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MLC 71: Piano vs Raybould PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ruckus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Crawford (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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ruckus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruckus keeps Crawford at a distance using the push kick.
Crawford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruckus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruckus clinches.
Crawford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruckus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruckus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruckus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford scores with a one two! Ruckus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Johnny Ruckus has been cut.
Crawford throws a right hand that Ruckus ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruckus also avoids with ease.
Crawford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crawford is rocked!
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruckus finish him?
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawford seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawford closes the distance and clinches up with Ruckus, looking for a takedown. Crawford pushes Ruckus against the cage but Ruckus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rex Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruckus scores with a leg kick.
Crawford looks gassed!
Ruckus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruckus.
Crawford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crawford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ruckus lands a big head kick that sends Crawford tumbling to the mat! Ruckus takes a step backwards and waves Crawford back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruckus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruckus breaks from the clinch.
Ruckus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruckus feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Crawford collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Ruckus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Indechops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indechops comes to the cage accompanied by Pinch Me. Andre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cant say no 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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195 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buster Indechops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Andre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indechops shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Andre wants to control but Indechops is keeping busy.
Indechops working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andre is looking for a sweep. Indechops is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Indechops prevents Andre from standing back up.
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.
Indechops works his way into full mount!
Indechops looking to control but Andre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Indechops lands a heavy elbow.
Indechops 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.
Andre is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Indechops putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andre wants to hold on but Indechops pushes him away.
Indechops landing shots from mount.
Andre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Andre wants to control but Indechops is having none of it.
The referee warns Andre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Indechops has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Andre's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Indechops landing strikes from the mount.
Indechops landing shots from mount.
Andre is rocked!
Indechops is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andre can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andre is still in real trouble! Can Indechops finish him?
Indechops postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Andre out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Indechops goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buster Indechops!
In his post fight interview, Buster Indechops started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Hollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollins comes into the arena with Hulk Smash blaring out of the sound system. John Bunting is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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297 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Hollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bunting!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Bunting finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunting, as that shot connected.
Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunting. That's going to slow Hollins down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunting lands a jab to Hollins's midsection.
Hollins is breathing heavily.
Bunting shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bunting in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunting thows a huge punch but Hollins dodges it nicely.
Hollins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bunting missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunting missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunting winds up and cracks Hollins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bunting drops an elbow to the side of Hollins's head.
Hollins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hollins tries to get out of the position.
Hollins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bunting misses with a head shot. Hollins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hollins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunting on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunting works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bunting missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunting wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollins keeps working.
Hollins has hold of Bunting's hands but Bunting slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting winds up and cracks Hollins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hollins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bunting.
Bunting postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunting sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hollins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunting seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hollins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunting.
Bunting not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting wants to take a breather but Hollins is having none of it.
Hollins is positioning himself well to prevent Bunting advancing to mount.
Hollins won't allow Bunting to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good leg kick by Bunting there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunting sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Hollins to the ground! Bunting dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Dominic Hollins has been cut.
Bunting looking to ground and pound but Hollins is blocking nicely.
Bunting with shots to the head and body - Hollins looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bunting dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Hollins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hollins gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Bunting!
John Bunting 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Salim Al Mansur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mansur comes into the arena with The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
7 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiu Jitsu moves out of range as Al Mansur strikes.
Al Mansur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Mansur scores with a decent looking hook.
Jiu Jitsu scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Mansur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiu Jitsu.
Al Mansur misses with a leg kick.
Al Mansur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Mansur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiu Jitsu moves away.
Jiu Jitsu dives in and grabs Al Mansur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Mansur pushes down on Jiu Jitsu's head and hops out.
Al Mansur thumps Jiu Jitsu with a low kick.
Al Mansur slips a straight right by Jiu Jitsu.
Al Mansur tries to work over Jiu Jitsu's front leg with a kick but Jiu Jitsu checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jiu Jitsu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jiu Jitsu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Mansur looks for the body kick but Jiu Jitsu saw that one coming.
Jiu Jitsu staying out of range there.
Al Mansur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiu Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jiu Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Mansur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jiu Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salim Al Mansur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Jiu Jitsu.
Al Mansur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiu Jitsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Mansur misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mansur tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Jiu Jitsu.
Al Mansur scores with a leg kick.
Al Mansur tries a low kick but Jiu Jitsu avoids it.
Jiu Jitsu throws a hook but Al Mansur blocks it.
Al Mansur misses with a body shot.
Al Mansur 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.
Al Mansur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Mansur moves away from the strike by Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Mansur looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiu Jitsu is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a right hand
and Al Mansur counters with a body kick.
Al Mansur throws a push kick but Jiu Jitsu slaps the foot to one side.
Salim Al Mansur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiu Jitsu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al Mansur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jiu Jitsu moves out of range of the body kick from Al Mansur.
Al Mansur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Mansur.
Al Mansur is looking to score with low kicks.
Jiu Jitsu throws the left hand but Al Mansur avoids the punch easily.
Jiu Jitsu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salim Al Mansur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Mansur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Jiu Jitsu as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jiu Jitsu blocks the leg kick.
Jiu Jitsu scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiu Jitsu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiu Jitsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jiu Jitsu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Mansur tries to score with a low kick but Jiu Jitsu moves his leg out of the way.
Jiu Jitsu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jiu Jitsu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Mansur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salim Al Mansur 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.
Al Mansur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Mansur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiu Jitsu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Mansur lands a leg kick that knocks Jiu Jitsu off balance momentarily.
Al Mansur stuffs the takedown.
Jiu Jitsu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Al Mansur - just one landing.
Al Mansur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Mansur.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Mansur.
Jiu Jitsu closes the distance and clinches up with Al Mansur, looking for a takedown. Jiu Jitsu pushes Al Mansur against the cage but Al Mansur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Al Mansur.
Al Mansur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jiu Jitsu blocks the leg kick.
Al Mansur stuffs the takedown.
Salim Al Mansur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Jiu Jitsu.
A head kick by Al Mansur misses
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiu Jitsu connects with a looping right hand.
Jiu Jitsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Mansur is just out of range.
Jiu Jitsu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Al Mansur is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu missing with a left hand there. Al Mansur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salim Al Mansur is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiu Jitsu throws out a powerful jab.
Jiu Jitsu 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.
Jiu Jitsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Mansur is just out of range.
Al Mansur throws a leg kick
enabling Jiu Jitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mansur misses with a body kick.
Jiu Jitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Mansur lands with a right hand.
Al Mansur misses with a straight right.
Al Mansur ducks under a wild hook from Jiu Jitsu.
Good standup being displayed there by Jiu Jitsu as he connects with a hook.
Al Mansur throws out a leg kick but Jiu Jitsu moves out of range and Al Mansur only half commits.
Jiu Jitsu throws a jab when Al Mansur was well out of range.
Jiu Jitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Mansur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jiu Jitsu blocks a leg kick.
Jiu Jitsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Mansur.
Jiu Jitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Mansur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Mansur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Mansur throws out a leg kick but Jiu Jitsu moves out of range and Al Mansur only half commits.
Al Mansur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Mansur throws a leg kick but Jiu Jitsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mansur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Mansur walks into a jab.
Jiu Jitsu throws a looping overhand right but Al Mansur ducks down to avoid it.
Jiu Jitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiu Jitsu connects with a jab.
Jiu Jitsu 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.
Jiu Jitsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Mansur throws a head kick but Jiu Jitsu moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jiu Jitsu checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Mansur, right into the meat.
Jiu Jitsu moves away from the strike by Al Mansur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salim Al Mansur dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Mansur.
Al Mansur tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Mansur misses with a wild combination.
Jiu Jitsu dips to his left and cracks Al Mansur with an uppercut!
Jiu Jitsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiu Jitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Mansur's waist but Al Mansur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jiu Jitsu off to one side.
Jiu Jitsu looks to throw the jab but Al Mansur is out of range.
Jiu Jitsu blocks the body kick.
Jiu Jitsu checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mansur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jiu Jitsu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Mansur tries to avoid it but Jiu Jitsu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Mansur to the ground. Al Mansur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Mansur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a looping left.
Al Mansur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jiu Jitsu is out of range and Al Mansur settles back down.
Jiu Jitsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Mansur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Mansur throws a body kick that misses.
Jiu Jitsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jiu Jitsu lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Mansur as he jumps to the side.
Salim Al Mansur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu checks a leg kick.
Al Mansur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiu Jitsu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Mansur slips a jab from Jiu Jitsu.
Al Mansur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a looping left.
Al Mansur scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiu Jitsu scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Jiu Jitsu misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mansur wants to slow Jiu Jitsu down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Mansur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Mansur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jiu Jitsu.
A clash of legs there as Jiu Jitsu blocks the low kick.
Jiu Jitsu checks a low kick from Al Mansur.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a hook. Al Mansur ducked under it nicely.
Jiu Jitsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Mansur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiu Jitsu.
Al Mansur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mr Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salim Al Mansur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mansur throws a solid leg kick but Jiu Jitsu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Mansur.
Al Mansur throws a body punch but Jiu Jitsu moves out of range.
That kick from Al Mansur tenderised Jiu Jitsu's leg. Jiu Jitsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Jiu Jitsu blocks the low kick.
Al Mansur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Mansur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Mansur misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiu Jitsu checks the leg kick.
Al Mansur throws out a leg kick but Jiu Jitsu moves out of range and Al Mansur only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salim Al Mansur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Mansur 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salim Al Mansur!
After the big win, Salim Al Mansur made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Valentine 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason McNeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNeil looking to score a takedown here. Valentine is defending well but McNeil drives through and ends up in Valentine's guard.
McNeil postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.
McNeil wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing McNeil from controlling successfully.
McNeil might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McNeil controls from within his opponent's guard.
McNeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNeil wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
McNeil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Jason McNeil wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McNeil manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valentine on his heels. He'll look to pass Valentine's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNeil has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Valentine to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McNeil is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Valentine pulls down on the head and he's put McNeil to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vincent Valentine!
Vincent Valentine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cockburner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nero Remix - Feel So Close kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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184 lbs
4 - 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 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Miller!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Cockburner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller takes a swing at Cockburner's ribcage but misses.
Cockburner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Cockburner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Cockburner is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller won't allow Cockburner to pass to mount.
Cockburner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cockburner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cockburner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Cockburner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cockburner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockburner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller wants to control but Cockburner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Cockburner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller kicks Cockburner off and gets back to his feet.
Cockburner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Cockburner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cockburner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cockburner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cockburner trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockburner tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Cockburner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cockburner won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cockburner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller moves into full mount! Cockburner won't be happy about that!
Cockburner tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Cockburner manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Cockburner, under a barage of strikes from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cockburner is trying to get back to full guard.
Cockburner is trying to control but can't.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cockburner defends it well.
Miller is thwarting Cockburner's attempts to control the position.
Miller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cockburner turns into him and now he's in Miller's guard.
Miller wants to stand up but Cockburner is controlling him.
Cockburner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cockburner wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 Harry Cockburner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miller throws a right and a left that Cockburner avoids nicely.
A big right from Cockburner misses.
Cockburner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Cockburner trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockburner wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Cockburner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller wants to stand but Cockburner is controlling the position.
Cockburner trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockburner has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cockburner's guard.
Miller lying in Cockburner's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cockburner decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Miller taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Cockburner!
A relieved looking Harry Cockburner 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Moliser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laibon comes to the cage accompanied by Kamikaze Kush- Warcry. Moliser is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Plumbo - Mřkkamann. Steve Moliser has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tembo Laibon's chin.
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7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tembo Laibon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Moliser!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moliser shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laibon as he avoids it easily.
Laibon closes the distance and pushes Moliser back into the cage.
Laibon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laibon misses with a wild combination.
Laibon connects with a body shot.
Moliser has his takedown stuffed
and Laibon counters with a nice body shot.
Jab from Laibon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laibon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moliser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tembo Laibon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Moliser.
Laibon lands with a nice body punch.
Moliser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laibon is fending him off so far but Moliser persists. Nope, Laibon circles away and we're back to standing.
Moliser looks gassed!
Moliser has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laibon finds it's way round the side to connect with Moliser's head.
It looks like Steve Moliser has been cut.
Moliser on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laibon.
Moliser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laibon. Laibon obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laibon lands a head kick!
Moliser fails with a takedown attempt.
Laibon throws a head kick that Moliser semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Laibon! Moliser is out on his feet! Laibon rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Moliser is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Moliser is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tembo Laibon!
A relieved looking Tembo Laibon 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Valentine's choice of entrance music: I Buy the Drugs. 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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24
184 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gundy.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Gundy tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Gundy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Van Gundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine lands with a straight right. Van Gundy didn't see that one coming.
Valentine 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.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valentine lands a nice hook to Van Gundy's body. Van Gundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Gundy slips under a jab from Valentine.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gundy manages to avoid it.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Van Gundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Gundy off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
Stan Van Gundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Gundy jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Gundy fakes the leg kick and cracks Valentine in the body.
Valentine lands a jab.
Van Gundy looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine misses with a body punch
and Van Gundy counters with a big head kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valentine motions for Van Gundy to come forward. Valentine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Van Gundy's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Valentine lands a lovely overhand right.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
A big right from Valentine misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
Van Gundy is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Van Gundy scores with a nice body kick.
Valentine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Gundy checks a low kick from Valentine.
Van Gundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy is looking to clinch.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body
and Van Gundy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid body kick from Van Gundy.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Stan Van Gundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Valentine.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Van Gundy.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gundy.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gundy.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Van Gundy misses with a hook.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Gundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dick Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gundy misses with a kick to the body.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gundy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gundy moves away.
Van Gundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Gundy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valentine scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gundy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Van Gundy 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.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Gundy.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Van Gundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Gundy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Gundy lands with a kick to the temple. Valentine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Gundy throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Van Gundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Gundy connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Gundy defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gundy swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Gundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
Van Gundy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Valentine takes a swing at Van Gundy's ribcage but misses.
Valentine misses with the combination.
Valentine tries to land a front kick but Van Gundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Gundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gundy.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Van Gundy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentine throws the left hand but Van Gundy avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Van Gundy.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valentine digs a good hook to Van Gundy's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine wants to slow Van Gundy down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gundy misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Valentine misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gundy moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a combination
and Van Gundy counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Valentine misses.
Van Gundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Van Gundy ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Van Gundy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Gundy.
Valentine wants to land a leg kick but Van Gundy is out of range.
Van Gundy checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gundy is just out of range.
Van Gundy blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Van Gundy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gundy misses with a kick to the body.
Valentine throws a body punch but Van Gundy moves out of range.
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Van Gundy slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Gundy throws a shot to the body.
Van Gundy is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Van Gundy lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Van Gundy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Van Gundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valentine throws a leg kick
enabling Van Gundy to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Gundy misses with a body kick.
Van Gundy digs a good body shot into Valentine's ribs.
Van Gundy throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Van Gundy avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Van Gundy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Van Gundy moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Gundy doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Gundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Gundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
Van Gundy thuds his shin into the meat of Valentine's side.
Valentine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Gundy counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Gundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Gundy.
A solid body kick from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gundy misses with a straight right.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy lands a big head kick that sends Valentine tumbling to the mat! Van Gundy takes a step backwards and waves Valentine back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Valentine is rocked!
Van Gundy cracks Valentine with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Valentine falls to his knees and Van Gundy doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Van Gundy!
A relieved looking Stan Van Gundy 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's entrance music is Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan . A fine choice. Johnson has chosen Will T. Bear - For a Few Dollars More as his entrance music. Tucker Thomas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Johnson's chin.
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179 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Thomas catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Thomas wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Thomas points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Johnson wakes up just in time to hear Thomas thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tucker Thomas!
Tucker Thomas retains his welterweight title!
Tucker Thomas very nearly forgot to thank - Elite Fighter© + Laundry 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Piano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kevin Raybould was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
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273 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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Piano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raybould throws an overhand right that lands on Piano's shoulder, as Piano tries to avoid the shot.
Don Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano defending well as Raybould loads up on a big left hand.
Raybould fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piano manages to avoid it.
Raybould takes a swing at Piano's ribcage but misses.
Raybould rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Piano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raybould was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano.
Raybould darts in trying to clinch
and Piano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raybould.
Piano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Piano has picked Raybould up - he's going for a ride! Piano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Piano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Piano there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Piano goes for an armbar but Raybould turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Raybould.
Piano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Piano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Piano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Raybould takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raybould misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piano.
Kevin Raybould is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raybould ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piano moves away.
Raybould dodges the punch combination from Piano.
No luck for Piano with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
Piano throws a hook but Raybould avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Piano, pushing him back against the cage.
Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Don Piano has been cut.
Piano wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Piano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raybould tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raybould backwards.
Raybould lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raybould tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Piano blocks a body shot from Raybould.
Raybould stalling in the clinch but Piano improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raybould tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piano tries to break free but Raybould pushes him back against the cage.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Raybould has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raybould avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raybould effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raybould tries to work over Piano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Raybould can't fight it off and eventually Piano manages to take the fight to the floor. Raybould looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Piano trying to control the position from guard on top but Raybould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piano drops back looking for a leg! Raybould is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raybould manages to kick Piano off! Piano jumps back into Raybould's guard.
Raybould really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piano trying to control but Raybould is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Piano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Piano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raybould misses with an uppercut.
Raybould tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Raybould.
Raybould tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Raybould.
Raybould uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piano.
Piano fails with the takedown.
Piano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Raybould tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Piano is in Raybould's guard.
Raybould wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Raybould utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raybould keeping full guard, as Piano tries to pass.
Piano is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Piano won't allow Raybould to sweep him here.
Piano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piano content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raybould can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raybould has Piano pulled in close to control his posture.
Piano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raybould is keeping the position for now.
Kevin Raybould has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Piano throws a poor cross that misses
and Raybould counters with a head kick that drops Piano to the mat! Piano scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Piano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Piano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould thows a body shot but no joy.
Piano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Piano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raybould drops Piano with a big left hand! Piano is injured, injured bad! Raybould jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Raybould!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Raybould waved his t-shirt featuring SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI's logo in front of the cameras.
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