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MLC 65: Jolley vs Marconi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalinar Kholin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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288 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Africanus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalinar Kholin! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Africanus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kholin is trying to defend but Africanus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Ground and pound from Africanus. Kholin pushes Africanus off looking to stand but Africanus dives back in and keeps control.
Africanus looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Africanus looks to score some points with some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kholin looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kholin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Africanus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kholin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Africanus scores with a couple of nice shots. Africanus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kholin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kholin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Africanus scores with a couple of nice shots. Kholin is pressing down on Africanus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Africanus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kholin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Africanus is one step ahead there. Africanus prevents Kholin from getting back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kholin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kholin, not yet. Africanus content to stall in guard here. Africanus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Africanus wants to control from the top but Kholin keeps moving. Africanus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. 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! Kholin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kholin, not yet. Kholin keeping moving, preventing Africanus from controlling successfully. Kholin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Africanus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Julius Africanus just wasn't active enough. Kholin tries to land a front kick but Africanus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Africanus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kholin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kholin throws a body kick that misses. Julius Africanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kholin thows a body kick. Africanus tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kholin scores with a nice body kick.
Kholin lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Africanus just misses with a punch to the body.
Africanus misses with a takedown attempt - Kholin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Africanus shoots in but Kholin avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Africanus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kholin throws a head kick but Africanus moves out of range.
Africanus shoots in looking for a takedown but Kholin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Africanus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kholin is looking to chop away at Africanus's legs. Kholin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kholin lands a high kick!
Africanus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kholin throws a head kick but Africanus moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Africanus. A solid leg kick lands there for Kholin.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick from Kholin misses. Africanus gets the takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kholin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Africanus off and has taken his back! Africanus staying busy and making it hard for Kholin to control. Africanus tries to escape the position.
Africanus is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kholin stands up. 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 Julius Africanus will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kholin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Africanus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Africanus thows a huge punch but Kholin dodges it nicely.
Kholin has hold of Africanus's hands but Africanus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kholin tries to get to full guard but Africanus has control of the leg. Kholin is trying to stand back up but Africanus is controlling him
Kholin is looking for a sweep. Africanus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Africanus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kholin tries to get to full guard but Africanus has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kholin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Africanus scores with a couple of nice shots. Africanus scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Africanus lands a nice short elbow. Julius Africanus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Still in half guard, Africanus seems content to control. Kholin wants to control but Africanus passes into side.
Kholin is trying to get back to his feet. Kholin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kholin sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Africanus. Kholin is looking to control Africanus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kholin avoid being mounted? Kholin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Africanus. Africanus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Africanus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kholin has hold of Africanus's hands but Africanus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Africanus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kholin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kholin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Africanus distracts Kholin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kholin is wriggling around but Africanus manages to pass to half guard.
Africanus trying to control the action but Kholin is working from the bottom. Africanus scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Africanus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Africanus looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Africanus working over Kholin with some ground and pound. Kholin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kholin is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Africanus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kholin is still in real trouble! Can Africanus finish him? Africanus is working for a kimura but Kholin is defending it quite comfortably.
Africanus lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kholin quite badly. Kholin pulls Africanus in close trying to recover. Africanus postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kholin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kholin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Africanus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Boom 7 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton comes into the arena with Bleed it Out- Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Dee Hamilton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Boom 7! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boom 7 paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hamilton throws an off balance right hand
and Boom 7 makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hamilton really felt that one! Boom 7 scores with a nice body kick.
Hamilton misses the shot to the body. Hamilton misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Boom 7. Hamilton throws a big shot that misses. Boom 7 throws a one two combo.
It looks like Dee Hamilton has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boom 7 throws a leg kick which misses Hamilton's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamilton tries to avoid it. Hamilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom 7 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Boom 7 goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Boom 7 throws a front kick that sends Hamilton stumbling back into the cage. Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but Boom 7 pushes him off. Boom 7 throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Hamilton is breathing heavily. A slow jab from Hamilton misses its intended target. Boom 7 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boom 7 sprawls well. Boom 7 wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet. Boom 7 scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boom 7 scores with a kick to the body.
Hamilton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Boom 7 lands a big head kick that sends Hamilton tumbling to the mat! Boom 7 takes a step backwards and waves Hamilton back to his feet - he wants the finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boom 7 scores with a kick to the body.
Boom 7 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hamilton will feel that in the morning. Boom 7 dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Boom 7 lands a big head kick that sends Hamilton tumbling to the mat! Boom 7 takes a step backwards and waves Hamilton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hamilton is rocked! Boom 7 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Oh Hamilton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Boom 7 feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hamilton collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bam Boom 7!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and We Rollin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by The Mars Volta - . Rollin has chosen White and Nerdy as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hong Li has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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119 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Li! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, We Rollin! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rollin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li. Rollin shoots in and gets a takedown into Li's guard. Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rollin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Let's hope that Rollin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Rollin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Li manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rollin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Rollin's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li wanted to stand there but Rollin had control of the position. Rollin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Li! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rollin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Li keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rollin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Li is now in Rollin's guard. A big mistake from Rollin there, giving up the dominant position! Liis looking to pass into half guard but Rollin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rollin is in guard. Rollin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rollin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now. Li keeping moving, preventing Rollin from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We Rollin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rollins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rollin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Hong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rollin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rollin. Rollin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rollin avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li tries for a takedown. No joy.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollin has him pressed against the cage. Rollin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollin is stalling here.
Li breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
We Rollin dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Li throws a leg kick but Rollin checks it. Rollin circles away from the clinch attempt and Rollin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Li stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Li wants it to stay on the feet. Rollin dodges the punch combination from Li.
Li tries to clinch up. Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollin. Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Li throws a combination that misses and Rollin counters by clinching up. Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Li throws a right and a left that Rollin avoids nicely. Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollin throws out the jab. Li moves out of range of the leg kick from Rollin. Li tries to clinch but Rollin moves out of range. Rollin avoids the head kick by Li.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li clinches up against the cage. Li has had enough of the clinch but Rollin keeps him there for the moment. Li can't break the clinch.
Rollin is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Rollin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rollin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rollin slips a jab and a cross from Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Li throws a combination that misses and Rollin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Li's guard. Rollin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Li wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rollin is now in half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Li has hold of Rollin's hands but Rollin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Rollin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Li won't allow Rollin to pass to mount. We Rollin has got the better of the ground game so far. Rollin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rollin trying to pass the guard but Li defending well. Rollin 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.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rollin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollin is working for a kimura but Li is defending it quite comfortably.
Rollin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
We Rollin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Li throws a nice looking combination but Rollin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rollin looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely. Rollin keeps the fight on the outside. Rollin fails with the takedown. Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rollin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Li takes one on the button. Rollin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Li wants to clinch but Rollin slips to the side enabling Rollin to counter with a crisp jab. Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rollin swats away the attempt to clinch by Li. Rollin is looking to score with low kicks. Rollin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Rollin checks the leg kick. Li tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Horrible takedown by Rollin or perhaps it was just good defense by Li which made him look bad. Hong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of We Rollin. Rollin misses with a wild combination.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A leg kick checked by Li. Li with a jab. Li throws a combination that misses so Rollin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Li is trying to keep Rollin in close.
Rollin drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Rollin off! Rollin jumps back into Li's guard. Rollin stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hong Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Li trying to control the position here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Li manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Rollin is pulling down on Li's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rollin wants to sweep but no luck. Rollin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rollin cracks Li with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rollin swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). We Rollin! We Rollin gave a mention to [WAO]MADE IN GERMANY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deryk Tweedle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Druff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother *uckers. Tweedle has chosen Mickey Avalon-Stroke Me as his entrance music. Dan Druff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Druff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deryk Tweedle! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Druff shoots for a double leg takedown but Tweedle sprawls well. He's pushed Druff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tweedle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Tweedle throws a leg kick but Druff moved away. Tweedle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Druff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Druff shoots in for a takedown but Tweedle shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Druff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Druff shoots in for a takedown but Tweedle shows good takedown defense. Tweedle swinging wildly here.
Tweedle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tweedle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Druff blocks it with crossed arms. Tweedle missing with knees to the body.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Druff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Druff blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Tweedle.
Druff takes a knee right on the jaw!
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! Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Druff blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tweedle lands a good knee to the midsection. Druff won't want to take too many of those. Druff wants a takedown but no success here.
Tweedle misses with a knee strike.
Druff is trying to pull guard but Tweedle has him pressed against the cage. Tweedle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Druff avoids it. Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Druff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Druff avoiding damage as Tweedle throws knees to the body.
Druff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but Druff blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Druff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tweedle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deryk Tweedle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tweedle throws a big shot that misses. Druff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tweedle as he jumps to the side. Tweedle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Druff's calf. Tweedle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Druff, pushing him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tweedle prevents the takedown attempt.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Druff blocks with his arms.
Tweedle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Druff is defending well for now. Tweedle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Druff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Druff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tweedle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Druff is blocking nicely.
Druff tries to score a body lock takedown but Tweedle shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tweedle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Druff has Tweedle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tweedle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Druff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but Druff blocks it.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Druff blocks with his arms.
Druff wants a takedown but no success here.
Tweedle lands a good knee to the midsection. Druff won't want to take too many of those. Tweedle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Druff is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tweedle landing knees to the body.
Druff is breathing heavily. 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! Tweedle misses with a knee to the head. Druff tries to score a body lock takedown but Tweedle shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tweedle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tweedle scores with a knee to the head.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Druff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Druff blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle is pressed up against the cage. Druff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tweedle down to the mat. Tweedle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nice jab there from Tweedle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deryk Tweedle dominated that 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.
Tweedle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Druff. That did some damage! Druff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Druff shoots for a double leg takedown but Tweedle sprawls well. He's pushed Druff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tweedle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Tweedle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tweedle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Tweedle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deryk Tweedle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Tweedle misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle misses with a knee strike.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Druff is blocking nicely.
Tweedle misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tweedle misses with a knee to the head. Tweedle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Druff is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Druff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tweedle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Druff.
Tweedle trying to land knees to the body.
Tweedle lands a good knee to the midsection. Druff won't want to take too many of those. Tweedle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Druff blocks it with crossed arms. Tweedle working Druff over with knees to the body. Tweedle scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Druff is trying to drag Tweedle to the mat but Tweedle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Tweedle missing with knees to the body.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Druff is blocking nicely.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Druff blocks with his arms.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but Druff blocks it.
Tweedle has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Druff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Druff wants to take the fight to the mat but Tweedle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Tweedle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tweedle tries a knee to the head but Druff blocks it.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but Druff blocks with his arms.
Tweedle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Druff is blocking nicely.
Druff jumps guard but Tweedle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Tweedle tries a knee to the head but Druff blocks it.
Druff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tweedle misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tweedle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Druff.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Druff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tweedle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Druff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tweedle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tweedle connects with a knee to the head.
Tweedle trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deryk Tweedle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Druff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tweedle counters with a flying knee. Nice. Some wild striking there from Tweedle.
Druff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tweedle swivels and escapes. Druff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tweedle as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Druff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Druff tries to keep at a distance but Tweedle has taken the fight into the clinch. Tweedle lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tweedle.
Tweedle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Druff managing to block the knees to the body from Tweedle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Druff takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tweedle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Druff is blocking nicely.
Tweedle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Druff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Druff is blocking nicely.
Tweedle tries to land knees in the clinch but Druff avoids the damage to the body. Tweedle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tweedle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Druff.
Tweedle looking to throw knees to the head but Druff is blocking nicely.
Druff gets a trip takedown into half guard. Druff trying to control from Tweedle's half guard. Tweedle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Druff forces his way into half guard. Tweedle wants to get back to his feet. Druff wants to work for an arm triangle but Tweedle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tweedle won't allow Druff to pass to mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Druff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tweedle has managed to free his arm - good work. Tweedle is trying to stand.
Druff is keen to just control but Tweedle is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Druff in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tweedle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Druff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Druff! Our winner, Dan Druff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savard comes to the cage accompanied by Voivod- Tribal convictions. Gorawski has chosen Three Six Mafia - It's a fight as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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219 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Gorawski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gorawski shoots in for a takedown but Savard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Gorawski blocks a head kick by Savard.
Gorawski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savard. Savard looks to land a combination but Gorawski avoids it well. Gorawski misses with a straight left. Gorawski doesn't manage to clinch there - Savard circles away.
Savard pushes Gorawski up against the cage in a clinch. Gorawski misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorawski misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorawski wants to take the fight to the mat but Savard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Gorawski lands with a light punch inside. Savard blocks an uppercut.
Savard avoids the elbow strike from Gorawski, against the cage.
Savard prevents a body shot from Gorawski. Savard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gorawski throws a punch but it's blocked by Savard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savard breaks from the clinch.
Savard blocks a jab. Savard throws a head kick that misses. A slow jab from Gorawski misses its intended target. Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Gorawski moves out of range easily. Sloppy strikes from Gorawski. Those never looked like landing. A nice combination there by Savard.
Savard throws a head kick that misses. Savard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gorawski'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. Gorawski goes for a takedown attempt but Savard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Serge Savard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Gorawski. This has been an exciting period of action! Gorawski wants to clinch up but Savard keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Savard scores with a spinning back kick! Savard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gorawski. Savard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorawski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Savard fails with a takedown attempt. A telegraphed right hand from Savard misses the target. Savard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gorawski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savard somewhat. Gorawski avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorawski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Savard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gorawski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorawski scores with a sloppy right hand. Savard should have avoided that one. Savard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gorawski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Savard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Savard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gorawski. Decent striking displayed by Gorawski there. Gorawski catches Savard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gorawski has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savard. Gorawski is trying to drag Savard to the mat but Savard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Gorawski misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorawski. Savard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gorawski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gorawski is stalling here.
Savard breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gorawski throws a body punch but Savard moves out of range. Savard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorawski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savard circles away. Savard lands with a nice body kick. Savard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorawski jabs at Savard's body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Savard looks to land a combination but Gorawski avoids it well. Sloppy strikes from Savard. Those never looked like landing. Savard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Gorawski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savard doesn't seem bothered though. Savard checks the leg kick. Savard misses with a head kick.
A big right from Gorawski misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savard ducks under a wild hook from Gorawski. Gorawski wants to clinch up but Savard keeps it at a distance. 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 Serge Savard will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Gorawski finds it's way through Savard's defenses. Savard walks into a left hand. Gorawski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savard manages to avoid it. Savard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Serge Savard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gorawski scores with a decent looking hook. Gorawski throws a shot from downtown. Savard moves away and avoids it. Gorawski moves into the clinch. Gorawski throws a punch but it's blocked by Savard. Gorawski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gorawski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savard backwards. A frustrated look appears on Savard's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gorawski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Savard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Savard stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorawski. Gorawski gets slowly back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savard. A head kick misses from Savard. Gorawski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savard.
Donk. Savard catches Gorawski right on the button with a cross. Gorawski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savard. Savard looks to land a combination. Gorawski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Gorawski throws a jab when Savard was well out of range. Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Gorawski moves out of range easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Savard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Savard scores with a push kick. Gorawski misses with a wild combination.
Savard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gorawski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Savard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Gorawski misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Savard slips under a jab from Gorawski. Savard leaves Gorawski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Savard looks for the body kick but Gorawski saw that one coming. A head kick misses from Savard. Savard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gorawski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Savard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gorawski is looking to slow Savard down with leg kicks. Gorawski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gorawski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Savard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorawski. Savard throws a head kick that misses. Gorawski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gorawski tries to clinch up but Savard circles away and keeps his distance. Savard closes the distance and clinches up with Gorawski, looking for a takedown. Savard pushes Gorawski against the cage but Gorawski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Savard thows a body shot but no joy. Savard throws a series of punches but Gorawski avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gorawski lands with a straight right. Savard didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Serge Savard has been cut. Gorawski tries to land a leg kick but Savard saw it coming and moves away.
Gorawski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gorawski wants to clinch up but Savard keeps it at a distance. Savard avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Gorawski moves into the clinch successfully.
Savard blocks the elbow strike.
Gorawski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gorawski has a couple of punches blocked by Savard.
A head punch on the inside from Gorawski fails to land. Gorawski misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Gorawski. Gorawski working aggressively here.
Gorawski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gorawski misses with a body punch.
Gorawski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Savard's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gorawski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gorawski misses with a hook from the clinch. Savard stops a takedown attempt from Gorawski.
Serge Savard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Gorawski. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Savard manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorawski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Savard misses with a looping left. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gorawski tries to close the distance and clinch but Savard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Savard swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorawski. Savard misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mariusz Gorawski will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Serge Savard's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gorawski misses with a hook. Gorawski throws a low kick but Savard avoids it. Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheers as Gorawski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savard doesn't seem phased though. Gorawski is looking to clinch but Savard is avoiding it.
Savard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorawski circles away quickly and effectively. Gorawski blocks a head kick by Savard.
Gorawski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Savard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorawski. Savard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gorawski's waist but Gorawski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savard off to one side. Savard takes one to the side of the head.
Savard throws a head kick that misses. Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gorawski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Gorawski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Savard takes one on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gorawski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savard to the ground. Gorawski is now in Savard's guard. Gorawski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Gorawski wasn't active enough on the ground. Gorawski fails in his attempt to clinch. A head kick misses from Savard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Gorawski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savard blocks a body shot from Gorawski. Gorawski misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Gorawski fails to land. Gorawski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savards head. Savard prevents the takedown attempt.
Gorawski throws a punch but it's blocked by Savard. Savard tries to circle away but Gorawski has him pinned against the cage. Gorawski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Savard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Savard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gorawski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gorawski is trying to hold Savard in close to prevent damage but Savard has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gorawski is looking to improve his position.
Savard wants to stand up but Gorawski is controlling the position.
Gorawski wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savard wants to stand up but Gorawski is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Gorawski is looking for a sweep. Savard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gorawski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gorawski quickly recovers to half guard. Gorawski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mariusz Gorawski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gorawski 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Gorawski! An intense looking Mariusz Gorawski took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It was a great battle...I thought If I loose today I will quit,but maybe I will stay for a while longer, what You think Montreal?
Serge is tough guy so cheer him also. Thanks for all supported me in all the way. Thanks!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Callaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desi Venetiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callaway's entrance music is Scraped . A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Randy Callaway has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Randy Callaway seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Callaway! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desi Venetiaan! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Venetiaan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callaway.
Callaway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Venetiaan thows a body shot but no joy. Callaway gets in close and instigates a clinch. Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it. Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch. Callaway working aggressively here.
Venetiaan blocks an uppercut.
Callaway pushes Venetiaan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Callaway working aggressively here.
Callaway misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway. Still in the clinch, Callaway scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Venetiaan. Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venetiaan. Venetiaan is trying to maintain a safe position but Callaway gets an underhook and turns Venetiaan into the cage. Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch. Venetiaan is trying to force a seperation but Callaway has the dominant position. Venetiaan looking to slow down the pace here. Callaway lands with a short shot to the head. Venetiaan is trying to break the clinch but Callaway is controlling him. Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Callaway lands with a short head shot on the inside. Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it. Callaway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venetiaan backwards. Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Venetiaan. Venetiaan blocks an uppercut.
Callaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Venetiaan. Callaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Venetiaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land. Callaway working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Callaway. Venetiaan tries to stall but Callaway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Venetiaan tries to break free but Callaway pushes him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway. Callaway prevents Venetiaan from breaking the clinch. Callaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venetiaan backwards. Callaway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venetiaan backwards. Venetiaan trying to stall but Callaway improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Callaway scores with an uppercut up the middle. Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaway working aggressively here.
Venetiaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venetiaan wants to stall.
Callaway throws a head punch that misses. Venetiaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaway throws a head punch that misses. Venetiaan blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Callaway dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Callaway misses with a wild combination.
Callaway misses with a low kick. Callaway tries to clinch but Venetiaan is having none of it. Callaway throws a low kick but Venetiaan avoids it. Callaway slips a jab and a cross from Venetiaan.
Venetiaan lands a body shot.
Venetiaan catches Callaway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Randy Callaway has been cut. Callaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venetiaan manages to avoid it. Venetiaan misses with a body shot.
Callaway tries to clinch up but Venetiaan circles away and keeps his distance. Callaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venetiaan paws at him with a jab and circles away. No joy there for Callaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Venetiaan scores with a shot to the body.
Venetiaan takes a swing at Callaway's ribcage but misses. Venetiaan misses the body punch and Callaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Callaway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venetiaan misses with a wild body shot. Callaway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Callaway fails in his attempt to clinch. Callaway throws a right and a left that both miss. Callaway tries a low kick but Venetiaan avoids it. Venetiaan misses the shot to the body. Callaway is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Venetiaan digs a good body shot into Callaway's ribs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Venetiaan misses the shot to the body. Venetiaan lands a lovely overhand right. Callaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Venetiaan just misses with a punch to the body.
Venetiaan misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Venetiaan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Callaway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venetiaan. Callaway does a little dance to reset his feet. Venetiaan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venetiaan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Callaway rather than just go for the knockout. Callaway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Callaway tries to clinch up. Callaway is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Callaway tries to clinch up. Callaway fails in his attempt to clinch. Venetiaan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jab, jab by Callaway - just one landing. Callaway dips to his left and cracks Venetiaan with an uppercut! Randy Callaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slapping leg kick lands for Callaway.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Venetiaan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Callaway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Callaway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Venetiaan. Callaway does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Venetiaan. Callaway does a little dance to reset his feet. Callaway tried to score with a low kick but Venetiaan checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Callaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Callaway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venetiaan. Callaway throws a head kick but Venetiaan moves out of range.
Callaway tries to clinch there but Venetiaan circles away.
Venetiaan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Callaway under the eye. Callaway tries a head kick but it misses.
Venetiaan lands with a shot to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Callaway throws a low kick, looking for Venetiaan's leg but Venetiaan calmly moves out of range. Callaway misses with an uppercut
and Venetiaan counters with a right hand to the body. Callaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venetiaan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Desi Venetiaan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Randy Callaway's cut. 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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Callaway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Venetiaan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Callaway has Venetiaan up against the cage in a clinch.
Callaway misses with some punches.
Venetiaan is trying to break the clinch but Callaway is controlling him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway. Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Callaway.
That's one minute gone in the round. Venetiaan blocks an uppercut.
Callaway prevents Venetiaan from breaking the clinch. Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land. Venetiaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway. Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Callaway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Venetiaan's efforts to push away. Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venetiaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Randy Callaway has scored more points in the clinch so far. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venetiaan is trying to break the clinch but Callaway has him pressed against the cage. Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch. Venetiaan blocking some punches.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Callaway misses with some punches.
Venetiaan blocks an uppercut.
Venetiaan is looking to control Callaway's arms but Callaway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Venetiaan has his back to the cage. Callaway lands with a left to the head. Callaway misses with the head strike.
Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch. Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Venetiaan. Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Venetiaan. Venetiaan blocks an uppercut.
Venetiaan blocking some punches.
Callaway lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Callaway misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land. A short uppercut from Callaway. Callaway working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venetiaan. Callaway misses with a short punch on the inside. Venetiaan is trying to break the clinch but Callaway is controlling him. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Callaway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Callaway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Venetiaan's efforts to push away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Venetiaan blocking some punches.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Randy Callaway showed his dominance in that final round. I think Callaway 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Callaway! An out of breath Randy Callaway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Nugent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Nugent! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Starner moves into range and connects with a jab. Nugent throws a looping overhand right but Starner ducks down to avoid it. Starner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nugent tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Starner is in Nugent's guard. Starner trying to control the position from guard on top but Nugent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nugent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nugent has his foot on Starner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starner works his way back into a safe position though. Nugent keeping moving, preventing Starner from controlling successfully. Starner looking to pass the guard. Nugent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nugent manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nugent has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Starner's face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nugent sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Starner gets back to half guard. Nugent throws a strike but Starner avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Starner has Nugent pulled in close to control his posture. Nugent drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Starner dives on top into guard. Starner scoring with some ground and pound. Nugent looking for subs off his back but Starner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Starner is keen to just control but Nugent is a slippery customer. Nugent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nugent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nugent has his foot on Starner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starner works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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! Starner trying to control the position from guard on top but Nugent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nugent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starner defends it easily. Starner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nugent is keeping the position for now. Nugent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starner defends well. Starner working some strikes from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Starner throws a big right hand that misses. Starner looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Starner trying to control but Nugent is working from the bottom. Nugent looking to control.
Starner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nugent's guard. Starner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Nugent is doing well to control the position and prevent Starner from advancing to side control. Starner prevents Nugent from improving his position. Nice strikes from Starner there. Nugent gets full guard. Nugent lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Starner! Nugent prevents Starner from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nugent tries to control but Starner wriggling away. Nugent punishing his opponent with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice elbow there by Nugent. Starner is in a horrible position here. Nugent smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Starner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nugent lands with some strikes. Poor strikes thrown by Nugent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Starner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Starner gets back to full guard.
Nugent has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Starner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nugent is one step ahead there. 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 Ted Nugent will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nugent connects with a nice looking jab.
Starner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nugent throws an overhand right that lands on Starner's shoulder, as Starner tries to avoid the shot. Starner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nugent's head backwards. Starner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Starner lands in his opponent's guard. Nugent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nugent has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Starner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nugent. Nugent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Starner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Starner trying to control the action but Nugent is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nugent won't allow Starner to pass to mount. Nugent looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Starner is keen to just control but Nugent is a slippery customer. Ted Nugent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Starner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nugent kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Nugent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Nugent slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Nugent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Starner trying to control but Nugent is working from the bottom. Nugent looking for subs off his back but Starner has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Starner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Nugent sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Starner trying to control the action but Nugent is working from the bottom. Nugent is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Starner is tapping! Great win for Nugent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ted Nugent! Ted Nugent thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Glen Nelson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Copeland! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Copeland tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Copeland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Copeland misses with a leg kick. Copeland throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off. Nice body punch from Copeland. Nelson shoots and misses and Copeland counters with a slapping leg kick. Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Copeland counters with a low kick, right behind Nelson 's knee. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nelson has his takedown stuffed and Copeland counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard. Copeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Copeland is keeping the position for now. Nelson postures up in Copeland's guard and throws a big left but Copeland blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Copeland pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage. Nelson distracts Copeland with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Nelson wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving. Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control. Copeland has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Copeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Nelson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Copeland to the ground. Nelson is now in Copeland's guard. Nelson being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelson trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom. Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Copeland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. This has been an exciting period of action! Copeland 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. Nelson landing some decent shots from guard. Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Copeland works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Copeland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson is pushing down on Copeland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Copeland is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through. Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Copeland keeps working. Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Copeland is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Copeland is trying is best to control the position here. Nelson controlling the action here. Copeland trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Copeland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Copeland taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard. Nelson is pressing down on Copeland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Copeland is holding on for now. Nelson working the head and body with strikes. Nelson is looking to advance position but Copeland won't allow it. Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Copeland's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nelson with the ground and pound but Copeland uses the opportunity to regain guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Nelson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Copeland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nelson with a poor takedown and Copeland counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard. Copeland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Copeland throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely. Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Copeland defends well. Copeland distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Copeland is one step ahead there. Copeland wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. 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! Copeland lands a couple of elbows. Copeland is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control. Nelson keeping full guard, as Copeland tries to pass. Nelson controls Copeland momentarily but Copeland frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet. Copeland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Copeland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Copeland throws a big elbow that misses. Nelson wants to sweep here but Copeland controlling him for the moment. Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Copeland is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Copeland! It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nelson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Nelson looking to finish Copeland with some ground and pound. This is bad for Copeland! Copeland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nelson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Copeland has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nelson with the ground and pound from mount. Nelson trying to control but Copeland is having none of it. Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Copeland has worked his arm free - good work by Copeland!
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Copeland is defending well. Copeland is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Nelson throws an elbow but Copeland slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Copeland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Nelson missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Copeland scoring with some ground and pound. Nelson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Copeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Copeland cracks Nelson with a solid left hand. Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Copeland throws an elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Copeland's guard. Nice move by Nelson! Copeland is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture. Nelson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nelson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Copeland screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nelson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glen Nelson! Glen Nelson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Father Frottage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Calico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Calico's choice of entrance music: Heat--J.U.I.C.E.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Father Frottage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Calico! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Calico fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frottage to the ground. Calico is now in Frottage's guard. Calico looking to sit in guard and control but Frottage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Calico is pulling down on Frottage's head to control his posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frottage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Calico keeping moving, preventing Frottage from controlling successfully. Frottage throws a big right hand that misses. Frottage tries to free his leg and advance position but Calico is retaining full guard. Calico controlling Frottage's posture. Calico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frottage wants to control from the top but Calico keeps moving. Calico has his hands on Frottage's head, controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jay Calico wasn't active enough on the ground. Calico misses with a looping right. Frottage fails in his attempt to clinch. Frottage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calico tries to avoid it but Frottage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calico to the ground. Calico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Frottage fakes the leg kick and cracks Calico in the body. Frottage misses with a low kick.
Calico cracks Frottage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Calico throws out a loose jab but Frottage uses good head movement to avoid it. Frottage drives through with a takedown into Calico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Calico looking to control.
Frottage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Calico working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Calico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. 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! Calico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Frottage throwing strikes but missing. Frottage throws an elbow that misses. Calico uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frottage's guard. Nice move by Calico! Frottage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Calico throws an elbow that misses. Frottage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calico's guard. Nice move by Frottage! Frottage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calico is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Frottage trying to control the position from guard on top but Calico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calico looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Frottage controls from within his opponent's guard. Calico pulls Frottage in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Father Frottage just wasn't active enough. Frottage defending well as Calico loads up on a big left hand. Frottage keeps Calico at a distance using the push kick. Frottage slips under a jab from Calico. A low kick from Calico misses and Frottage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Calico checks a leg kick. Frottage wants to clinch. Frottage looks to land a body kick but Calico moved away. Frottage lands a head shot. Frottage tries to clinch up but Calico circles away and keeps his distance. Jay Calico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Calico as he connects with a hook. Frottage misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Frottage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calico. Calico throws the left hand but Frottage avoids the punch easily. Frottage connects with a body shot. Frottage blocks a jab. Calico catches Frottage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Frottage throws a head kick but Calico moves out of range.
Calico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Calico throws a shot from downtown. Frottage moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Frottage throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Frottage staying out of range there. Calico 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. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Calico looks for a takedown but Frottage sprawls well. Frottage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calico was well out of range. Poor timing from Frottage. Frottage connects with a solid leg kick. 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 Father Frottage will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frottage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Calico throws a leg kick and Frottage counters with a stiff right hand. Frottage lands an overhand right. Calico loads up on a big right hand but Frottage slips the punch. Frottage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calico walks into a stiff left hand from Frottage.
Calico is rocked! 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! Frottage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calico's calf. Calico is still on wobbly legs! Can Frottage finish him? Frottage drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Calico right on the button. Calico goes down! Frottage follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Frottage gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Father Frottage! An out of breath Father Frottage 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manlio Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marconi has chosen Hail Holy Queen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jolley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manlio Marconi! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marconi misses with a right hand and Jolley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Marconi moves into the clinch. Marconi misses with a punch to the body.
Marconi lands a shoulder strike. Marconi tries a body shot but Jolley blocks it.
Marconi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jolley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marconi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marconi lands a hook to the side of the head. Marconi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jolleys head. Marconi lands an uppercut. Jolley is trying to pull guard but Marconi has him pressed against the cage. Marconi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jolley has Marconi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marconi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jolley is looking to break free of the clinch but Marconi has double underhooks. Marconi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Marconi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jolley's head backwards. Jolley shoots in for a takedown but Marconi shows good takedown defense. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jolley. Manlio Marconi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Marconi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolley was well out of range. Poor timing from Marconi. Marconi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nice defenses there by Marconi. Marconi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jolley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jolley looks to land a combination but Marconi avoids it well. Jolley thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters circling - Marconi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jolley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jolley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jolley defending well as Marconi loads up on a big left hand. Marconi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jolley manages to avoid it. Marconi blocks a jab. Marconi misses with a hook. Jolley shoots in for a takedown but Marconi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jolley drops his hands momentarily and Marconi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like James Jolley has been cut. Jolley misses with a looping left. Marconi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Marconi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jolley.
Marconi misses with a few strikes there.
Jolley moves out of range of the strikes. Jolley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The crowd cheers as Marconi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jolley doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jolley scores with a jab. Marconi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jolley. Jolley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marconi did well to prevent Jolley getting side control. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Jolley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marconi has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jolley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marconi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jolley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marconi has managed to free his arm - good work. Marconi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jolley.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marconi is trying to maintain the position but Jolley is very close to passing his half guard. Marconi wants to improve his position but Jolley is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jolley in particular looking to stall. Jolley is looking for a kimura but Marconi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jolley to get the leverage. Marconi wants to get back to full guard. Marconi is trying is best to control the position here. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jolley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marconi is not content to let Jolley control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manlio Marconi dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Jolley's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jolley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jolley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Marconi slips a jab from Jolley. Marconi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jolley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Marconi walks into a stiff left hand from Jolley. Marconi stuffs the takedown attempt from Jolley. Jolley gets slowly back to his feet. Jolley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Marconi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jolley. Jolley misses with the combination.
Marconi throws a body punch but Jolley moves out of range. Jolley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jolley takes a swing at Marconi's ribcage but misses. Jolley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jolley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marconi. Jolley throws an off balance right hand
and Marconi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jolley swings for the body but Marconi moves out of range.
Jolley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Marconi clobbers Jolley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Marconi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marconi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marconi throws a low kick but Jolley moves out of range easily. Jolley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jolley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marconi. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jolley checks a leg kick. Jolley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jolley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marconi. Jolley misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jolley looks for a takedown but Marconi sprawls well. Marconi thuds a left hand into Jolley's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marconi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jolley doesn't seem bothered though. Marconi throws a jab when Jolley was well out of range. Jolley needs to keep his hands up - Marconi had a free shot at his head there. Marconi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jolley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marconi. Jolley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Marconi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jolley lands with a straight right. Marconi didn't see that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Marconi misses the target. Jolley misses with a hook
and Marconi counters with an inside leg kick. Marconi throws a poor cross that misses
and Marconi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marconi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jolley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Marconi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jolley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jolley throws a hook to the side of Marconi's head but Marconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jolley fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Marconi feints and then cracks Jolley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jolley down. Marconi misses the shot to the body. Marconi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. No joy there for Jolley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jolley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Jolley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jolley.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jolley avoids the body shot from Marconi.
Jolley misses with a hook. Jolley looks to score with a jab to the body but Marconi is just out of range. Marconi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Manlio Marconi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice defenses there by Marconi. Jolley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jolley swinging wildly here.
Jolley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A combination from Marconi does no damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A telegraphed right hand from Marconi misses the target. Jolley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marconi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jolley misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manlio Marconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on James Jolley's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Jolley misses. Marconi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Marconi loads up on a big right hand but Jolley slips the punch. Jolley fails with the takedown. Marconi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jolley moves away. Marconi connects with a body shot that sends Jolley's belly button to the back. Marconi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Marconi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Marconi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jolley.
Jolley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marconi misses with an uppercut. Jolley saw that one coming. Marconi lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marconi connects with a right hand. Jolley shakes it off. Marconi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jolley misses the body punch and Marconi counters with a three punch combo that has Jolley backing up. Jolley nods at Marconi to acknowledge the strikes. Jolley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marconi manages to avoid it. Marconi throws a hook but Jolley avoids it easily. A slow jab from Jolley misses its intended target. Jolley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marconi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jolley is in Marconi's guard. Jolley wants to control from the top but Marconi keeps moving. Jolley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marconi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jolley, into his guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jolley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jolley trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jolley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jolley working a defensive guard here.
Marconi wants to stand but Jolley is controlling his posture from full guard. Jolley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marconi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Manlio Marconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jolley is on top in guard.
Jolley passes Marconi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jolley wants to control but Marconi is keeping him busy. Jolley prevents Marconi from improving his position. Marconi trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jolley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Marconi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jolley 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.
James Jolley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jolley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jolley has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Marconi works to full guard.
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 James Jolley. I think Marconi 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 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manlio Marconi! Post fight, Manlio Marconi stared into the camera and said 'Thanks everyone who ever cheered or boo'd me, but as I stand here I can't ask for much other than beating this man twice. He's a great fighter and brought out the best of me, but I feel like I'm getting too close to the sun and my arms get tired more easily than in my youth! I've got to go ba'.
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