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MLC 77: Prime vs Carlton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerious Blakk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akmed Yalaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerious Blakk 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cerious Blakk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akmed Yalaa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blakk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blakk lands a left and a right that send Yalaa crashing to the mat, dazed. Blakk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Akmed Yalaa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blakk misses with a wild combination.
Yalaa misses with a combination
and Blakk counters with an outside leg kick.
OH! Yalaa has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Blakk smells blood and charges in for the finish! Blakk unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Yalaa sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cerious Blakk!
A less than humble Cerious Blakk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Thug will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Thug!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thug walks into a jab.
Andy Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thug is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hammer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thug has left one of his arms exposed and Hammer doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Thug screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Hammer!
In his post fight interview, Andy Hammer 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bearach Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Druff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mother *uckers. Cunningham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scotland the Brave and the Green Hills of Tyrol. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bearach Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Druff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Druff closes the distance and clinches up with Cunningham, looking for a takedown. Druff pushes Cunningham against the cage but Cunningham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Cunningham's corner calls for a 1-2. Cunningham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Druff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cunningham under the eye.
Druff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Druff misses its intended target.
Druff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunningham circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Druff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham jabs Druff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Druff.
A punch lands to the side of Druff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham moves out of range as Druff strikes.
Druff throws out a loose jab but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cunningham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot lands for Cunningham.
Cunningham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Druff moves away.
Cunningham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Cunningham throws an overhand right that lands on Druff's shoulder, as Druff tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Druff misses
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Druff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Druff there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Cunningham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cunningham.
Cunningham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Druff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cunningham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cunningham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Druff is rocked!
Druff can't keep his opponent in guard - Cunningham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cunningham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Druff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Druff actively working from the bottom here.
Druff seems to have got his legs back now.
Druff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throwing strikes from guard but Druff blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cunningham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Druff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Druff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cunningham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cunningham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cunningham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cunningham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Druff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cunningham defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cunningham is sitting in close to Druff's body. Druff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cunningham is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cunningham is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Druff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan Druff!
Dan Druff 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Shears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ballinger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Scottish Soldier by Andy Stewart. Shears is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Ballinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Billy Shears!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shears blocks a head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger slips a jab from Shears.
Ryan Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shears misses with an uppercut. Ballinger saw that one coming.
Ballinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shears manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Shears swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shears walks into a straight right hand from Ballinger.
Shears tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballinger swivels and escapes.
Shears slips under a jab.
Ballinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Ballinger misses.
Ballinger throws a lazy head kick
and Shears counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shears uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballinger.
Shears gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shears has a takedown stuffed.
Ballinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballinger misses with a straight right.
Ballinger wants to clinch.
Ballinger just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ballinger.
Shears avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shears scores with a three punch combo!
Shears cracks Ballinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Shears takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shears connects with a body shot.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Shears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ballinger scores with a head kick. Shears tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shears misses with a hook. Ballinger ducked under it nicely.
Ballinger motions for Shears to come forward. Ballinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shears connects with a nice looking jab.
Shears fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Ballinger.
Shears is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger dodges the punch combination from Shears.
Shears throws a right and a left that Ballinger avoids nicely.
Shears 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.
Shears with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ballinger to score with a decent uppercut.
Shears moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballinger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ryan Ballinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shears throws out a powerful jab.
Shears fails with the takedown.
Ryan Ballinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Shears.
Ballinger misses with a body kick.
A big right from Shears misses.
Ballinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballinger tries to move into range but Shears moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ballinger lands with a nice body punch.
Shears misses with a wild body shot.
Ballinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballinger lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shears misses its intended target.
Ballinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shears throws a hook to the side of Ballinger's head but Ballinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shears misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballinger.
Shears misses with a hook.
Ballinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shears.
Ballinger dodges the punch combination from Shears.
Ballinger loads up on a big right hand but Shears slips the punch.
Ballinger throws a head kick that Shears semi-blocks.
Ballinger lands a nice shot that snaps Shears's head back.
Ballinger connects with a looping right hand.
Ballinger rushes Shears and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Shears.
Shears is trying to break free.
Ballinger misses with a knee strike.
Shears blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears looking to slow down the pace here.
Ballinger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shears's defenses.
Shears wants to take the fight to the mat but Ballinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shears wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ballinger misses with a knee to the head.
Ballinger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shears working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ballinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shears doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger slips a jab from Shears.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Shears is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Ballinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Shears swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shears scores with a shot to the body.
Ballinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ballinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ballinger connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballinger.
Ballinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shears looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballinger is fending him off so far but Shears persists. Nope, Ballinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shears throws a series of punches but Ballinger moves out of range.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Shears moves forwards but Ballinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shears takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Shears lands a nice hook to Ballinger's body. Ballinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shears ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shears scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shears bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ryan Ballinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Ballinger lands but Shears takes it in his stride.
Ballinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Shears.
Shears shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ballinger as he jumps to the side.
Shears is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ballinger is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shears.
Ballinger ducks under a wild hook from Shears.
Ballinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shears counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shears throws out a loose jab but Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballinger cracks Shears with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shears takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shears keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballinger.
Ballinger wants to clinch but Shears slips to the side
and Shears counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shears takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shears looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shears misses with a wild body shot.
Ballinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Ballinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shears shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ballinger sprawls well. Ballinger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shears gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Ballinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Shears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shears shoots in for a takedown but Ballinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shears looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shears throws a right hand that Ballinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballinger also avoids with ease.
Shears tries to bum rush Ballinger with a series of wild strikes but Ballinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shears is breathing heavily.
Shears fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballinger manages to avoid it.
Ballinger catches Shears with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shears misses with a wild combination.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Shears moves out of range.
Ballinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Shears misses the shot to the body.
Ballinger walks into a left hand.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballinger misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shears.
Ballinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Ballinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballinger misses with an elbow strike.
Shears throws a head punch that misses.
Shears is stalling here.
Ballinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shears up against the cage.
Shears lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shears has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ballinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shears.
Ballinger scores with a knee to the head.
Shears on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shears digs a right hand underneath Ballinger's ribcage. Ballinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger stalling in the clinch but Shears improves position.
Shears has clasped his hands together around Ballinger's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shears wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ballinger, who protects the arm well.
Ballinger is looking to regain half guard here but Shears keeps moving and retains side control.
Ballinger is not content to let Shears control the position.
Shears tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shears has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shears working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shears tries for a kimura but Ballinger is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Ballinger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shears paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shears throws a shot from downtown. Ballinger moves away and avoids it.
Ballinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Shears moves out of range easily.
Shears bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ballinger's head.
A combination from Shears does no damage.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Shears coming out on top.
Ballinger misses with a low kick as Shears jumps back.
Shears tests Ballinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Shears takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Shears moves out of range.
Ballinger walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears scores a takedown into full mount!
Ballinger has given up his back. Will we see Shears going for some submissions?
Shears looking to break Ballinger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ballinger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shears will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ballinger is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shears working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I really don't envy Ballinger right now.
Shears working for the choke.
Ballinger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shears has the hooks in. Ballinger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shears is looking for the choke from the back position but Ballinger is controlling his hands well.
Shears loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ballinger hold on?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shears has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ballinger has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shears has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ballinger trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Ballinger right now.
Shears patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ballinger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Billy Shears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger tries to roll over but Shears keeps him under control.
Shears not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ballinger is not content to let Shears control the position.
Shears looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ballinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballinger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shears's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shears's back!
Ballinger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ballinger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shears showing good submission defense here.
Ballinger working for a choke but Shears is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears trying to control the position but Ballinger manages to sink in the hooks.
Shears fending off the submission attempt from Ballinger.
Shears turns into Ballinger and is now in his guard.
Ryan Ballinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shears trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shears is pushing down on Ballinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Shears has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shears works his way into full mount!
Ballinger is controlling an arm, preventing Shears from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Shears comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ballinger 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 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Ride on Technology as his entrance music. 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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187 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tests Killjoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Killjoy. Killjoy maintains the clinch.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Killjoy.
Killjoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Killjoy controls his hands.
Killjoy pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killjoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Killjoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killjoy lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Killjoy lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kevin Lee has been cut.
Killjoy scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Killjoy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Killjoy.
Killjoy lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killjoy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Killjoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killjoy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killjoy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Killjoy controls the action.
A short left from Killjoy.
Killjoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killjoy as Lee tries to tie him up.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Killjoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee taking a breather.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killjoy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killjoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Killjoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killjoy lands an uppercut.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Killjoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it misses.
Killjoy lands a nice uppercut.
Lee is rocked!
Killjoy dips a shoulder and cracks Lee with a mighty uppercut! Lee falls back against the cage and Killjoy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lee is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Killjoy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Killjoy!
After winning the bout, Kevin Killjoy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Will T. Bear - For a Few Dollars More. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bomba's choice of entrance music: Dreadlock Holiday. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
179 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grzegorz Bomba!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bomba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomba.
Johnson throws a body punch but Bomba moves out of range.
Bomba tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bomba misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bomba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bomba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomba avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Bomba.
Bomba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Bomba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bomba moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bomba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Bomba is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Bomba.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Bomba's ribs.
Bomba misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomba is just out of range.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Bomba's ribs.
Bomba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bomba to the mat! Bomba manages to get full 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 wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bomba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson wants to control but Bomba is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson trying to control the action but Bomba is working from the bottom.
Bomba is being controlled here.
Bomba prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control but Bomba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bomba can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control but Bomba is having none of it.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bomba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Grzegorz Bomba has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Bomba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Bomba defending well.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bomba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomba trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Bomba is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Bomba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bomba tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Bomba misses.
Bomba swinging wildly here.
Bomba slips under a jab.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson is looking to wear down Bomba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Bomba.
A combination from Bomba does no damage.
Bomba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bomba staying out of range there.
Grzegorz Bomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bomba's hands.
Bomba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Bomba misses.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bomba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Bomba saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Grzegorz Bomba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bomba won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Bomba avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to finish Bomba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bomba!
Bomba squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bomba?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Bomba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bomba tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bomba hang on?
Bomba can't escape the position.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bomba is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Luke Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson trying to control but Bomba is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Bomba recovers full guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bomba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Bomba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bomba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bomba misses with a two punch combination.
Grzegorz Bomba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bomba throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bomba. That one must have hurt.
Johnson checks a low kick from Bomba.
Bomba slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson swings for the body but Bomba moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Bomba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bomba was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is pushing down on Bomba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bomba is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bomba is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bomba defending well though.
Bomba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bomba is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bomba is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Bomba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bomba.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson tries to control but Bomba wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson working Bomba over with strikes here.
Johnson punching from mount but Bomba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bomba tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson trying to control but Bomba is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson breaks from Bomba's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Bomba is rocked!
Johnson cracks Bomba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bomba is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Johnson! Bomba is hurt baaadly! Johnson is firing away with more strikes - Bomba is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Johnson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Johnson made sure he mentioned STEEL PENN'S - STEEL TERROR: Video Proven 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar comes into the arena with That Punjabi Jay-Z song blaring out of the sound system. McGillicutty has chosen Kiss My Irish Ass as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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| 171 cm
26
159 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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21
140 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar checks a leg kick nicely.
McGillicutty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muakbar throws out the jab.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGillicutty is just out of range.
Muakbar thows a body shot but no joy.
Muakbar checks a low kick from McGillicutty.
Muakbar scores with a takedown into McGillicutty's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Muakbar is looking to work some ground and pound but McGillicutty has wrist control.
Muakbar trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
Muakbar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGillicutty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGillicutty keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Muakbar throws a strike but McGillicutty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty is looking to stand up but Muakbar won't let him.
Muakbar wants to sweep here but McGillicutty controlling him for the moment.
Muakbar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Muakbar raining down shots from the mount!
McGillicutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar lands a heavy elbow.
Muakbar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Muakbar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muakbar thowing shots but they're missing.
Muakbar thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGillicutty is rocked!
Muakbar postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McGillicutty bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Muakbar and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!
Haji Muakbar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Suraski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Want It All. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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35
270 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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280 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Suraski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suraski misses with a takedown attempt
and Clayton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clayton throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Suraski misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Clayton.
Clayton rushes Suraski and presses him up against the cage.
Clayton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Suraski up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clayton lands a nice shot to the body.
Suraski is breathing heavily.
Clayton working Suraski over with knees to the body.
A short right from Clayton.
Clayton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clayton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clayton keeps control of Suraski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clayton has Suraski pressed against the cage.
Clayton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suraski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suraski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clayton prevents Suraski from breaking the clinch.
Suraski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clayton is pushing Suraski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clayton.
Clayton lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clayton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clayton lands with a light punch inside.
Clayton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clayton lands a nice knee to the body.
Clayton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clayton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ethan Clayton.
Clayton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clayton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clayton leaves Suraski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suraski throws a right hand that Clayton ducks under and follows up with a left that Clayton also avoids with ease.
Clayton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clayton lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clayton.
Suraski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clayton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clayton wants to control from the top but Suraski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton landing with the ground and pound.
Clayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clayton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clayton stops Suraski from standing up.
Clayton preventing the sweep.
Clayton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Clayton from controlling successfully.
Clayton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clayton chips away with some ground and pound.
Clayton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Clayton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clayton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton passes to side control.
Clayton trying to control the position but Suraski is working away.
Clayton landing strikes.
Suraski taking a bit of punishment here - Clayton scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Clayton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suraski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Suraski is rocked!
Clayton lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Suraski! Clayton senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Suraski out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ethan Clayton!
Ethan Clayton took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Everyone can be beaten. Question is: how many times can you afford to lose?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton comes into the arena with Samael - Baphomets Throne blaring out of the sound system. Prime has chosen Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Carlton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prime.
Carlton tries to clinch up but Prime circles away and keeps his distance.
Prime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prime scores with a nice head shot.
Prime on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carlton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Carlton's head but Carlton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlton looks to land a combination. Prime sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlton scores with a nice head shot.
Carlton scores with a jab to the head.
Carlton misses with an uppercut.
Prime looks to land a combination but Carlton avoids it well.
Prime connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlton.
Carlton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prime back to the cage. Carlton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice combination there by Prime.
It looks like Kyle Carlton has been cut.
Prime tries to work over Carlton's front leg with a kick but Carlton checks it.
Prime thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton checks a low kick from Prime.
Carlton tries to clinch but Prime is having none of it.
Prime misses with a hook. Carlton ducked under it nicely.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prime misses with a double jab.
Carlton moves out of range of the strikes.
Prime misses with a straight left.
Prime throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Prime keeps the fight on the outside.
Prime misses with a hook.
Prime throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carlton counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime misses with an uppercut
and Carlton counters with a left and a right that stings Prime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Carlton.
Prime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carlton.
Carlton grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Prime takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Carlton cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Carlton!
Kyle Carlton is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kyle Carlton 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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