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MLC 66: Bourne vs Ufcowski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cockburner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ruckus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Ruckus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Cockburner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ruckus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockburner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cockburner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruckus keeping full guard, as Cockburner tries to pass.
Cockburner stays in close to Ruckus's body and controls the position.
Ruckus keeping moving, preventing Cockburner from controlling successfully.
Cockburner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruckus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruckus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruckus!
Cockburner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cockburner kicks Ruckus off and gets back to his feet.
Ruckus works over Cockburner's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruckus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cockburner shoots in and bounces Ruckus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cockburner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cockburner controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cockburner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockburner drops back looking for a leg! Ruckus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruckus manages to kick Cockburner off! Cockburner jumps back into Ruckus's guard.
Cockburner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruckus is keeping the position for now.
Cockburner wants to control from the top but Ruckus keeps moving.
Cockburner throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruckus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cockburner controls the pace.
Cockburner passes Ruckus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cockburner is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cockburner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cockburner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruckus keeps working.
Cockburner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruckus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cockburner.
Cockburner is looking for a kimura here.
Cockburner is looking to take a break and control but Ruckus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockburner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruckus's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockburner passes to full mount!
Cockburner looking for a guillotine from mount but Ruckus is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cockburner has control of Ruckus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ruckus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cockburner content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruckus tries to lock up and control but Cockburner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Cockburner 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.
Cockburner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruckus was covering up waiting for the punch and Cockburner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harry Cockburner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cockburner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cockburner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockburner stands and throws Ruckus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cockburner is working to tighten is grip on Ruckus's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ruckus has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cockburner is really squeezing tight and eventually Ruckus passes out! Cockburner breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Cockburner!
A victorious Harry Cockburner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bigjones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre has chosen Cant say no as his entrance music. Orlando Bigjones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Bigjones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Andre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigjones connects with a jab.
Bigjones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bigjones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bigjones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andre's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bigjones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andre's head.
Andre is looking to control Bigjones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andre avoid being mounted?
Bigjones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bigjones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andre is looking for a sweep. Bigjones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bigjones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bigjones pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones wants to stand up but Andre has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bigjones stops Andre from getting back to his feet.
Andre actively working from the bottom here.
Andre moves into full guard.
Bigjones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bigjones connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andre is defended easily by Bigjones.
Bigjones lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andre.
Bigjones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andre tries for a takedown but Bigjones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orlando Bigjones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Andre.
Andre looks gassed!
Bigjones throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigjones pushes Andre up against the cage in a clinch.
Andre breaks the clinch.
Bigjones misses with a wild combination.
Andre should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bigjones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bigjones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bigjones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andre, pushing him back against the cage.
Bigjones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andre.
Andre stops a takedown attempt from Bigjones.
Andre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bigjones has a takedown stuffed.
Andre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bigjones.
Bigjones scores with a takedown into Andre's guard.
Bigjones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andre is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andre is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigjones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bigjones lands a really nice looking cross but Andre seems unphased.
Bigjones tries to clinch but Andre is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bigjones. That snapped Andre's head back.
Andre wants to clinch up but Bigjones keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre blocks a low kick nicely.
Andre shoots for a takedown but Bigjones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andre shoots in for a double leg but Bigjones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Bigjones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigjones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlando Bigjones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigjones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bigjones's guard.
Bigjones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Andre tries to stand but Bigjones is controlling from the bottom.
Andre being controlled here momentarily.
Andre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bigjones is keeping the position for now.
Andre is breathing heavily.
Bigjones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones tries to strike from the bottom.
Andre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bigjones, as that shot connected.
Bigjones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bigjones throws a right and a left that Andre avoids nicely.
Andre fails with a takedown attempt.
Bigjones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Andre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigjones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bigjones lands a nice shot to the body.
Bigjones fails to land the takedown.
Andre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bigjones is fending him off so far but Andre persists. Nope, Bigjones circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlando Bigjones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Andre.
Bigjones scores with a one two! Andre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bigjones pinned against the cage. Bigjones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andre avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigjones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bigjones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bigjones is trying to trip Andre. He has hold of a leg but Andre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bigjones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Andre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bigjones lands a jab to Andre's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bigjones!
Bigjones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bigjones.
Bigjones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andre shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigjones sprawls well. He's pushed Andre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bigjones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bigjones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bigjones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andre wants to clinch.
Bigjones misses with a low kick.
Orlando Bigjones is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre stuffs the takedown attempt from Bigjones. Bigjones gets slowly back to his feet.
Andre clinches.
Andre is trying to break the clinch but Bigjones is controlling him.
Bigjones tries to break free but Andre pushes him back against the cage.
Bigjones tries to break free but Andre pushes him back against the cage.
Andre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bigjones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bigjones duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre tries to clinch up.
Andre moves out of range as Bigjones throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bigjones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andre scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigjones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigjones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bigjones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andre back to the cage. Bigjones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Bigjones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Andre throws a sloppy head kick and Bigjones moves out of range easily.
Bigjones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andre blocks a head kick by Bigjones.
Bigjones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bigjones avoids the body shot from Andre.
Bigjones has a takedown stuffed.
Bigjones throws a head kick that misses.
Andre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bigjones tries to clinch but Andre moves out of range.
Bigjones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andre.
Andre fails with the takedown.
Andre shoots for a takedown but Bigjones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orlando Bigjones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Andre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones throws a series of strikes that have Andre backpedaling.
Andre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bigjones.
Bigjones shoots for a double leg takedown but Andre sprawls well. He's pushed Bigjones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andre shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigjones sprawls well. He's pushed Andre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bigjones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bigjones fails to land with a series of punches.
Andre drives through and clinches with Bigjones against the cage.
Andre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bigjones.
Bigjones breaks from the clinch.
Bigjones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bigjones lands a nice looking body shot.
Bigjones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bigjones wants it to stay on the feet.
Andre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Bigjones.
Bigjones misses with a wild combination.
Bigjones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bigjones. Those never looked like landing.
Bigjones tries to bum rush Andre with a series of wild strikes but Andre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andre shoots for a takedown but Bigjones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bigjones fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigjones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bigjones wants it to stay on the feet.
Andre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bigjones feints a jab promting Andre to slip. Bigjones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bigjones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigjones circles away.
Bigjones digs a good hook to Andre's body.
Bigjones lands a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andre misses with a body punch.
Bigjones manages to break the clinch.
Bigjones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bigjones throws a body punch but Andre moves out of range.
Bigjones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andre circles away quickly and effectively.
Andre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andre ducks under a wild hook from Bigjones.
Andre shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigjones sprawls well. He's pushed Andre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones scores with a one two! Andre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bigjones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bigjones looks to land a combination but Andre avoids it well.
Bigjones fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andre.
Andre checks a leg kick.
Andre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bigjones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andre's head.
Bigjones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigjones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigjones keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigjones connects with a crisp jab.
Mark Andre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlando Bigjones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigjones fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Bigjones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bigjones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Bigjones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kelly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fire Your Guns. Albert Kelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly with a hook.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly walks into a jab.
Kelly with a nice cross.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine blocks a low kick nicely.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Kelly tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Albert Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Valentine swinging wildly here.
Kelly feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Kelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valentine.
Nice shot by Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a leg kick but Valentine saw it coming and moves away.
Valentine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown. Kelly fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kelly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valentine has Kelly in his guard.
Valentine is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kelly frees his head nicely. Oh but Valentine has switched to an armbar! Kelly is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vincent Valentine!
Vincent Valentine very nearly forgot to thank Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George AKA ProActive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George AKA ProActive has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George AKA ProActive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sick Puppy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AKA ProActive loads up on a big right hand but Puppy slips the punch.
AKA ProActive misses with an uppercut.
Puppy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AKA ProActive misses the jab.
AKA ProActive uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puppy.
AKA ProActive scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Puppy actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puppy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but AKA ProActive pulls his head out easily.
Puppy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
AKA ProActive wants to control from the top but Puppy keeps moving.
AKA ProActive wants to pass the guard but Puppy is keeping the position.
Puppy keeping moving, preventing AKA ProActive from controlling successfully.
Puppy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puppy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
AKA ProActive has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puppy working a defensive guard here.
AKA ProActive wants to stand but Puppy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Puppy looking for a sweep. Not yet Puppy, not yet.
Puppy is trying to control the position but AKA ProActive postures up.
AKA ProActive avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puppy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puppy has his foot on AKA ProActive's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AKA ProActive works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puppy has his foot on AKA ProActive's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AKA ProActive works his way back into a safe position though.
Puppy working for a triangle but AKA ProActive defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
AKA ProActive with a nice head shot there.
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!
AKA ProActive wants to get up but he can't break Puppy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Puppy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and AKA ProActive defends well.
AKA ProActive stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puppy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puppy has his foot on AKA ProActive's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AKA ProActive works his way back into a safe position though.
AKA ProActive won't allow Puppy to sweep him here.
Puppy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AKA ProActive stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puppy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Puppy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. AKA ProActive is looking to defend but Puppy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for AKA ProActive! Puppy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, AKA ProActive taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sick Puppy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Indechops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meldrick Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indechops kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pinch Me. Buster Indechops could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Meldrick Tyson's chin.
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19
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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21
199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buster Indechops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indechops gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
Indechops misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a nice leg kick.
Indechops with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Indechops is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Indechops. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Tyson slams his shin into Indechops's torso.
Tyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Indechops.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Indechops.
Indechops shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Indechops's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Indechops doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Indechops takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Indechops is breathing heavily.
Tyson lands a leg kick that knocks Indechops off balance momentarily.
Indechops shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Indechops is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Indechops avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Indechops avoids them all with ease.
Tyson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Indechops.
Indechops doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a low kick, right behind Indechops 's knee.
Indechops avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Indechops tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily
and Tyson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tyson scores with a one two! Indechops had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Indechops shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Indechops shoots and misses
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Indechops's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indechops gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Indechops is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tyson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Tyson lands but Indechops takes it in his stride.
Indechops takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Indechops takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Buster Indechops seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson lands a head kick. Indechops smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Indechops is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Indechops. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Indechops has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Indechops has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson lands with a kick to the temple. Indechops shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oh Indechops is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meldrick Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indechops shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyson - that will leave a mark!
Indechops seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Indechops moves out of range easily.
Indechops gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a good low kick that Indechops was not able to check.
Tyson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Indechops doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson pushes Indechops away with a front kick.
Tyson lands a big head kick that sends Indechops to the canvas! Tyson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meldrick Tyson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hoiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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275 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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289 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Hoiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chubby Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Hoiles is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Hoiles into the cage.
Hoiles misses with the head strike.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoiles controls his hands.
Hoiles manages to break the clinch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoiles circles away.
Hoiles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Hoiles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoiles lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Hoiles waves Johnson back to his feet!
It looks like Chubby Johnson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoiles misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Hoiles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoiles tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Hoiles slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson wants to slow Hoiles down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoiles circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Hoiles wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hoiles!
Mike Hoiles very nearly forgot to thank Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Salim Al Mansur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mansur comes to the cage accompanied by The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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154 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salim Al Mansur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Mansur is looking to slow Malapitan down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Al Mansur.
Al Mansur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malapitan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Mansur has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Mansur 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.
Malapitan is thwarting Al Mansur's attempts to control the position.
Al Mansur is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Mansur is trying to maintain the position but Malapitan is very close to passing his half guard.
Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Al Mansur defends the submission attempt.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mansur trying to hold on to Malapitan's head to control him but Malapitan postures up.
Malapitan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Malapitan looking to secure an arm triangle but Al Mansur defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Al Mansur reaches up and holds on to Malapitan to control the position.
Malapitan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Al Mansur can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Al Mansur wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Al Mansur is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Al Mansur and Malapitan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Al Mansur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malapitan's best efforts.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Mansur is looking to control Malapitan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Mansur avoid being mounted?
Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Mansur regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Mansur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Mansur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malapitan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws an elbow that misses. Al Mansur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malapitan's guard. Nice move by Al Mansur!
Al Mansur pushes down on Malapitan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malapitan is looking for a sweep. Al Mansur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Mansur is pressing down on Malapitan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malapitan is holding on for now.
Al Mansur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malapitan trying to control from the bottom.
Malapitan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mansur is trying to control. Malapitan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Mansur wants to work for an arm triangle but Malapitan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Mansur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malapitan is in trouble now - Al Mansur has advanced to mount!
Al Mansur is looking to take Malapitan's back but instead Malapitan gets back to half guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Mansur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malapitan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Salim Al Mansur will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice cross by Al Mansur.
Nice defenses there by Al Mansur.
Al Mansur misses the jab.
Al Mansur swinging wildly here.
Malapitan looks to land a combination. Al Mansur sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Malapitan shoots for a takedown but Al Mansur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malapitan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Mansur moves into full guard.
Al Mansur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Al Mansur is keeping the position.
Al Mansur pushes Malapitan off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan misses with a few strikes there.
Malapitan throws a head kick that misses.
Malapitan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Mansur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Mansur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Mansur wants it to stay on the feet.
Salim Al Mansur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raje Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Mansur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
Malapitan throws a body punch but Al Mansur moves out of range.
Al Mansur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Mansur lands a left and a right that send Malapitan crashing to the mat, dazed. Al Mansur thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Malapitan is rocked!
It looks like Raje Malapitan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Mansur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malapitan's sensitive parts.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Mansur finish him?
Salim Al Mansur is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Mansur, right into the meat.
Malapitan seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Mansur scores with a nice body kick.
Al Mansur cracks the inside of Malapitan's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Al Mansur throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Malapitan is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Salim Al Mansur!
Salim Al Mansur took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmett Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
275 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emmett Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Rourke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Rourke is retaining full guard.
Rourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rourke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cole defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rourke keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole is really struggling to control Rourke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke is trying to keep Cole in close.
Rourke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cole is in close to Rourke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Rourke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Rourke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole trying to control the position here.
Rourke trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Rourke stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Rourke postures up.
Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cole wants to sweep here but Rourke controlling him for the moment.
Cole has control of Rourke's left arm, preventing Rourke from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole can't keep his opponent in guard - Rourke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rourke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cole defends it well.
Rourke is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole tries to roll over but Rourke keeps him under control.
Cole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rourke on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is in trouble now - Rourke has advanced to mount!
Cole is trying desperately to improve position.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole wants to hold on but Rourke pushes him away.
Cole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rourke quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rourke but it's paid off an Cole is forced to tap! Nice work by Rourke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Rourke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Holcomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hatebreed - Live for this. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
280 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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23
245 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Umberto Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Holcomb!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Duran misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Duran misses the target.
Duran slips under a jab.
Duran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Harvey Holcomb has been cut.
Duran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Duran - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran throws a hook but Holcomb avoids it easily.
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holcomb.
A jab lands there for Duran.
Holcomb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holcomb misses with a looping left.
Duran misses with a hook. Holcomb ducked under it nicely.
Holcomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Harvey Holcomb's cut even more.
Holcomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duran is looking to clinch.
A jab from Duran misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holcomb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holcomb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duran moves into the clinch.
Holcomb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duran walks away with a smile on his face. Holcomb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duran lands with a right hand.
Duran gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holcomb keeps working.
Holcomb wants to control but Duran postures up.
Holcomb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holcomb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb dodges the ground and pound from Duran.
Holcomb managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duran.
Holcomb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duran's best efforts.
Holcomb is doing well to control the position and prevent Duran from advancing to side control.
Duran is looking for a kimura here.
Holcomb wants to control but Duran passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran works to advance to full mount. Holcomb defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Duran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holcomb is looking to escape.
Holcomb wants to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
Duran lands a nice shot to the head.
The cut above Harvey Holcomb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harvey Holcomb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Umberto Duran!
Umberto Duran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - Duality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Bourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ufcowski jr takes a swing at Bourne's ribcage but misses.
Bourne throws a hook to the side of Ufcowski jr's head but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ufcowski jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourne.
Bourne throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Pawel Ufcowski jr has been cut.
Bourne throws an overhand right that lands on Ufcowski jr's shoulder, as Ufcowski jr tries to avoid the shot.
Bourne throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.
Ufcowski jr pushes Bourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourne is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bourne.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ufcowski jr as Bourne tries to tie him up.
Ufcowski jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bournes head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bourne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ufcowski jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bourne stops a takedown attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bourne backwards.
Ufcowski jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bourne controls the action.
Bourne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bourne wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr effectively controlling the action here.
Bourne misses with a punch on the inside.
Bourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bourne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ufcowski jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ufcowski jr blocking some punches.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a takedown.
Bourne trying to stall but Ufcowski jr improves his position.
Ufcowski jr is struggling to control the position.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice uppercut.
Ufcowski jr successfully pulls guard.
Bourne preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Ufcowski jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ufcowski jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ufcowski jr working for a triangle but Bourne defends it easily.
Bourne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bourne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ufcowski jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bourne has managed to get both his arms back between Ufcowski jr's legs - danger averted.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a triangle but Bourne pushes his legs off easily.
Bourne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bourne won't allow Ufcowski jr to sweep him here.
Ufcowski jr seems keen to control Bourne's posture.
Ufcowski jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bourne defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufcowski jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufcowski jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourne's guard.
Ufcowski jr looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourne keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
Bourne looking for a sweep. Not yet Bourne, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
That's time! Bourne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ufcowski jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bourne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice looking combination but Bourne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ufcowski jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bourne can pounce on him.
Ufcowski jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Bourne misses with a hook. Ufcowski jr ducked under it nicely.
Bourne slips a straight right by Ufcowski jr.
Bourne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourne loads up on a big right hand but Ufcowski jr slips the punch.
Bourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr is looking to chop away at Bourne's legs.
Ufcowski jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bourne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ufcowski jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourne swivels and escapes.
Ufcowski jr throws a one two combo.
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!
Bourne lands with a straight right. Ufcowski jr didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Bourne.
Bourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ufcowski jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufcowski jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne misses with a straight left.
Ufcowski jr slips under a jab from Bourne.
Ufcowski jr is looking to clinch but Bourne is avoiding it.
Ufcowski jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bourne misses its intended target.
A jab from Ufcowski jr finds it's way through Bourne's defenses.
Bourne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bourne scores with a shot to the body.
Bourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ufcowski jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ufcowski jr wants to advance to full mount but Bourne doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourne is keeping the position for now.
Ufcowski jr postures up.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ufcowski jr stands and throws Bourne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bourne is not content to let Ufcowski jr control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr controlling the position from side mount.
Ufcowski jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bourne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ufcowski jr but great work by Bourne.
Bourne is looking to take a break and control but Ufcowski jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ufcowski jr keeping moving, preventing Bourne from controlling successfully.
Ufcowski jr working for a triangle but Bourne defends it easily.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control the position but Bourne postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pawel Ufcowski jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ufcowski jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bourne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ufcowski jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bourne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bourne wants it to stay on the feet.
Ufcowski jr throws a right hand that Bourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Bourne also avoids with ease.
Ufcowski jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ufcowski jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourne throws out the jab.
Bourne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ufcowski jr misses with a wild combination.
Bourne throws a jab when Ufcowski jr was well out of range.
Bourne throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ufcowski jr.
Bourne throws a hook but Ufcowski jr blocks it.
Ufcowski jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourne.
Ufcowski jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Ufcowski jr wants to clinch
and Ufcowski jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Bourne.
Bourne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Ufcowski jr misses.
Ufcowski jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bourne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bourne moves out of range as Ufcowski jr throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
Bourne 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.
Ufcowski jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ufcowski jr missing with a left hand there. Bourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ufcowski jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bourne avoids it really well and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Ufcowski jr blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ufcowski jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr loads up on a big right hand but Bourne slips the punch.
Bourne throws a big shot that misses.
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown but Bourne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jason Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ufcowski jr.
Bourne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ufcowski jr on the side of the head.
Bourne throws a shot from downtown. Ufcowski jr moves away and avoids it.
Ufcowski jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bourne!
Ufcowski jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ufcowski jr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bourne is now in Ufcowski jr's guard. A big mistake from Ufcowski jr there, giving up the dominant position!
Bourne postures up.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Bourne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Ufcowski jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bourne is aware though and is defending well.
Jason Bourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ufcowski jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ufcowski jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ufcowski jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ufcowski jr is looking to advance position but Bourne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ufcowski jr tries to hold on but Bourne pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ufcowski jr is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pawel Ufcowski jr.
I've got Ufcowski jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Post fight, Pawel Ufcowski jr stared into the camera and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sponsor Gilop Clothes and my Alliance for helping me win that tough battle. Thanks to my rival for stepping up and thanks everyone here cheering for me!'.
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