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MLC 74: Samoth vs Kasserman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bricks Hithouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muay Thai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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284 lbs
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BJJ White 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bricks Hithouse!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai moves to clinch but Hithouse breaks away
and Hithouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Hithouse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hithouse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hithouse lands a big uppercut and Thai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thai looks OK. Hithouse waves Thai back to his feet!
Hithouse misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
Hithouse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hithouse throws a pinpoint strike between Thai's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Thai crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hithouse scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bricks Hithouse!
Bricks Hithouse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vodka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Rodeo Song . Vlad Vodka 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Vodka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxing Bjj!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bjj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vodka shoots for a double leg takedown but Bjj sprawls well. He's pushed Vodka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vodka looks for a takedown but Bjj sprawls well.
Vodka gets a takedown into half guard.
Vodka lands with a punch from half guard.
Vodka is nestled in close to Bjj, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vodka lands strikes from half guard.
It looks like Boxing Bjj has been cut.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vodka connects with a nice short shot to Bjj's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vodka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The cut above Boxing Bjj's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vodka lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bjj! More strikes land and this one is all over! Vodka jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Vodka!
An out of breath Vlad Vodka 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Holcomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hoiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Holcomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Hoiles!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Hoiles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoiles looks to score with a jab to the body but Holcomb is just out of range.
Hoiles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoiles throws a lazy right hand but Holcomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoiles connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoiles misses the shot to the body.
Hoiles throws a head kick but Holcomb moves out of range.
Hoiles tries to land a front kick but Holcomb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holcomb feints a jab promting Hoiles to slip. Holcomb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoiles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hoiles throws the left hand but Holcomb avoids the punch easily.
Holcomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoiles.
Holcomb slips a straight right by Hoiles.
Hoiles takes a swing at Holcomb's ribcage but misses.
Hoiles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Harvey Holcomb has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoiles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Mike Hoiles has been cut.
Holcomb defending well as Hoiles loads up on a big left hand.
Holcomb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoiles works Holcomb's body with a nice hook.
Holcomb is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoiles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holcomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoiles.
Mike Hoiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoiles throws a good cross that connects.
Harvey Holcomb's cut is getting worse.
Hoiles lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoiles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holcomb looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hoiles lands a right hand from hell, dropping Holcomb. Hoiles pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hoiles!
Mike Hoiles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkland has chosen My Life Be Like- by GRITS as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland moves into the clinch.
Kirkland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow.
Kirkland lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kirkland.
Mann trying to stall but Kirkland improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
Mann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirkland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
It looks like Mark Mann has been cut.
Mann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mann is looking to control Kirkland's arms but Kirkland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mann has his back to the cage.
Kirkland breaks from the clinch.
Mann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirkland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirkland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mann moves forwards but Kirkland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirkland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mann lands with a cross.
It looks like Josh Kirkland has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Kirkland blocks the low kick.
Mann misses with a low kick as Kirkland jumps back.
Kirkland throws out a loose jab but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirkland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mann's hands.
Kirkland loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Kirkland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tries to work over Kirkland's front leg with a kick but Kirkland checks it.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirkland tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirkland to the ground. Kirkland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kirkland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirkland throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
Kirkland lands with a nice combination. Mann backs away looking to recover.
Mann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mann wants to clinch up but Kirkland keeps it at a distance.
Kirkland fails to land with a series of punches.
Mann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kirkland checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mann tries a low kick but Kirkland avoids it.
Kirkland scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mann dodges the punch combination from Kirkland.
A punch combination from Kirkland misses.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but Kirkland moves his leg out of the way.
Mann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kirkland to the mat! Kirkland manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann being controlled here momentarily.
Mann wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirkland wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirkland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirkland wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Kirkland blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann won't allow Kirkland to sweep him here.
Mann wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
Kirkland working a defensive guard here.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirkland has wrist control.
Mann is in close to Kirkland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirkland keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
Mann won't allow Kirkland to sweep him here.
Mann landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirkland controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirkland controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Kirkland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kirkland prevents Mann from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirkland 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.
Kirkland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Kirkland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Kirkland slips a jab from Mann.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirkland misses the target.
Mann tries to work over Kirkland's front leg with a kick but Kirkland checks it.
A jab from Kirkland misses.
Mann misses with the combination.
Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirkland throws out the jab.
Mann moves out of range as Kirkland strikes.
Kirkland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Josh Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann tried to score with a low kick but Kirkland checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Kirkland there.
A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target.
Mark Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirkland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann throws out a leg kick but Kirkland moves out of range and Mann only half commits.
Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Kirkland lands with a nice body punch.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirkland thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kirkland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirkland.
Mann staying out of range there.
Kirkland throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mann.
Josh Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirkland throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Kirkland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mann can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Mann cracks the inside of Kirkland's front leg.
Kirkland is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirkland was covering up waiting for the punch and Mann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kirkland's head.
Mann content to stall in guard here.
Kirkland tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirkland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kirkland is tightening it up a little... Mann has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mann reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mann taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kirkland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Josh Kirkland!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson's entrance music is Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. A fine choice. Marshall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton. Cruz Jefferson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Riley Marshall's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riley Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Jefferson.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Marshall.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marshall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jefferson scores with a kick to the body.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marshall checks it well.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Marshall scores with a four punch combination!
Jefferson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshall defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Marshall blocks the low kick.
Marshall cracks Jefferson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jefferson throws a push kick but Marshall slaps the foot to one side.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall looks to land a right hand but Jefferson moved out of range.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Marshall sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Marshall blocks the leg kick.
Jefferson throws a low kick, looking for Marshall's leg but Marshall calmly moves out of range.
Jefferson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jefferson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jefferson wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jefferson pulls his head out easily.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jefferson pulls his head out easily.
Jefferson trying to pass the guard but Marshall defending well.
Jefferson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Marshall gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jefferson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jefferson working for the choke.
Marshall trying to control the hands but Jefferson won't let him.
Jefferson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jefferson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to escape the position.
Jefferson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Marshall is rocked!
Jefferson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marshall.
Marshall is still in real trouble! Can Jefferson finish him?
Marshall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marshall seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can Marshall hold on?! Jefferson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Marshall preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marshall is defending well though. Jefferson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to break free.
Jefferson looking for the RNC.
Marshall trying to control the action but Jefferson just sinks the hooks in.
Jefferson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Marshall defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jefferson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Marshall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson doesn't have the hooks in and Marshall manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Jefferson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jefferson swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall.
Jefferson walks into a straight right hand from Marshall.
Marshall wants to clinch.
Riley Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall connects with a body shot that sends Jefferson's belly button to the back.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Jefferson moves away and avoids it.
Jefferson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marshall.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marshall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jefferson.
Marshall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jefferson takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick there by Jefferson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marshall lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Riley Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Marshall.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall fails to land with a series of punches.
Jefferson shoots in and drives through. Marshall sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Marshall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jefferson in his tracks.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marshall checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jefferson. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Jefferson thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Marshall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marshall misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Marshall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jefferson can pounce on him.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws out a leg kick but Marshall moves out of range and Jefferson only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall misses with a wild combination.
Jefferson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall's sensitive parts.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Marshall.
A combination from Marshall does no damage.
Marshall moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jefferson's head backwards.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshall 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.
Jefferson keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Riley Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jefferson can pounce on him.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Marshall swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Nice jab there from Jefferson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson throws a push kick but Marshall slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jefferson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jefferson clinches up against the cage.
Jefferson pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Marshall blocks with his arms.
Marshall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands an elbow that stopped Marshall in his tracks for a moment.
Marshall is stalling here.
Marshall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferson avoiding damage as Marshall throws knees to the body.
Jefferson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshall's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Marshall blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Jefferson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jeffersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marshall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jefferson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jefferson!
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marshall avoids it really well and circles away.
Jefferson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Marshall checks it.
Marshall throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Marshall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marshall but Marshall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch but Jefferson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Nice body punch from Marshall.
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferson.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jefferson takes one on the button.
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jefferson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall tries to clinch up.
Jefferson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jefferson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jefferson delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson clinches up against the cage.
Jefferson goes for a takedown attempt but Marshall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Marshall does no damage.
Jefferson thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Jefferson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jefferson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jefferson lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall seems unphased.
Jefferson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Jefferson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jefferson, right into the meat.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson has Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson just leaning against Marshall, taking a breather.
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall is defending well for now.
Marshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marshall takes a step back to recover.
Marshall punishes Jefferson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jefferson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jefferson seems to be working for a kimura but Marshall defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Jefferson sits in half guard.
Riley Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to control but Jefferson is keeping busy.
Jefferson uses his free foot to push down on Marshall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marshall.
Jefferson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marshall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marshall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jefferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marshall hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jefferson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jefferson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Jefferson!
In his post fight interview, Cruz Jefferson gave a big smile as he said 'That's how Jamaican relaxing style of MMA looks like, man! Thanks to all my peoples, my fans and my sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Calico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calico comes to the cage accompanied by Heat--J.U.I.C.E.. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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218 lbs
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215 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Calico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dee Jay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay scores with the left hand. Calico knows he should have avoided that one.
Calico lands the left hand.
It looks like Dee Jay has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calico.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calico moves away.
Calico moves away from the strike by Jay.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jay.
A solid body kick from Calico.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calico scores with a shot to the body.
Calico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Calico tries to clinch up.
Jay connects with a right hand. Calico shakes it off.
Calico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jay defends it nicely.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jay.
Calico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Calico counters with a right hand to the body.
Jay blocks a head kick by Calico.
Dee Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calico bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jay as he connects with a hook.
Jay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jay takes a swing at Calico's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay connects with a body shot.
Jay digs a good hook to Calico's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jay is able to avoid easily.
Calico avoids the body shot from Jay.
Calico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Jay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
so Calico counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Calico is looking to work some ground and pound but Jay has wrist control.
Jay working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Calico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay controlling the position.
Calico 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calico preventing the sweep.
Jay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calico working some strikes from top position.
Calico trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calico wants to pass the guard but Jay is keeping the position.
Calico trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Calico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dee Jay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calico finds it's way round the side to connect with Jay's head.
That kick from Calico tenderised Jay's leg. Jay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Calico is just out of range.
Jay lands a jab to Calico's midsection.
Good shot there by Jay.
Calico throws a leg kick but Jay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Calico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calico ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay Calico is winning the standup battle so far.
Calico looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Calico.
Calico slips a jab and a cross from Jay.
Calico throws a leg kick but Jay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calico misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Calico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jay.
Calico throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Jay counter with a right hand.
Jay misses the jab.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calico manages to avoid it.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
enabling Calico to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay takes one to the chin there.
Calico blocks a jab.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Calico is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calico jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay throws a series of punches but Calico avoids them all with ease.
Calico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crunch! Calico slams his shin into Jay's torso.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calico. Calico obviously looking to wear him down.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Calico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Calico.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Calico makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Calico closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calico works his foot free and advances to mount.
Calico in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Calico controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Calico.
Calico raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calico working the ground and pound effectively.
Jay is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Calico's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Calico!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Calico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Zack Fair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Fair!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a body punch but Fair moves out of range.
Creed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fair tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Creed is in Fair's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Creed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fair is keeping the position for now.
Fair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Creed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fair seems keen to control Creed's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fair looking for a guillotine here but Creed defends easily.
Creed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
Creed postures up and lands a big shot to Fair's brow.
Fair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creed chips away with some ground and pound.
Creed won't allow Fair to sweep him here.
Creed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Creed postures up.
Creed pushing down on Fair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Creed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fair has hold of Creed's hands but Creed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fair on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fair is looking to improve his position.
Creed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creed is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fair is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Creed!
A victorious Jake Creed 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Men at Work - Down Under. Nathan Corbett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Coach's chin.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 1 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Nathan Corbett!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbett fails with an attempt to clinch.
James Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbett slips a jab from Coach.
Coach tests Corbett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coach throws an off balance right hand
and Coach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coach feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corbett's calf.
Coach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Coach as he connects with a hook.
Corbett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corbett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coach staying out of range there.
Coach throws a leg kick
and Corbett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Corbett tries to stall but Coach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coach misses with a body punch.
Corbett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Coach.
Coach blocking some punches.
Coach wants to get back to striking at distance but Corbett won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coach as Corbett tries to tie him up.
Coach gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coach working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coach lands a nice short elbow.
Corbett is trying to get back to full guard.
Corbett is pressing down on Coach's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coach trying to control but Corbett is working from the bottom.
Corbett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corbett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coach is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach with a nice head shot there.
Corbett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coach trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coach looking to pass the guard.
Coach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corbett looking for a guillotine here but Coach defends easily.
Corbett is looking for a triangle but Coach pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
Coach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coach trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corbett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corbett is adopting a defensive guard.
Coach throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corbett keeping full guard, as Coach tries to pass.
Corbett tries to strike from the bottom.
Coach throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coach trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Coach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Corbett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corbett clinches with his opponent.
Coach has had enough of the clinch but Corbett keeps him there for the moment.
Corbett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Coach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coach wants a takedown but no success here.
Coach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coach throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Corbett fails to land.
Corbett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coach is keeping busy.
Coach tries a body shot but Corbett blocks it.
Coach manages to break the clinch.
Corbett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corbett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coach throws a right hand that misses
and Corbett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach throws a jab but it's blocked by Corbett.
Corbett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coach misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coach.
No luck for Coach with that takedown attempt.
Corbett misses the shot to the body.
Corbett blocks a head kick by Coach.
Coach throws out a loose jab but Corbett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corbett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coach somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Coach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corbett was well out of range. Poor timing from Coach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach misses with a looping left.
Corbett looks to land a right hand but Coach moved out of range.
Coach throws a leg kick but Corbett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coach digs a good hook to Corbett's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coach, as that shot connected.
Corbett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coach scores with the left hand. Corbett knows he should have avoided that one.
Corbett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coach throws out the jab.
Corbett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coach.
Coach connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Corbett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach throws a head kick but Corbett moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach fails with the takedown.
Coach has his takedown stuffed
and Corbett counters with a left and a right that stings Coach.
Corbett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corbett tries to clinch but Coach is having none of it.
Corbett throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick from Corbett lands but Coach takes it in his stride.
It looks like James Coach has been cut.
Nathan Corbett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coach works Corbett's body with a nice hook.
Coach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coach throws a head kick that Corbett semi-blocks.
Coach missing with a left hand there. Corbett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Coach misses the target.
Coach throws a jab when Corbett was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett throws a leg kick which misses Coach's front leg but catches the back leg as Coach tries to avoid it.
Corbett moves into the clinch.
Coach is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Corbett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corbett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corbett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coach is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coach misses with the head strike.
Corbett is trying to maintain a safe position but Coach gets an underhook and turns Corbett into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Coach fails to land.
Corbett avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coach throws a hook but Corbett blocks it.
Coach throws a body punch but Corbett moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Corbett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Coach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Corbett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corbett tries to clinch but Coach moves out of range.
Coach misses with a body shot.
Coach misses with a leg kick
and Corbett counters with an inside leg kick.
Coach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corbett closes the distance and clinches.
Corbett blocks an uppercut.
Coach has Corbett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Coach pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Corbett tumbling to the mat - Coach dives into Corbett's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corbett is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coach keeping moving, preventing Corbett from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Corbett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corbett wants to control from the top but Coach keeps moving.
Corbett is looking to work some ground and pound but Coach has wrist control.
James Coach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corbett is pushing down on Coach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coach is fighting to maintain full guard but Corbett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coach is staying active underneath Corbett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett is looking to advance position but Coach won't allow it.
Corbett is looking to take a break and control but Coach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coach is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Corbett jumps into side control!
Coach sneaks back into half guard.
Coach wants to get back to full guard.
Coach moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corbett trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corbett passes Coach's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coach tries to roll over but Corbett keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corbett defends it easily.
Corbett trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corbett pushing down on Coach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corbett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corbett's back!
Coach is landing with strikes. Corbett can't take much more of this.
Coach lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Corbett.
Coach gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corbett breaks Coach's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Corbett looking to sit in guard and control but Coach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Corbett is trying to keep Coach in close.
Coach trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corbett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coach's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coach keeping moving, preventing Corbett from controlling successfully.
Coach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathan Corbett.
I think Corbett 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nathan Corbett!
Nathan Corbett took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wisniewski comes to the cage accompanied by Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. 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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Wisniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chase Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisniewski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wisniewski lands a jab to Rollins's midsection.
Wisniewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wisniewski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wisniewski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollins.
Wisniewski tries to land a leg kick but Rollins saw it coming and moves away.
Wisniewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Wisniewski clinches up with Rollins and pushes him back against the cage.
Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisniewski.
Wisniewski throws an elbow but it misses.
Wisniewski lands with a light punch inside.
Wisniewski throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wisniewski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins'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.
Wisniewski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Wisniewski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisniewski.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wisniewski fails to land.
Rollins blocking some punches.
Wisniewski can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wisniewski misses with the head strike.
Wisniewski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wisniewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wisniewski tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Wisniewski scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisniewski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wisniewski up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rollins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wisniewski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wisniewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wisniewski connects with the punch.
Wisniewski blocks a jab.
Wisniewski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rollins's head backwards.
Rollins blocks a low kick nicely.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wisniewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
Pawel Wisniewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rollins throws a leg kick but Wisniewski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rollins walks into a jab.
Wisniewski avoids the head kick by Rollins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Wisniewski throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins slips a straight right by Wisniewski.
Wisniewski takes one to the side of the head.
Wisniewski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins.
Rollins staying out of range there.
Pawel Wisniewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wisniewski. Rollins shrugs it off though.
Rollins scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Wisniewski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wisniewski throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wisniewski misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Rollins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wisniewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Rollins avoids a wild elbow strike from Wisniewski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Wisniewski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wisniewski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wisniewski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wisniewski misses with the head strike.
Wisniewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski misses with a punch to the body.
Wisniewski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wisniewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wisniewski wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wisniewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rollins.
Wisniewski gets through Rollins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rollins tries to work over Wisniewski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rollins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Wisniewski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wisniewski swings widly with a right hand
and Rollins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wisniewski!
Wisniewski tries to hold on but Rollins postures up.
Wisniewski tries to reverse the position but Rollins maintains control.
Rollins scoring with strikes but Wisniewski is staying in there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rollins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wisniewski looks a forlorn figure.
Wisniewski can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins avoids the attempt from Wisniewski to control.
Rollins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rollins wants to finish this one by submission but Wisniewski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rollins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rollins lands with some strikes.
Wisniewski is trying to escape the mount.
Wisniewski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rollins trying to pass the guard but Wisniewski defending well.
Wisniewski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rollins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Wisniewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Wisniewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wisniewski is adopting a defensive guard.
Chase Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wisniewski wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment.
Wisniewski controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wisniewski is looking to sweep but instead, Rollins has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins slips a nice elbow through Wisniewski's hands, connecting with Wisniewski's forehead.
Wisniewski is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wisniewski is working hard here to advance position.
Wisniewski works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins trying to control but Wisniewski is working from the bottom.
Wisniewski pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
Wisniewski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins passes Wisniewski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wisniewski is concentrating on defense, preventing Rollins from advancing position.
Rollins is looking for a kimura but Wisniewski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rollins to get the leverage.
Wisniewski is looking to improve his position.
Rollins drops an elbow to the side of Wisniewski's head.
Rollins prevents Wisniewski from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wisniewski is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Wisniewski keeping hold of Rollins's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chase Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Rollins lands a nice shot to the body.
Wisniewski cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs.
Wisniewski tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wisniewski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Wisniewski down.
A bone on bone clash there as Rollins blocks the leg kick.
Wisniewski throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wisniewski scoring well with a low kick there.
Wisniewski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wisniewski tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick
and Rollins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Rollins.
Rollins throws a body punch but Wisniewski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rollins shoots in but Wisniewski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins thumps Wisniewski with a low kick.
Good exchange - Rollins coming out on top.
Wisniewski misses the jab.
Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wisniewski connects with an inside leg kick.
Wisniewski checks the leg kick.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick but Rollins checks it.
Wisniewski takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
Wisniewski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rollins counters with a good, hard body kick but Wisniewski shrugs it off.
Pawel Wisniewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Wisniewski throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters with a shoot takedown. Wisniewski fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins wants to control from the top but Wisniewski keeps moving.
Wisniewski is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins trying to control but Wisniewski is working from the bottom.
Wisniewski working a defensive guard here.
Wisniewski pulls Rollins in close to his closed guard and prevents Rollins from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pawel Wisniewski.
Wisniewski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rollins throws a leg kick but Wisniewski moved away.
A leg kick checked by Rollins.
Wisniewski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wisniewski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rollins is looking to slow Wisniewski down with leg kicks.
Wisniewski scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins lands a jab to Wisniewski's midsection.
Wisniewski misses with an uppercut.
Wisniewski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wisniewski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins.
Wisniewski misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins counters with a low kick, right behind Wisniewski 's knee.
Wisniewski tries to clinch up.
Wisniewski lands with a nice body punch.
Rollins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rollins lands with a good body shot.
Wisniewski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wisniewski tries to land a body kick
and Rollins counters with a stiff right hand.
Rollins lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisniewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wisniewski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollins throws a leg kick which misses Wisniewski's front leg but catches the back leg as Wisniewski tries to avoid it.
Wisniewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollins slips under a jab.
Rollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rollins scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot lands for Wisniewski.
Wisniewski slips under a jab from Rollins.
Rollins tries to bum rush Wisniewski with a series of wild strikes but Wisniewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wisniewski tries to land a leg kick but Rollins saw it coming and moves away.
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 Pawel Wisniewski.
I think Wisniewski 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Wisniewski!
Post fight, Pawel Wisniewski took to the microphone: 'Thanks to my Alliance and all the people supporting me ! Pozdrawiam oglądających galę Polaków ! Polska ! Polska !'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Samoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasquale Kasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samoth's entrance music is Judas Priest - Painkiller. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Samoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasquale Kasserman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasserman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kasserman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasserman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasserman clinches with his opponent.
Samoth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kasserman fails to land.
Kasserman misses with some punches.
Samoth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kasserman or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samoth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasserman.
Kasserman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasserman has a couple of punches blocked by Samoth.
Samoth jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasserman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasserman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samoth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kasserman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kassermanis looking to pass into half guard but Samoth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Samoth is in guard.
Kasserman wants to get back to his feet but Samoth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samoth postures up and lands a big shot to Kasserman's brow.
Kasserman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth landing with the ground and pound.
Kasserman wants to stand up but Samoth is controlling him.
Samoth connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samoth throwing strikes from guard but Kasserman blocks nicely.
Kasserman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samoth.
Samoth pushing down on Kasserman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kasserman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Samoth manages to mount him!
Kasserman tries to lock up and control but Samoth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kasserman is in a horrible position here. Samoth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Samoth with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Pasquale Kasserman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samoth lands a heavy elbow.
Samoth controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoth wants to control the pace but Kasserman is squirming around nicely.
Samoth postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kasserman badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Samoth around the waist but Samoth pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Samoth is the winner by TKO! Samoth jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Samoth!
A relieved looking Mikael Samoth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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