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ToP 20 - Resolution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Cowherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Krutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Cowherd had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Cowherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Krutov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krutov wants a takedown but no success here.
Krutov missing with knees to the body.
Cowherd tries to pull guard but Krutov holds him up against the cage and eventually Cowherd drops back down to his feet.
Krutov prevents the takedown attempt.
Cowherd is looking to break free of the clinch but Krutov has double underhooks.
Krutov trying to land knees to the body.
Cowherd working hard to break the clinch.
Cowherd fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Cowherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowherd is trying to break the clinch but Krutov is controlling him.
Krutov stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cowherd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cowherd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krutov has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowherd jumps guard but Krutov stands there with Cowherd around his waist. Cowherd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krutov landing knees to the body.
Krutov prevents Cowherd from breaking the clinch.
Cowherd working hard to break the clinch.
Cowherd wants to get back to striking at distance but Krutov won't allow it.
Cowherd avoiding damage as Krutov throws knees to the body.
Krutov crunches a lovely knee into Cowherd's ribcage.
Krutov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cowherd's efforts to push away.
Krutov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Krutov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Krutov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowherd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutov has picked Cowherd up - he's going for a ride! Krutov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Krutov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cowherd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krutov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krutov is looking to advance position but Cowherd won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krutov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutov throwing shots but Cowherd is blocking nicely.
Krutov is looking to advance position but Cowherd won't allow it.
Krutov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krutov trying to control the action but Cowherd is working from the bottom.
Cowherd wants to get back to his feet.
Krutov 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.
Krutov throwing shots but Cowherd is blocking nicely.
Cowherd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krutov lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Krutov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowherd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krutov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krutov wants to free his trapped foot but Cowherd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krutov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cowherd defends it well.
Krutov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krutov working over Cowherd with some ground and pound. Cowherd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowherd is staying active underneath Krutov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krutov winds up and cracks Cowherd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Krutov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cowherd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krutov avoids the head kick by Cowherd.
Krutov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cowherd throws a right hand that Krutov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krutov also avoids with ease.
Cowherd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Cowherd.
Cowherd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cowherd is looking to chop away at Krutov's legs.
Krutov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cowherd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cowherd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krutov counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krutov rushes Cowherd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krutov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Krutov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cowherd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowherd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cowherd avoids a wild elbow strike from Krutov.
Krutov cracks Cowherd with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Krutov to work.
Cowherd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowherd can't find room to land a body shot as Krutov controls the action.
Cowherd is trying to push Krutov away but Krutov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krutov jumps guard.
Krutov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutov wants to control the pace but Cowherd is squirming around nicely.
Krutov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Krutov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krutov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Krutov with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krutov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Krutov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowherd is looking to escape.
Krutov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutov lands with some strikes.
Krutov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krutov landing strikes from the mount and Cowherd is in trouble!
Krutov with the ground and pound from mount.
Cowherd squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Krutov working Cowherd over with strikes here.
Krutov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krutov with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutov controlling from mount.
Krutov lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowherd is squirming around, avoiding Krutov's attempts to control the action.
Cowherd is bucking up trying to escape but Krutov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Krutov controlling his opponent.
Krutov with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krutov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krutov with shots to the head and body - Cowherd looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Krutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Krutov tests Cowherd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krutov connects with a jab.
Justin Cowherd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowherd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krutov thumps Cowherd with a low kick.
Cowherd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krutov eats them both and turns towards Cowherd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cowherd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krutov counters with a nice leg kick.
Krutov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krutov clinches.
Cowherd tries to circle away but Krutov has him pinned against the cage.
Cowherd managing to block the knees to the body from Krutov.
Cowherd has had enough of the clinch but Krutov keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cowherd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krutov has him pressed against the cage.
Krutov trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cowherd managing to block the knees to the body from Krutov.
Krutov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cowherd.
Krutov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cowherd misses with a double jab.
Krutov digs a good body shot into Cowherd's ribs.
Krutov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cowherd has time to react.
Krutov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cowherd doesn't seem bothered though.
Krutov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krutov connects with a nice short shot to Cowherd's temple.
Krutov winds up and cracks Cowherd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krutov connects with a nice short shot to Cowherd's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Krutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krutov wants to control but Cowherd is keeping him busy.
Krutov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krutov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cowherd defending well though.
Krutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowherd keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Krutov working Cowherd over with strikes.
Krutov slips a nice elbow through Cowherd's hands, connecting with Cowherd's forehead.
Alexandr Krutov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krutov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cowherd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krutov controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Krutov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Krutov works his way into side control.
Justin Cowherd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krutov is staying tight to Cowherd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Krutov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cowherd down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutov is working Cowherd over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krutov is staying tight to Cowherd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Krutov lands a few punches from side control.
Krutov controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Krutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krutov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Krutov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Alfredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Anderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Alfredsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Anderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson throws a right hand that Alfredsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Alfredsson also avoids with ease.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Alfredsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Alfredsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson shoots in and bounces Alfredsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alfredsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfredsson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Alfredsson is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Alfredsson keeps moving.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Alfredsson keeps moving.
Alfredsson pulls Anderson in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Anderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alfredsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Alfredsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alfredsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Alfredsson is controlling well.
Alfredsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfredsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alfredsson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson content just to control the position here.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alfredsson controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
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 Daniel Alfredsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alfredsson throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson moves out of range as Alfredsson strikes.
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Alfredsson blocks nicely.
Anderson trying to control but Alfredsson is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alfredsson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfredsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Alfredsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Anderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alfredsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alfredsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alfredsson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Alfredsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson wants to hold on but Alfredsson pushes him away.
Alfredsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Daniel Alfredsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alfredsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Alfredsson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Alfredsson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Alfredsson moves out of range.
Mark Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Alfredsson's head but Alfredsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alfredsson.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Alfredsson avoids nicely.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson takes a swing at Alfredsson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alfredsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Alfredsson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson swings for the body but Alfredsson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Alfredsson throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Alfredsson as he connects with a hook.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alfredsson throws out the jab.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Alfredsson avoids nicely.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Alfredsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alfredsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Alfredsson advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson happy to just control the position for now.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Alfredsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Alfredsson controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Alfredsson.
Alfredsson slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Alfredsson throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson slips under a jab from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Alfredsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alfredsson 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Alfredsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donnovan Milliner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnovan Milliner 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnovan Milliner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ninja Rua!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua cracks Milliner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua lands a jab to Milliner's midsection.
Milliner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Milliner shoots in and bounces Rua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Milliner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rua wants to stand and escape but Milliner is having none of it.
Milliner drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Milliner off! Milliner jumps back into Rua's guard.
Rua trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Milliner tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Milliner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milliner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Milliner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milliner drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Milliner off! Milliner jumps back into Rua's guard.
Rua wants to stand up but Milliner is controlling him.
Milliner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Milliner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Milliner throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Milliner has gone for a leg lock! Rua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Milliner's guard.
Rua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milliner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milliner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rua is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Milliner.
Rua postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rua landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua throws a strike aimed at the side of Milliner's head but Milliner avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Rua.
Milliner wants to control but Rua postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Rua are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rua lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Milliner is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Rua throws a strike aimed at the side of Milliner's head but Milliner avoids it well.
Rua sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Milliner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rua lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Milliner down.
Milliner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rua is controlling him well.
Milliner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milliner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milliner is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rua has his hands clasped together but Milliner extends an breaks Rua's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Milliner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnovan Milliner!
Donnovan Milliner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piet Pompies Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vossie Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piet Pompies Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vossie Vos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vos misses with a head kick.
Vos darts in and clinches Pompies Jr up against the cage.
Pompies Jr looking for a takedown.
Pompies Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pompies Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vos has him pressed against the cage.
Pompies Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vos prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Pompies Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vos breaks from the clinch.
Vos moves into the clinch.
Pompies Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pompies Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pompies Jr tries to bench press Vos off him but Vos keeps the position.
Vos just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pompies Jr is looking for a sweep.
Pompies Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Pompies Jr tries to buck Vos off but Vos is having none of it.
Pompies Jr being controlled for a moment.
Vos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pompies Jr, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vos lands a nice forearm strike.
Pompies Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pompies Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Vos trying to control the position but Pompies Jr is working away.
Pompies Jr wants to control but Vos postures up.
Pompies Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vos is trying to control. Pompies Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pompies Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vos stays in close to Pompies Jr's body and controls the position.
Pompies Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pompies Jr.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pompies Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vos connects with a decent elbow.
Pompies Jr is trying to improve his position.
Vos is looking to take a break and control but Pompies Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vos looks up at the clock and then as Pompies Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pompies Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Vos keeps moving and retains side control.
Vos lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pompies Jr wants to control but Vos postures up.
Vos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pompies Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pompies Jr is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pompies Jr struggling a bit here.
Vos wants to control but Pompies Jr is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vossie Vos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vossie Vos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vos wants to control from the top but Pompies Jr keeps moving.
Pompies Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pompies Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vos has passed into side control.
Pompies Jr wants to control but Vos postures up.
Vos scoring with punches from side control.
Vos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pompies Jr is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos working the head with strikes.
Vos working the head with strikes.
Vos working the ground and pound from side control.
Pompies Jr is rocked!
Vos happy to just control the position for now.
Oh Pompies Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pompies Jr is looking for a sweep.
Vos cracks Pompies Jr with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Vos immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pompies Jr is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Vos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vossie Vos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Gomez dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Gomez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
King Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson pushes Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Marco Gomez has been cut.
Gomez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson working Gomez over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Marco Gomez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marco Gomez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). King Johnson!
King Johnson made sure to mention his sponsor, Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassiano Zorilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen The High Road as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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21
155 lbs
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24
154 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cassiano Zorilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorilla tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Zorilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Zorilla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zorilla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zorilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Cassiano Zorilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Zorilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zorilla misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zorilla.
Zorilla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Zorilla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Zorilla circles away.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zorilla throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson throws a hook but Zorilla avoids it easily.
Zorilla looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Zorilla drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zorilla postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Zorilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zorilla with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorilla landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zorilla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorilla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zorilla advances position into side control!
Zorilla trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Anderson regains half guard.
Zorilla 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.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Zorilla in his half guard.
Zorilla tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Zorilla lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorilla 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.
Zorilla is controlling the pace.
Zorilla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zorilla lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorilla throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson wants to control but Zorilla is keeping busy.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Zorilla has control of the leg.
Zorilla is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zorilla there.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zorilla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zorilla's back!
Zorilla tries to escape the position.
Anderson gets his hands free as Zorilla looks to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Anderson has the hooks in. Zorilla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassiano Zorilla dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice body punch from Zorilla.
Zorilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Zorilla pushes him off.
Zorilla throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson slips a straight right by Zorilla.
Zorilla clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zorilla throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Zorilla only half commits.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Zorilla throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Nice shot by Zorilla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zorilla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Zorilla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Zorilla is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zorilla manages to avoid it.
Zorilla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Zorilla looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson tries to clinch but Zorilla moves away
and Zorilla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zorilla thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorilla thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Zorilla misses.
Zorilla lands a slapping body shot.
Zorilla throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zorilla.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Zorilla as he connects with a hook.
Zorilla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zorilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorilla throwing strikes but missing.
Cassiano Zorilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zorilla is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zorilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zorilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zorilla throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zorilla!
Zorilla working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson looking to control but Zorilla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zorilla wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Zorilla is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassiano Zorilla dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zorilla's head backwards.
Zorilla misses with a straight right.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zorilla dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Zorilla throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Zorilla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Zorilla is avoiding it.
Zorilla catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorilla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zorilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zorilla cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zorilla takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Zorilla lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zorilla, as that shot connected.
Zorilla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Zorilla misses with a body shot.
Zorilla shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Zorilla.
Zorilla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Zorilla throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anderson to regain full guard.
Zorilla trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zorilla is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zorilla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, Zorilla has passed into half guard.
Zorilla working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zorilla slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Zorilla trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Zorilla is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zorilla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zorilla thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Anderson tries to roll over but Zorilla keeps him under control.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Zorilla in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Zorilla is controlling well.
Zorilla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Zorilla is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson trying to hold on to Zorilla's head to control him but Zorilla postures up.
Craig Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is pressing down on Zorilla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorilla chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zorilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zorilla is stalling in the full guard.
Zorilla throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassiano Zorilla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zorilla 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassiano Zorilla!
A relieved looking Cassiano Zorilla 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lesley Nilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Only comes to the cage accompanied by Give it all - Rise Against. Lester Only has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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20
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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22
285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Only!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lesley Nilson !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Only bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Only working away.
Nilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Only. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Only working the ground and pound.
Nilson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Only.
Only creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nilson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Only is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Only advances to full mount.
Nilson tries to lock up and control but Only gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nilson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Only is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nilson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Only landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Only avoids the attempt from Nilson to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only lands a nice shot to the head.
Only lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Only controlling his opponent.
Nilson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Only landing strikes from the mount and Nilson is in trouble!
Only 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.
Only cracks Nilson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilson is squirming around, avoiding Only's attempts to control the action.
Only is really struggling to control Nilson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Only working Nilson over with strikes here.
Only lands a heavy elbow.
Nilson is bucking up trying to escape but Only cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Only putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nilson taking shots to the head.
Only postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nilson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Only around the waist but Only pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Only is the winner by TKO! Only jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Only!
Lester Only is the new heavyweight champion!
Lester Only decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ping Petunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Piscopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piscopo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: He's Carl Lewis. Ping Petunia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
145 lbs
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27
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ping Petunia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Piscopo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petunia shoots in and drives through. Piscopo sprawls well.
Petunia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Piscopo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petunia is in Piscopo's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Petunia tries to free his leg and advance position but Piscopo is retaining full guard.
Petunia being controlled here momentarily.
Piscopo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petunia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Piscopo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Piscopo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Piscopo!
An elbow from Piscopo crashes against the mat.
Petunia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petunia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Piscopo's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piscopo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petunia defending well though.
Petunia tries to roll over but Piscopo keeps him under control.
Petunia is working hard here to advance position.
Petunia is defending against the submission attempts here by Piscopo.
Piscopo controlling the pace.
Piscopo thows a huge punch but Petunia dodges it nicely.
Piscopo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piscopo is looking for a kimura here.
Petunia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petunia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petunia 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.
Petunia working a defensive guard here.
Piscopo won't allow Petunia to sweep him here.
Piscopo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petunia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Piscopo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petunia keeping moving, preventing Piscopo from controlling successfully.
Petunia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piscopo.
Piscopo throwing strikes but missing.
Piscopo wants to pass the guard but Petunia is keeping the position.
Petunia wants to improve his position but instead Piscopo has moved into half guard.
Piscopo is looking for a kimura here.
Petunia is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petunia is looking to improve his position.
Petunia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petunia wants to improve his position but Piscopo is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piscopo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petunia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Piscopo.
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 Ping Petunia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petunia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Piscopo misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petunia.
No joy there for Piscopo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Piscopo.
Piscopo takes the fight into the clinch.
Piscopo can't get the takedown.
Piscopo is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petunia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Piscopo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Piscopo looking to throw knees to the head but Petunia is blocking nicely.
Piscopo manages to break the clinch.
Petunia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ping Petunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo cracks Petunia with a right hand to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petunia.
Piscopo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petunia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joe Piscopo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petunia shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Petunia or perhaps it was just good defense by Piscopo which made him look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Piscopo throws a head kick but Petunia moves out of range.
Petunia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piscopo pinned against the cage. Piscopo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petunia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Piscopo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Piscopo tries to close the distance and clinch but Petunia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Piscopo does no damage.
Petunia shoots in but Piscopo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Piscopo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Piscopo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petunia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petunia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piscopo counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ping Petunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piscopo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Petunia to counter with a crisp jab.
Petunia slips a jab and a cross from Piscopo.
Petunia shoots in for a double leg but Piscopo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Piscopo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petunia dives in and grabs Piscopo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piscopo pushes down on Petunia's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petunia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petunia with a poor takedown
and Piscopo counters with a series of strikes. Petunia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Piscopo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petunia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piscopo counters with a series of strikes. Petunia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Piscopo tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petunia swings widly with a right hand
and Piscopo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Petunia or perhaps it was just good defense by Piscopo which made him look bad.
Petunia misses with a takedown attempt - Piscopo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piscopo moves in looking to clinch but Petunia pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petunia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petunia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Petunia is working for a submission of some sort.
Piscopo has his hands clasped together around Petunia's back. He's all about the action.
Petunia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Piscopo has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Piscopo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petunia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piscopo pinned against the cage. Piscopo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Piscopo connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petunia with a poor takedown
and Piscopo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piscopo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piscopo lands a nice looking body kick.
Piscopo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petunia tries for a takedown but Piscopo circles away easily
and Piscopo counters with a left and a right that stings Petunia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ping Petunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piscopo scores with a three punch combo!
Petunia with a poor takedown
and Piscopo counters with a head kick.
Joe Piscopo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Piscopo.
Piscopo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piscopo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petunia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Piscopo darts in and clinches Petunia up against the cage.
Piscopo gets underhooks to prevent Petunia's takedown attempt.
Petunia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piscopo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piscopo throws a series of strikes that have Petunia backpedaling.
Piscopo misses with a low kick as Petunia jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Piscopo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Piscopo finds it's way through Petunia's defenses.
Piscopo lands a two punch combo.
Petunia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piscopo counters with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petunia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petunia shoots and misses
and Piscopo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Piscopo tries to bum rush Petunia with a series of wild strikes but Petunia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Piscopo dominated that fourth 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!
Piscopo wants to clinch up but Petunia keeps it at a distance.
Piscopo lands a jab-cross combination.
Piscopo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Horrible takedown by Petunia or perhaps it was just good defense by Piscopo which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Petunia or perhaps it was just good defense by Piscopo which made him look bad.
Piscopo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petunia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piscopo counters with a three punch combo that has Petunia backing up. Petunia nods at Piscopo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ping Petunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piscopo tries to bum rush Petunia with a series of wild strikes but Petunia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petunia fails with the takedown
and Piscopo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Piscopo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petunia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo scores with a leg kick.
Piscopo swinging wildly here.
Petunia has his takedown stuffed
and Piscopo counters with a two punch combo.
Piscopo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petunia.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petunia is defended easily by Piscopo.
Piscopo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petunia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piscopo's waist but Piscopo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petunia off to one side.
Petunia gets tackled into the cage by Piscopo. Piscopo maintains the clinch.
Piscopo gets control of Petunia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Piscopo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petunia won't allow Piscopo to get back to his feet.
Petunia looking to sit in guard and control but Piscopo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Piscopo trying to control but Petunia is working from the bottom.
Piscopo looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piscopo is pushing down on Petunia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petunia is fighting to maintain full guard but Piscopo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ping Petunia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Piscopo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piscopo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Piscopo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Piscopo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Piscopo! Joe Piscopo retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Joe Piscopo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. Strauss has chosen Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Strauss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dux dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Strauss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux dives in and grabs Strauss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strauss pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss managing to control the position.
Strauss trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux pushing down on Strauss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux is looking for a kimura but Strauss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Strauss is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to advance to full mount but Strauss doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dux advances to half guard.
Dux trying to control from Strauss's half guard. Strauss has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strauss is keeping the position for now.
Dux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strauss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dux, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dux looking for subs off his back but Strauss has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strauss wants to stand up but Dux is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control from the bottom.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strauss pulls his head out easily.
Strauss stops Dux from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux is looking to control Strauss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strauss defends it nicely.
Dux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strauss pinned against the cage. Strauss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strauss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target.
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard but Dux has passed into side control.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dux tries for a kimura but Strauss is defending well.
Dux has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Strauss wants to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Strauss is squirming around, avoiding Dux's attempts to control the action.
Dux avoids the attempt from Strauss to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dux looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strauss prevents Dux from taking his back.
Dux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strauss stops Dux from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux has hold of Strauss's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strauss manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dux throws some wild stikes that Strauss manages to avoid easily.
Dux is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strauss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strauss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Strauss is now in Dux's guard. A big mistake from Dux there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux has an active guard here but Strauss has managed to pass into half guard.
Dux trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux wants to improve his position but Strauss is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux 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!
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Strauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Strauss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Strauss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dux's head.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strauss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strauss throws an elbow but misses.
Dux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strauss is defending well for now.
Dux lands a knee to the body.
Daniel Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strauss throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss lands an elbow just above Dux 's eye.
Dux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strauss avoids it.
Strauss gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Dux gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Strauss as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strauss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dux trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strauss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dux is really struggling to control Strauss but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frank Dux has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab from Strauss finds it's way through Dux's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Strauss.
I think Dux 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux made sure to mention his sponsor, Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview.
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