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NAF Midweek FIght Night 19 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miky Mora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Monkey Junction. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miky Mora!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis misses with a combination
and Mora counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Davis is looking to stand up but Mora isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mora scoring with some ground and pound.
Mora stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis wants to stand up but Mora is controlling him.
Mora looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mora is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mora controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miky Mora.
Mora looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davis pushes Mora off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a head kick but Mora moves out of range.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Mora dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Mora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis misses with a double jab
so Mora counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Mora from controlling successfully.
Mora prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Mora stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mora is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis wants to stand but Mora is controlling the position.
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!
Mora stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miky Mora dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mora counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miky Mora has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis wants to control but Mora is keeping busy.
Mora is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mora's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Mora is controlling him well.
Mora wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Miky Mora wasn't active enough on the ground.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Mora's head but Mora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Mora counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that.
Mora in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Davis is pushing Mora's head away, looking to escape. Mora manages to hold on to the position though.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis being controlled for a moment.
Mora has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mora working the ground and pound.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Mora trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mora wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mora is staying tight to Davis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mora landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face as Mora controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Mora seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Davis tries to bench press Mora off him but Mora keeps the position.
Davis is trying to buck Mora off.
Mora is chipping away with strikes.
Mora scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davis to see if he's OK.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mora is trying to ground and pound but Davis uses the momentary lack of control by Mora to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora working Davis over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Mora is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mora takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Mora is controlling him
Mora controlling the action here.
Mora wants to advance to full mount but Davis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mora lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis is looking to stand up but Mora isn't so interested in that idea.
Mora trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miky Mora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mora shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis misses with a combination
and Mora counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that.
Mora working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mora cracks Davis with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Mora moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mora postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Mora crashes against the mat.
Mora controlling the position from side mount.
Davis is not content to let Mora control the position.
Mora staying calm.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Davis seems a little lost for a moment, as Mora dominates the positioning.
Miky Mora has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mora tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Mora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Donny Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miky Mora.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Mora keeps him there for the moment.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donny Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mora dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Mora's head and hops out.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mora counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mora trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is looking to stand up but Mora isn't so interested in that idea.
Mora chips away with some ground and pound.
Mora prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Mora throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Mora is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mora preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to stand and escape but Mora is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mora sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mora drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mora scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Mora stalls from top position.
Davis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mora in side control lands a decent elbow.
Donny Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miky Mora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mora takes a little break here. Davis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miky Mora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mora winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miky Mora!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnipeg Manitoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winnipeg Manitoba!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manitoba's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Manitoba is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Manitoba keeps moving.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manitoba working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Manitoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manitoba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manitoba is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manitoba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manitoba tries to strike from the bottom.
Manitoba working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Manitoba working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Manitoba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manitoba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manitoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to control but Manitoba is keeping busy.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to control but Manitoba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manitoba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Manitoba is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Winnipeg Manitoba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manitoba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Manitoba seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Manitoba wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Manitoba is controlling well.
Manitoba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manitoba wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Manitoba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manitoba lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winnipeg Manitoba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manitoba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Manitoba is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to strike off his back.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manitoba is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie working for a triangle but Manitoba defends it easily.
Manitoba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Manitoba defends easily.
Manitoba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Winnipeg Manitoba.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manitoba looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Manitoba drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manitoba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manitoba looking to pass the guard.
Manitoba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manitoba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manitoba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manitoba content to stall in guard here.
Manitoba working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manitoba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winnipeg Manitoba has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Manitoba feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Manitoba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manitoba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manitoba has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Manitoba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manitoba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manitoba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manitoba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manitoba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Manitoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Winnipeg Manitoba was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manitoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Manitoba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Manitoba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manitoba is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Manitoba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gracie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Winnipeg Manitoba!
Winnipeg Manitoba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with Intro - DMX blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Havoc!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Havoc is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Havoc circles away and we're back to standing.
Havoc defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Havoc circles away.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Havoc sprawls well.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
Havoc wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Havoc tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
A nice combination there by Havoc.
It looks like Tyler Lee has been cut.
Havoc gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Havoc gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Havoc is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Havoc is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Havoc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Havoc is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Havoc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oooh a lovely combination from Havoc sends Lee down but not out. Havoc dives into side control looking to finish.
Lee is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havoc wants to stand but Lee has his arm trapped.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Havoc takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is not content to let Havoc control the position.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Havoc keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damien Havoc.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Havoc sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Havoc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Havoc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Havoc counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Havoc jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Havoc fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Havoc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lee tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Havoc is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lee buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lee!! Lee is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Havoc throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Havoc!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Travolta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Haverford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Travolta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haverford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haverford tries to close the distance and clinch but Travolta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haverford misses with a head kick.
Travolta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haverford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Travolta.
Travolta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haverford sprawls well. Haverford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Travolta gets slowly back to his feet.
Travolta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haverford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Travolta counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haverford 's guard now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Travolta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haverford is keeping the position for now.
Haverford wants to sweep here but Travolta controlling him for the moment.
Haverford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haverford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Travolta throwing strikes from guard but Haverford blocks nicely.
Travolta stopping the sweep attempt from Haverford .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travolta throws a big right hand that misses.
Haverford pulls Travolta in to control the position.
Travolta connects with a couple of short punches.
Travolta lands a couple of elbows.
Haverford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haverford is trying to control the position but Travolta postures up.
Haverford wants to sweep but no luck.
Haverford working a defensive guard here.
Haverford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Travolta defends well.
Travolta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travolta trying to control the position from guard on top but Haverford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travolta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haverford keeping moving, preventing Travolta from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Travolta throwing strikes from guard but Haverford blocks nicely.
Haverford trying to keep a closed guard but Travolta is proving a slippery customer.
Travolta looking to pass the guard.
Travolta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haverford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Travolta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Travolta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Travolta throwing strikes but missing.
Travolta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Travolta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haverford wants to hit a switch here but Travolta passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Haverford there!
Haverford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Travolta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travolta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Haverford ?
Haverford is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Travolta content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travolta landing punches.
Haverford is trying desperately to improve position.
Travolta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Travolta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Travolta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haverford is looking to get to half guard.
Travolta avoids the attempt from Haverford to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travolta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Haverford throws a head kick but Travolta moves out of range.
Travolta looks to score with a jab to the body but Haverford is just out of range.
Travolta shoots in looking for a takedown but Haverford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Travolta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haverford is looking to clinch but Travolta is avoiding it.
Haverford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Travolta, pushing him back against the cage.
Haverford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haverford lands a left hand.
Haverford letting Travolta take a breather here.
Haverford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haverford prevents the takedown attempt.
Travolta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haverford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tom Haverford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.
Haverford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Travolta.
Haverford prevents the takedown attempt.
Haverford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Travolta wants a takedown.
Travolta tries to land knees in the clinch but Haverford avoids the damage to the body.
Travolta is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haverford missing with knees to the body.
Travolta throws an elbow that misses.
Travolta avoiding damage as Haverford throws knees to the body.
Haverford tries to land a knee to the head but Travolta blocks with his arms.
Haverford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haverford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haverford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haverford working Travolta over with knees to the body.
Travolta missing with knees to the body.
Haverford managing to block the knees to the body from Travolta.
Haverford tries to land a knee to the head but Travolta blocks with his arms.
Haverford can't break the clinch.
Travolta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haverford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haverford wants to get back to striking at distance but Travolta won't allow it.
Travolta tries to land knees in the clinch but Haverford avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travolta pushes off an throws an elbow but Haverford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Travolta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haverford 's brow.
Travolta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haverford avoids it.
Travolta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haverford is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Haverford throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haverford is trying to break the clinch but Travolta is controlling him.
Haverford managing to block the knees to the body from Travolta.
Haverford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee is keeping an eye on Travolta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Travolta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haverford is defending well for now.
Haverford misses with a knee strike.
Haverford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Travolta is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haverford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Travolta's brow.
Haverford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Travolta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haverford .
Travolta missing with knees to the body.
Haverford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford looking to throw knees to the head but Travolta is blocking nicely.
Travolta slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Travolta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haverford 's brow.
Travolta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haverford .
Haverford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Travolta up against the cage.
Haverford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Travolta blocks it with crossed arms.
Haverford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Travolta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haverford .
Haverford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haverford looking to stall.
Haverford dodges an elbow strike from Travolta.
Haverford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haverford misses with a knee strike.
Haverford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tom Haverford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Travolta blocks an elbow strike from Haverford .
Travolta missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travolta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Travolta works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haverford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haverford is trying to control the position but Travolta postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haverford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Travolta.
Travolta postures up in Haverford 's guard and throws a big left but Haverford blocks it.
Travolta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Travolta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Travolta is working Haverford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Travolta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Travolta throws a big elbow that misses.
Travolta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Travolta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Haverford lands a head kick. Travolta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Travolta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Travolta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Travolta working the head and body with strikes.
Travolta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Travolta wants to control but Haverford is keeping him busy.
Haverford trying to get back to full guard but Travolta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Travolta breaks from Haverford 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travolta landing punches.
John Travolta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haverford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Travolta lands with some strikes.
Tom Haverford 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Haverford tries to hold on but Travolta pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travolta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jeez, Tom Haverford 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Haverford 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Travolta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ima Beatyoass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with Metallica Whisky in the jar blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ima Beatyoass!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Beatyoass shoots in.
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ground and pound from Nelson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nelson misses with the ground and pound.
Beatyoass takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with the ground and pound.
Nelson is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Nelson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nelson is chipping away with strikes.
An elbow from Nelson crashes against the mat.
Beatyoass takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nelson lands an elbow.
Nelson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beatyoass dodges the ground and pound from Nelson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beatyoass is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson throwing strikes but Beatyoass manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson pushes Beatyoass away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beatyoass gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nelson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Beatyoass lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Beatyoass trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Beatyoass is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nelson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nelson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beatyoass is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beatyoass trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Beatyoass tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Beatyoass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is pushing Beatyoass's head away, looking to escape. Beatyoass manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Beatyoass's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beatyoass tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beatyoass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beatyoass is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nelson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nelson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Beatyoass is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nelson is surviving well by controlling Beatyoass's body position as best he can.
Nelson is trying to stand.
Nelson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nelson tries to get out of the position.
Beatyoass trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Beatyoass jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nelson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Beatyoass should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beatyoass is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nelson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nelson is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beatyoass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is pushing Beatyoass's head away, looking to escape. Beatyoass manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beatyoass's half guard.
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Beatyoass is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beatyoass defending well though.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Beatyoass dodges it nicely.
Beatyoass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beatyoass gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roy Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beatyoass manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beatyoass is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Nelson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Nelson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Beatyoass anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Nelson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Beatyoass slips an arm under Nelson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Beatyoass has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Beatyoass is squeezing on Nelson like an anaconda would it's prey. Nelson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ima Beatyoass!
Ima Beatyoass got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Krzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calgary Alberta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calgary Alberta has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krzysztof Krzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calgary Alberta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberta connects with the punch.
Alberta with a poor takedown
and Krzak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alberta shoots for a double leg takedown but Krzak sprawls well. He's pushed Alberta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alberta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krzak moves away from the strike by Alberta.
Alberta has managed to clinch.
Krzak breaks the clinch.
Krzak lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Calgary Alberta has been cut.
Alberta shoots for a double leg takedown but Krzak sprawls well. He's pushed Alberta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krzysztof Krzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calgary Alberta.
Alberta lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alberta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krzak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alberta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alberta tries to free his leg and advance position but Krzak is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alberta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Krzak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Krzak gets to his feet. Alberta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krzak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Krzak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alberta misses with a takedown attempt
letting Krzak counter with a right hand.
Alberta misses with a head kick.
Alberta misses with a double jab
and Krzak counters with a left to the body.
Krzak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alberta.
Alberta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krzak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krzak leaves Alberta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krzak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krzysztof Krzak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alberta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alberta doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Krzak counter with a right hand.
Alberta has his takedown stuffed
and Krzak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calgary Alberta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alberta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alberta fails to land the takedown.
Alberta looks gassed!
Alberta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krzak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Calgary Alberta's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alberta looks to clinch
and Krzak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krzak scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Krzak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alberta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krzak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alberta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alberta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krzak throws out a loose jab but Alberta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alberta shoots and misses
and Krzak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krzak works Alberta's body with a nice hook.
Alberta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krzak digs a good hook to Alberta's body.
Alberta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krzak but Krzak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krzak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, jab by Krzak - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Krzak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calgary Alberta's cut.
That's time! Krzak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krzak lands a jab to Alberta's midsection.
Alberta fails to land the takedown.
Alberta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krzak throws out the jab.
Alberta moves out of range as Krzak strikes.
Alberta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krzak swivels and escapes.
Alberta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krzysztof Krzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calgary Alberta.
Alberta misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Krzak scores with a four punch combination!
The cut above Calgary Alberta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alberta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alberta is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krzak can't do much from the bottom here.
Alberta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberta tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Krzak is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Alberta.
Krzak wants to control but Alberta postures up.
Alberta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alberta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krzak can't do much from the bottom here.
Krzak gets back to half guard.
Krzak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krzak tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Krzysztof Krzak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alberta shoots in for a takedown but Krzak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alberta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krzak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alberta misses with a takedown attempt - Krzak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alberta tries to clinch up but Krzak circles away and keeps his distance.
Alberta closes the distance and clinches up with Krzak, looking for a takedown. Alberta pushes Krzak against the cage but Krzak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krzak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alberta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Krzak tries to hold on but Alberta pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alberta with the ground and pound from mount.
Krzak is trying desperately to improve position.
Alberta wants to take his opponent's back but instead Krzak manages to regain half guard.
Alberta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krzak has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calgary Alberta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Calgary Alberta'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!
Krzak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alberta momentarily.
Alberta gets a takedown into half guard.
Calgary Alberta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alberta is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Krzak still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Krzak has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Krzak controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzak working away.
Krzak has control of an arm but Alberta manages to advance to Krzak's back!
Krzak trying to control the hands but Alberta breaks the grip.
Alberta is throwing shots to the body but Krzak manages to wriggle free. Alberta pounces on him again and ends up in Krzak's guard.
Alberta throws an elbow that misses. Krzak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alberta's guard. Nice move by Krzak!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberta looking for a guillotine here but Krzak defends easily.
Krzak stands and throws Alberta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Alberta can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alberta tries to control but Krzak manages to take his back.
Krzak gets his hands free as Alberta looks to control.
Alberta rolls, trying to escape but Krzak keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alberta wants to control his opponent's hands but Krzak gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calgary Alberta.
I think Alberta 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Krzysztof Krzak!
An out of breath Krzysztof Krzak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kangas Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes into the arena with Try and Catch Me blaring out of the sound system. Thiago Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kangas Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a double jab.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Khan's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khan throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Khan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Khan is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Khan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Khan throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Khan didn't expect that.
Khan is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Khan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiago Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khan wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khan is trying to buck Gracie off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan can't do much from the bottom here.
Khan gets back to half guard.
Khan wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kangas Khan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan throws out a powerful jab.
Kangas Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
A nice combination there by Khan.
It looks like Thiago Gracie has been cut.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan is working Gracie over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Khan tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Khan throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Khan tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kangas Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kangas Khan!
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