleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Speed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pleman somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Pleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Speed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speed.
Daniel Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pleman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Speed throws a body punch but Pleman moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pleman staying out of range there.
Pleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pleman throws an off balance right hand
and Speed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Speed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pleman wants to clinch up but Speed keeps it at a distance.
Pleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Speed lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses the shot to the body.
Pleman tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Speed. Those never looked like landing.
Pleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Speed swivels and escapes.
Daniel Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleman takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
Speed takes a swing at Pleman's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleman blocks a jab.
Pleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Speed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Speed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Speed!
Daniel Speed very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diokles Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ballad Of A Dead Soulja . Roberto Garcia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diokles Bernard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernard 's head.
It looks like Diokles Bernard has been cut.
Bernard looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Bernard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bernard throws a leg kick
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bernard on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernard misses with a low kick.
Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bernard .
Garcia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bernard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garcia is not content to let Bernard control the position.
Bernard thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Bernard wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia is not content to let Bernard control the position.
Garcia is looking to escape.
Bernard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Garcia to regain full guard.
Bernard is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bernard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia wants to hit a switch here but Bernard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Garcia there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernard landing strikes from the mount and Garcia is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia wants to hold on but Bernard pushes him away.
Bernard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bernard wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Garcia really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bernard dominating with strikes here.
Garcia is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Bernard ! Garcia is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Diokles Bernard !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Langdon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipknot - Duality . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Langdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ufcowski jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ufcowski jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Langdon.
Ufcowski jr has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ufcowski jr.
Langdon is trying to drag Ufcowski jr to the mat but Ufcowski jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Langdon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Langdon has Ufcowski jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ufcowski jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Langdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ufcowski jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ufcowski jr.
Langdon prevents a body shot from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ufcowski jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr working aggressively here.
Ufcowski jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Langdon.
Langdon drags the fight down to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Langdon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ufcowski jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Langdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langdon keeping full guard, as Ufcowski jr tries to pass.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pawel Ufcowski jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Langdon or perhaps it was just good defense by Ufcowski jr which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langdon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ufcowski jr as he avoids it easily.
Langdon moves out of range of the strikes.
Langdon misses with a takedown attempt
and Ufcowski jr counters by clinching up.
Ufcowski jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Langdon backwards.
Ufcowski jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Ufcowski jr's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ufcowski jr pushes Langdon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ufcowski jr is pressed up against the cage. Langdon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ufcowski jr down to the mat. Ufcowski jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robert Langdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufcowski jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Langdon is rocked!
It looks like Robert Langdon has been cut.
Langdon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ufcowski jr.
A slow jab from Ufcowski jr misses its intended target.
Ufcowski jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Langdon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Langdon misses with a takedown
enabling Ufcowski jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Langdon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Langdon throws an off balance right hand
and Ufcowski jr counters with a huge left! Langdon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ufcowski jr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Langdon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ufcowski jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Pawel Ufcowski jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sponsor Gilop Clothes and my Alliance for helping me win that tough battle. Thanks to my rival for stepping up and thanks everyone here cheering for me!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Melkonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonyan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 25/17 . Prime has chosen Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Eduard Melkonyan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eduard Melkonyan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduard Melkonyan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melkonyan gets a clinch.
Prime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prime works Melkonyan's body with a nice hook.
Melkonyan moves in looking to clinch but Prime pushes him off.
Prime walks into a jab.
Prime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melkonyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Melkonyan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prime. Prime circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melkonyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Prime throws a looping overhand right but Melkonyan ducks down to avoid it.
Melkonyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prime.
A jab from Melkonyan misses.
Melkonyan moves out of range as Prime strikes.
Prime scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prime lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime jabs Melkonyan right on the nose. Melkonyan blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Prime catches Melkonyan right on the button with a cross.
Prime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melkonyan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prime napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Melkonyan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prime rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Melkonyan's guard! Nice work there by Prime!
Melkonyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prime defends well.
Prime passes Melkonyan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime passes to full mount!
Melkonyan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melkonyan tries to hold on but Prime postures up.
Melkonyan can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Melkonyan is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkonyan wants to hold on but Prime pushes him away.
Melkonyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prime sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Melkonyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Melkonyan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melkonyan is working hard here to advance position.
Melkonyan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Prime prevents Melkonyan from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melkonyan tries to lock up and control but Prime gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melkonyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Prime has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Melkonyan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Eduard Melkonyan has been cut.
Optimus Prime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prime thows a body kick. Melkonyan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melkonyan lands with an overhand left.
Melkonyan misses with a combination
and Prime counters with a nice kick to the body.
Prime sends Melkonyan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Prime is motioning to the referee to let Melkonyan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Melkonyan is rocked!
Prime sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Melkonyan's defenses. It connects perfectly with Melkonyan's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Optimus Prime! Optimus Prime retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Optimus Prime thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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