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Q.F.C 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muilu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, he's going the distance. Fuego Salsa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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161 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Urpo Muilu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fuego Salsa!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Muilu!
Muilu scores with a leg kick.
Salsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muilu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salsa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muilu slips under a jab.
Muilu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salsa quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Salsa is staying active underneath Muilu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salsa wants to get back to his feet.
Muilu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salsa sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salsa wants to get back to his feet.
Muilu lands with a punch from half 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!
Muilu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salsa wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Muilu there.
Muilu is looking to advance position but Salsa won't allow it.
Salsa is not content to let Muilu control the position.
Salsa looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salsa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muilu postures up.
Muilu chips away with some ground and pound.
Muilu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muilu trying to control but Salsa is working from the bottom.
Muilu throwing strikes but missing.
Muilu tries to free his leg and advance position but Salsa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa keeping moving, preventing Muilu from controlling successfully.
Salsa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Salsa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muilu - the referee stops the clock and Salsa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muilu. Salsa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Muilu staying out of range there.
Salsa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muilu blocks a jab.
Muilu lands a jab to the head.
Muilu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salsa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Muilu is trying to control the position but Salsa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu wants to sweep but no luck.
Muilu is working hard here to advance position.
Salsa wants to pass the guard but Muilu is keeping the position.
Muilu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salsa's guard.
Salsa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muilu is controlling him.
Muilu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muilu trying to control the position from guard on top but Salsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muilu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muilu throws a big right hand that misses.
Salsa pulls Muilu in close to prevent any damage.
Muilu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muilu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muilu throwing strikes from guard but Salsa blocks nicely.
Muilu is looking to work some ground and pound but Salsa has wrist control.
Muilu stands up over Salsa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muilu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salsa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salsa is controlling Muilu's posture.
Muilu wants to pass the guard but Salsa is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urpo Muilu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muilu moves out of range as Salsa strikes.
Muilu moves out of range as Salsa strikes.
Muilu tries to clinch but Salsa is having none of it.
Salsa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muilu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salsa.
Salsa walks into a stiff left hand from Muilu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muilu 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 Salsa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salsa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salsa misses with a looping right.
Muilu misses with a looping right.
Muilu moves into the clinch.
Salsa jumps guard but Muilu stands there with Salsa around his waist. Salsa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu manages to break the clinch.
Muilu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Salsa.
Salsa slips under a jab from Muilu.
Muilu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Muilu showed some decent athleticism there.
Muilu is trying to control the action in half guard but Salsa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muilu pulls his head out easily.
Muilu is thwarting Salsa's attempts to control the position.
Salsa taking some punishment here, with Muilu in his half guard.
Muilu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa is in trouble now - Muilu has advanced to mount!
Salsa taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salsa is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Muilu.
Salsa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Salsa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Muilu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salsa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salsa is refusing to be controlled, as Muilu sits in half guard.
Salsa has hold of Muilu's hands but Muilu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salsa pushes Muilu off looking to stand but Muilu dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu thows a huge punch but Salsa dodges it nicely.
Salsa wants to get back to his feet.
Salsa manages to get to full guard.
Salsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muilu is aware though and is defending well.
Muilu tries to free his leg and advance position but Salsa is retaining full guard.
Muilu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salsa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muilu.
Muilu trying to control but Salsa is working from the bottom.
Muilu stays in close to Salsa's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Muilu connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muilu postures up.
Muilu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salsa is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Muilu lands with a cross.
Salsa misses with a straight right.
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!
Muilu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Muilu.
Muilu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Salsa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muilu slips under a jab.
Salsa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muilu misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urpo Muilu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Muilu tries to clinch but Salsa moves out of range.
Good exchange - Muilu coming out on top.
Muilu throws a looping overhand right but Salsa ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Salsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salsa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Muilu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muilu is looking to chop away at Salsa's legs.
Salsa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urpo Muilu is winning the standup battle so far.
Muilu swings for the body but Salsa moves out of range.
Muilu ducks under a wild hook from Salsa.
Salsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muilu as he jumps to the side.
Salsa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salsa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muilu. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muilu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salsa needs to keep his hands up - Muilu had a free shot at his head there.
Muilu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salsa.
Muilu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salsa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Salsa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salsa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muilu is controlling him.
Muilu trying to control the position from guard on top but Salsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muilu won't allow Salsa to get back to his feet.
Fuego Salsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu wants to pass the guard but Salsa is keeping the position.
Salsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muilu is aware though and is defending well.
Muilu postures up in Salsa's guard and throws a big left but Salsa blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salsa is looking for a triangle but Muilu pushes his legs off easily.
Salsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salsa pushes Muilu off and gets back to his feet.
Muilu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Salsa throws a shot from downtown. Muilu moves away and avoids it.
Salsa throws a jab but it's blocked by Muilu.
Salsa walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salsa.
Muilu has Salsa up against the cage in a clinch.
Salsa is trying to pull guard but Muilu has him pressed against the cage.
Salsa wants to take the fight to the mat but Muilu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Urpo Muilu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuego Salsa.
Muilu working Salsa over with knees to the body.
Muilu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salsa.
Muilu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Fuego Salsa has been cut.
Muilu landing knees to the head.
Salsa jumps guard.
Urpo Muilu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muilu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muilu scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salsa working for a triangle but Muilu defends it easily.
Salsa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Urpo Muilu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muilu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muilu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salsa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Salsa looking for a guillotine here but Muilu defends easily.
Muilu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urpo Muilu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muilu 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urpo Muilu!
A very excited looking Urpo Muilu 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Antunes Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuyo Hayate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antunes Coimbra comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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291 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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287 lbs
25 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Antunes Coimbra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatsuyo Hayate!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayate misses with an uppercut. Antunes Coimbra saw that one coming.
Hayate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hayate walks into a stiff left hand from Antunes Coimbra.
Hayate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra obviously looking to wear him down.
Hayate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Antunes Coimbra moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antunes Coimbra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Tatsuyo Hayate has been cut.
Antunes Coimbra gets underhooks to prevent Hayate's takedown attempt.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a body punch.
Antunes Coimbra stalls.
Antunes Coimbra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayate backwards.
Hayate has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Antunes Coimbra after a bit of a struggle.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Antunes Coimbra lands a body shot.
Hayate missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayate can't break the clinch.
Antunes Coimbra lands a left hand.
Antunes Coimbra has Hayate pressed against the cage, preventing Hayate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Antunes Coimbra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Antunes Coimbra lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Hayate senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Antunes Coimbra!
After the big win, Arthur Antunes Coimbra made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taro Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taro Mishima has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paavo Smith's chin.
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taro Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mishima thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mishima misses with a straight right.
Mishima throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mishima.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Mishima.
Mishima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mishima moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Mishima slips the punch.
Mishima misses with a body shot.
Mishima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Mishima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mishima wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Mishima slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mishima has passed into side control.
Mishima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mishima trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Mishima working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Mishima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mishima works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith wants to hold on but Mishima pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Mishima wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Mishima avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Mishima working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith tries to hold on but Mishima pushes him away.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Mishima avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mishima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taro Mishima will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mishima.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Mishima.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mishima avoids it really well and circles away.
Mishima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mishima.
Mishima scores with a body shot.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Mishima throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mishima.
Mishima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishima throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mishima gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mishima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mishima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mishima pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mishima.
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!
Mishima is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Mishima is stalling here.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Mishima breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mishima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Paavo Smith has been cut.
No joy there for Mishima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a body punch but Mishima moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mishima throws a shot to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mishima napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith grinds an elbow into Mishima's temple.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mishima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mishima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mishima, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to ground and pound but Mishima uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mishima's head.
Smith throws a strike but Mishima avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mishima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taro Mishima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paavo Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mishima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mishima trying to control the position.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mishima trying to control the position.
Paavo Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mishima is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pushes down on Mishima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Mishima is keeping him busy.
Smith is pressing down on Mishima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mishima is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mishima is trying to control but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mishima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mishima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paavo Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working over Mishima with some ground and pound. Mishima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mishima is looking to improve his position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Mishima is defending well.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mishima!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Smith prevents Mishima from getting the reversal.
Smith scoring with strikes but Mishima is staying in there.
Mishima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mishima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Mishima is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mishima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith looking to finish Mishima with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mishima!
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith wants to control the action but instead Mishima gets a body lock and reverses into Smith's guard! Nice work!
Mishima stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mishima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mishima 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taro Mishima!
After winning the bout, Taro Mishima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spider Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Blatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blatt has chosen you're going down- sick puppies as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
223 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
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218 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spider Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Blatt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blatt moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Spider Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blatt.
A left lands for Blatt.
It looks like Spider Machida has been cut.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Blatt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida tried to score with a low kick but Blatt checks it.
Nice defenses there by Blatt.
Machida throws a jab when Blatt was well out of range.
Blatt shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Blatt.
Blatt takes one to the chin there.
Blatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Blatt is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Blatt shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Machida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blatt lands with a hook. Machida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jeff Blatt has been cut.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blatt connects with a body shot.
Blatt shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Spider Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Blatt.
Blatt throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blatt moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Blatt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Blatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Blatt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blatt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blatt 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Blatt.
Blatt tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Blatt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blatt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blatt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blatt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blatt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blatt misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Blatt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Machida throws a hook but Blatt avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blatt throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Blatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Blatt lands a jab to the nose.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida misses the body punch
and Blatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blatt moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida is looking to chop away at Blatt's legs.
Blatt punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Blatt misses the shot to the body.
Blatt checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to move into range but Blatt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blatt manages to avoid it.
Jeff Blatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Blatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blatt shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Blatt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blatt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blatt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machida on his heels. He'll look to pass Machida's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Blatt from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blatt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machida!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blatt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Blatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blatt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Machida to the ground. Blatt is now in Machida's guard.
Machida is trying to hold Blatt in close to prevent damage but Blatt has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blatt trying to advance position but Machida counters by regaining guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Blatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Blatt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blatt tries to clinch up.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machida moves out of range as Blatt strikes.
Machida wants to clinch up but Blatt keeps it at a distance.
Machida leaves Blatt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida misses with a low kick as Blatt jumps back.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
A shot to the body from Machida misses
and Blatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blatt drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Blatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blatt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blatt presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Blatt's head.
Blatt tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Machida lands a left hand.
Blatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machida or not.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Blatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blatt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machida tries a body shot but Blatt blocks it.
Spider Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Blatt pulls guard effortlessly.
Blatt keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.
Machida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Spider Machida.
Machida slips a jab from Blatt.
Machida lands with a hook. Blatt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blatt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blatt swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Blatt backing up. Blatt nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
That has opened up Jeff Blatt's cut even more.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spider Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blatt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blatt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Machida misses.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blatt manages to avoid it.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida moves forwards but Blatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blatt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blatt moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blatt looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Blatt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blatt moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Blatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Blatt is just out of range.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Blatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Spider Machida.
I think Blatt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Blatt!
Jeff Blatt 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sproles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, can't be touched -Roy Jones Jr. Young has chosen Scorpions - The Zoo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18 - 19 - 1 |
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180 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Sproles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Young!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproles tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young lands a nice hook to Sproles's body. Sproles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sproles.
Sproles wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
Young bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick there by Young.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Sproles seems unphased.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sproles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young scores with a hook.
Sproles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sproles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Young with a hook.
Young throws a leg kick but Sproles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sproles misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young blocks a jab.
Pete Sproles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sproles throws out a powerful jab.
Sproles scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sproles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sproles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sproles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Sproles seems unphased.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Sproles dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Sproles's head and hops out.
Sproles blocks a head kick by Young.
Sproles looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Young lands a jab to the head.
Sproles throws a combination that misses
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young throws a series of punches but Sproles avoids them all with ease.
Young connects with an inside leg kick.
Young misses with a head kick.
Sproles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Young napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Young is trying to work for a sweep but Sproles has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Young because Sproles loaded up on that one.
Sproles controlling the position easily from mount.
Young is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sproles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sproles wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely.
Sproles controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles moves to the back position.
Sproles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Young's body.
Sproles wants to control but Young manages to buck him off and is now in Sproles's guard! Nice work there by Young!
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sproles is trying to keep Young in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Sproles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sproles throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young looks to throw a body kick
and Sproles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking.
Young tries to keep at a distance but Sproles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sproles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sproles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sproles is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sproles has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Sproles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young tries to keep at a distance but Sproles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Young manages to break the clinch.
Sproles misses with a double jab.
Sproles looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
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 Pete Sproles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sproles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Sproles.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Young throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sproles.
Young throws a one two combo.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
Nice defenses there by Sproles.
Sproles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sproles drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sproles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Sproles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sproles swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Pete Sproles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young avoids the body shot from Sproles.
Sproles looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sproles will feel that in the morning.
Young jabs Sproles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sproles.
Sproles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Sproles saw it coming and moves away.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sproles throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Sproles closes the distance and pushes Young back into the cage.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sproles backwards.
Sproles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Young takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sproles misses with a knee strike.
Sproles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sproles looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Sproles throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
Sproles misses with a punch on the inside.
Sproles tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sproles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sproles is keeping busy.
Young avoiding damage.
Sproles lands an uppercut.
Sproles misses with a punch on the inside.
Young manages to break the clinch.
Jake Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sproles. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sproles checks a leg kick.
Sproles is looking to clinch but Young is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Young.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sproles is defended easily by Young.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Sproles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
Danga de danga de dang - Young scores with a four punch combination!
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sproles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young scores with the left hand. Sproles knows he should have avoided that one.
Sproles is rocked!
Sproles throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Sproles throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Sproles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sproles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Sproles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Young throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sproles's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Young lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jake Young!
A very excited looking Jake Young 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 Holden Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenthal comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Derringer - I Am a Real American. Bob Parker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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29
240 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
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28
291 lbs
18 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Rosenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rosenthal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
Rosenthal throws a leg kick but Parker checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rosenthal.
Rosenthal has a takedown stuffed.
Parker avoids the head kick by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rosenthal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Rosenthal moved out of range.
Rosenthal throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rosenthal.
Parker tries to clinch up but Rosenthal circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Bob Parker has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parker motions for Rosenthal to come forward. Parker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rosenthal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parker is stalling here. Rosenthal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Parker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rosenthal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rosenthal working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rosenthal is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rosenthal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
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!
Parker is looking for a sweep. Rosenthal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parker gets back to full guard.
Parker keeping full guard, as Rosenthal tries to pass.
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosenthal manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker scoring with some ground and pound.
Rosenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosenthal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rosenthal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rosenthal keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal has Parker pulled in close to control his posture.
Parker trying to control but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Parker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Parker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rosenthal to the mat! Rosenthal manages to get full guard.
Parker wants to control from the top but Rosenthal keeps moving.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosenthal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rosenthal wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosenthal keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal working a defensive guard here.
Rosenthal keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
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 Holden Rosenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Parker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Rosenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker misses the jab.
Parker connects with a looping right hand.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Parker throws a hook but Rosenthal avoids it easily.
Holden Rosenthal is winning the standup battle so far.
Rosenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rosenthal. That's going to slow Parker down.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Rosenthal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenthal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Rosenthal digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Parker slips a straight right by Rosenthal.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenthal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rosenthal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rosenthal gets in close and tags Parker with a short punch that almost sends Parker to the mat! Oh Parker is in big trouble! He turns his back on Rosenthal, trying to create some distance but Rosenthal rushes him, striking wildly and Parker goes down! The referee tackles Rosenthal into the cage to end the fight! Rosenthal is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Rosenthal!
A very excited looking Holden Rosenthal 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Canadian Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana has chosen Duke NukemTheme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Canadian Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Douglas Santana!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canadian Kid connects with a high kick.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Canadian Kid does it's job there.
A left and a right from Santana both land. Nice combination.
Canadian Kid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santana's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana misses with an uppercut.
Canadian Kid misses with an uppercut.
Santana wants to slow Canadian Kid down by chopping away at his legs.
Santana keeps the fight on the outside.
Canadian Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana is looking to clinch.
Canadian Kid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Santana scores with the left hand. Canadian Kid knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canadian Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Canadian Kid moves away and avoids it.
Santana digs a good body shot into Canadian Kid's ribs.
Canadian Kid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canadian Kid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canadian Kid blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Canadian Kid.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Canadian Kid moves away and avoids it.
Santana checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Santana does no damage.
Santana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santana fails to land the takedown.
Canadian Kid missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santana throws a chopping leg kick but Canadian Kid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canadian Kid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jason Canadian Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Canadian Kid is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Canadian Kid is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santana pushing down on Canadian Kid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Canadian Kid!
Santana controlling from the full mount.
Santana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santana with a couple of short strikes.
Santana controlling the pace for now.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Santana! Canadian Kid is hurt baaadly! Santana is firing away with more strikes - Canadian Kid is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Santana!
Douglas Santana 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier De Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saari might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beck - Loser. De Troyer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jay Z - Run This Town. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Olivier De Troyer enters the cage!
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288 lbs
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288 lbs
31 - 31 - 0 |
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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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Saari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier De Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Troyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saari tries to avoid it but De Troyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saari to the ground. Saari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Troyer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saari to the mat! Saari manages to get full guard.
De Troyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saari trying to keep a closed guard but De Troyer is proving a slippery customer.
De Troyer wants to pass the guard but Saari is keeping the position.
Saari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Troyer.
De Troyer looking to sit in guard and control but Saari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Troyer pulls Saari in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari is stalling in the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Henry Saari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Saari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Troyer throws a combination. Saari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Henry Saari has been cut.
De Troyer slips under a jab from Saari.
A swing and a miss from De Troyer.
Saari scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Troyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Troyer feints and then cracks Saari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saari down.
De Troyer misses with an uppercut.
Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but De Troyer is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Troyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Troyer is looking to chop away at Saari's legs.
Saari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Troyer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Troyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Troyer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Saari has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Troyer but great work by Saari.
Saari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sloppy strikes there by Saari.
De Troyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Troyer is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari thows a huge punch but De Troyer dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Troyer keeping control of the position.
Saari is thwarting De Troyer's attempts to control the position.
De Troyer is controlling Saari's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olivier De Troyer.
Saari jabs De Troyer right on the nose. De Troyer blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Troyer. Saari does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Troyer throws a low kick but Saari avoids it.
Saari moves out of range as De Troyer strikes.
An inside leg kick from De Troyer misses.
Saari avoids the body shot from De Troyer.
De Troyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saari moves out of range of the body kick from De Troyer.
Saari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Troyer has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saari scores with a punch to the head.
Saari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olivier De Troyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Saari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Troyer.
De Troyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saari's waist but Saari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Troyer off to one side.
Saari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Troyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saari sprawls well. Saari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Troyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Saari throws out a powerful jab.
Saari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saari.
De Troyer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saari swinging wildly here.
De Troyer dives in and scores a takedown into Saari's guard.
De Troyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Troyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Troyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Troyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Troyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Troyer passes Saari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Troyer is looking to stall here but Saari recovers full guard.
De Troyer wants to pass the guard but Saari is keeping the position.
Saari wants to control the position but De Troyer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari is looking to improve his position.
De Troyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Troyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saari's head.
Saari controlling the position for now.
De Troyer is keen to just control but Saari is a slippery customer.
De Troyer trying to mount his opponent but Saari defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Saari wants to improve his position but De Troyer is controlling well.
Saari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Troyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saari moves into full guard.
Saari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Troyer trying to move into half guard but instead Saari has managed to sweep!
Saari won't allow De Troyer to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Troyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Troyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saari defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier De Troyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Saari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Troyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry Saari is winning the standup battle so far.
Saari misses with a body shot.
Saari works over De Troyer's head and body with a nice combination.
De Troyer walks into a left hand.
Saari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Troyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Troyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saari with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari thuds his right hand into De Troyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saari drops De Troyer with a beautiful combination! De Troyer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saari is looking for the KO!
Saari closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops De Troyer! Saari dives in looking to finish! De Troyer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Saari!
A victorious Henry Saari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sean ORiordan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORiordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ORiordan lands a lovely overhand right.
ORiordan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from ORiordan does no damage.
Jones feints and as ORiordan raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from ORiordan.
ORiordan trying to control the position here.
ORiordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but ORiordan keeps moving.
Jones passes ORiordan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but ORiordan won't allow it.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ORiordan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. ORiordan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. ORiordan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by ORiordan!
ORiordan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
ORiordan throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
ORiordan looking for a sweep. Not yet ORiordan, not yet.
ORiordan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones stands and throws ORiordan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
ORiordan defending against the ground and pound.
ORiordan is not content to let Jones control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones wants to control but ORiordan is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean ORiordan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
ORiordan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a wild body kick that ORiordan sees coming a mile off.
ORiordan shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ORiordan moves out of range as Jones strikes.
ORiordan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses the body punch
and ORiordan counters with a straight right hand.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ORiordan.
ORiordan misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but ORiordan is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sean ORiordan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ORiordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ORiordan.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ORiordan, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but ORiordan gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones stalling.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Conan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean ORiordan.
ORiordan lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
ORiordan is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
ORiordan stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to ORiordan's face.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
ORiordan misses with the head strike.
ORiordan stalling in the clinch.
Jones tries to stall but ORiordan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones 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.
ORiordan trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan is looking to improve his position.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
ORiordan trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
ORiordan misses the shot to the body.
ORiordan misses with a looping right.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have ORiordan backpedaling.
ORiordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ORiordan.
Jones blocks a jab.
ORiordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ORiordan gets slowly back to his feet.
ORiordan slips under a jab.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swings for the body but ORiordan moves out of range.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ORiordan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
ORiordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from ORiordan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones tries for a takedown but ORiordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ORiordan loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
ORiordan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
ORiordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for ORiordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ORiordan.
ORiordan ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from ORiordan does no damage.
ORiordan misses with a hook.
ORiordan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ORiordan.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ORiordan with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Conan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean ORiordan.
ORiordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones catches ORiordan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
ORiordan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
ORiordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by ORiordan.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - ORiordan had a free shot at his head there.
ORiordan throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but ORiordan slips the punch.
Jones catches ORiordan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by ORiordan as he connects with a hook.
ORiordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from ORiordan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ORiordan is defended easily by Jones.
ORiordan moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ORiordan.
ORiordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
ORiordan fails with a takedown attempt.
ORiordan blocks a head kick by Jones.
ORiordan connects with a nice looking jab.
Sean ORiordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ORiordan moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a body punch but ORiordan moves out of range.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ORiordan.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ORiordan 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!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
ORiordan looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! ORiordan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and ORiordan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. ORiordan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Jones!
Conan Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Silvain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Block Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen Slayer - Raining Blood as his entrance music. Block Liddell has the eye of the tiger 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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiago Silvain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Block Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silvain's calf.
Liddell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Silvain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liddell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Tiago Silvain has been cut.
Liddell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liddell blocks a head kick by Silvain.
Liddell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liddell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silvain.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Liddell is predictable there
and Silvain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silvain slips under a jab from Liddell.
Silvain thumps Liddell with a low kick.
Liddell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell checks a low kick from Silvain.
Silvain rushes Liddell and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvain lands the left hand.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Liddell. Beautiful body shot.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvain is just out of range.
Liddell lands a nice hook to Silvain's body. Silvain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silvain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silvain throws a low kick, looking for Liddell's leg but Liddell calmly moves out of range.
Liddell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddell cracks Silvain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liddell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silvain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell.
Liddell blocks a leg kick.
Liddell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a jab when Silvain was well out of range.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Silvain.
Silvain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvain blocks a leg kick.
Silvain throws an overhand right that lands on Liddell's shoulder, as Liddell tries to avoid the shot.
Silvain throws a low kick but Liddell moves out of range easily.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Silvain avoids them all with ease.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Liddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silvain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Silvain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvain tries to score with a low kick but Liddell moves his leg out of the way.
Liddell throws a solid leg kick but Silvain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liddell.
A telegraphed right hand from Silvain misses the target.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Liddell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liddell tries a low kick but Silvain avoids it.
Silvain misses the jab.
Silvain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liddell connects with a body shot.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvain throws a hook but Liddell avoids it easily.
Liddell misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liddell throws a head kick but Silvain moves out of range.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell lands with a good body shot.
Silvain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liddell takes one to the side of the head.
Liddell connects with an inside leg kick.
Liddell connects with a body shot that sends Silvain's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Liddell there.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell blocks the body kick.
Silvain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silvain throws a looping overhand right but Liddell ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Block Liddell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiago Silvain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Silvain.
Silvain moves out of range as Liddell throws a body kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Silvain! Liddell is out on his feet! Silvain rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Liddell is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Liddell is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Silvain!
Tiago Silvain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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