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MCC 102: Battle:205 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caius Creatine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Kowalford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creatine comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Metal Crue. 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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160 cm
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163 lbs
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178 cm
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Creatine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgil Kowalford! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kowalford throws a hook to the side of Creatine's head but Creatine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. No joy there for Kowalford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalford swings for the body but Creatine moves out of range.
A cross from Kowalford lands. Creatine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalford. Kowalford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creatine. Kowalford punishes Creatine's body with a nice straight punch. Kowalford takes a swing at Creatine's ribcage but misses. Creatine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creatine feints and as Kowalford raises his hands in defense, Creatine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Creatine wants to control from the top but Kowalford keeps moving. Creatine throwing strikes from guard but Kowalford blocks nicely. Kowalford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creatine is one step ahead there. Creatine tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalford is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Creatine wants to control from the top but Kowalford keeps moving. Creatine tries to stand but Kowalford is controlling from the bottom. Creatine gets to his feet. Kowalford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Creatine drops his hands momentarily and Kowalford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kowalford lands a really nice looking cross but Creatine seems unphased.
Kowalford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creatine moves into the clinch. Creatine breaks from the clinch.
Creatine scores with a hook to the body. Kowalford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kowalford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kowalford lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Creatine clinches with his opponent.
Kowalford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creatine gets a trip takedown into half guard. Kowalford is pressing down on Creatine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kowalford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Creatine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Creatine is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalford has wrist control. Creatine throwing strikes but missing. Creatine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Creatine throws a big elbow that misses. Kowalford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creatine is one step ahead there. Creatine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kowalford, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kowalford misses with a double jab.
Kowalford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creatine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creatine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A head kick misses from Creatine. Kowalford misses with an uppercut
and Creatine counters with a body kick. Kowalford misses with a wild body shot. Kowalford thows a body shot but no joy. Kowalford lands a head shot. Kowalford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creatine rather than just go for the knockout. Creatine has Kowalford up against the cage in a clinch.
Creatine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kowalford's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Creatine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kowalford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Creatine counters with a good low kick that Kowalford was not able to check. Creatine moves forwards but Kowalford connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kowalford looks to score with a jab to the body but Creatine is just out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kowalford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creatine was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalford. Creatine takes a swing at Kowalford's ribcage but misses. Kowalford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kowalford stuns Creatine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kowalford throws a series of punches but Creatine moves out of range. Virgil Kowalford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Creatine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalford. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kowalford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kowalford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Creatine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. 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 Caius Creatine will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kowalford moves into range and clinches up with Creatine. Creatine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kowalford misses with a two punch combination.
Creatine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kowalford clinches up against the cage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Creatine effectively controlling the action here. Kowalford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Creatine gets control of Kowalford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Creatine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Creatine wants to sweep but no luck. Creatine pulls Kowalford in to control the position. Creatine working for a triangle but Kowalford defends it easily.
Creatine keeping moving, preventing Kowalford from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Creatine pulls Kowalford in close to prevent any damage. Kowalford wants to get up but he can't break Creatine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kowalford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kowalford stopping the sweep attempt from Creatine. Kowalford drops back looking for a leg! Creatine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creatine manages to kick Kowalford off! Kowalford jumps back into Creatine's guard. Creatine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalford is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Creatine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kowalford! Creatine takes Kowalford's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kowalford is in trouble. Creatine is persistently looking for the submission but Kowalford is defending it well.
Creatine working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Kowalford fending off the submission attempt from Creatine.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Will Creatine go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Creatine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kowalford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Caius Creatine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Creatine looking for the RNC. Creatine avoiding Kowalford 's attempts to control his hands. Creatine working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Kowalford can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Creatine doesn't have the hooks in and Kowalford manages to turn into his guard.
Kowalford trying to control the position from guard on top but Creatine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kowalford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Creatine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Creatine has escaped and now he's on top! Kowalford looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Creatine passes easily into side control. Nice work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Creatine in side control, throwing shots but Kowalford defends. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sloppy strikes there by Creatine. Creatine laying and praying for a moment but Kowalford takes advantage and regains half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Creatine dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kowalford closes the distance and pushes Creatine back into the cage. A frustrated look appears on Kowalford's face as he tries to break the clinch. Creatine breaks the clinch.
Kowalford moves into the clinch. Creatine lands a nice knee to the body. Kowalford letting Creatine take a breather here. Creatine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creatine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalford misses with a two punch combination.
Creatine avoids the body shot from Kowalford.
Kowalford cracks Creatine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kowalford misses with a straight right. Creatine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Kowalford catches Creatine right on the button with a cross. Creatine misses with a wild body shot. Caius Creatine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kowalford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creatine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kowalford works Creatine's body with a nice hook. Kowalford lands a right hook to the body.
Creatine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalford digs a good hook to Creatine's body.
Creatine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Creatine is trying to control the action in half guard but Kowalford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kowalford wants to get back to full guard. Creatine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalford defending well though. Kowalford is looking for a sweep. Creatine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Creatine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Kowalford scores with a nice right hand.
Kowalford thows a left - swing and a miss! Kowalford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalford trying to control the position but instead, Creatine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalford into the cage. Kowalford misses with a punch to the body.
Creatine jumps into guard, dragging Kowalford to the mat.
Kowalford stopping the sweep attempt from Creatine.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kowalford trying to control but Creatine is working from the bottom. Creatine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Creatine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalford lands a jab to Creatine's midsection. Virgil Kowalford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Creatine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Creatine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kowalford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Creatine ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalford. Creatine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Creatine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kowalford napping and manages to drive through into side control! This has been an exciting period of action! Kowalford is looking for a sweep. Kowalford dodges the ground and pound from Creatine. Creatine lands some shots froms side control. Creatine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kowalford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kowalford is looking to regain half guard here but Creatine keeps moving and retains side control. Caius Creatine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Creatine staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caius Creatine. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creatine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Creatine! Caius Creatine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Version Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffery Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. Version Two could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Geoffery Reynolds's chin.
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190 cm
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200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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193 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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ADCC Champion
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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Version Two! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoffery Reynolds! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Two ducks down to avoid it. Two motions for Reynolds to come forward. Two throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Reynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Two is fending him off so far but Reynolds persists. Nope, Two circles away and we're back to standing. Two lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming. Two tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Two sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Version Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoffery Reynolds. Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown and Two counters with a straight right hand. Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Two moves away and avoids it. Geoffery Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Two throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and moves out of range. Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt. Two's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye.
Reynolds is rocked! Version Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reynolds has his takedown stuffed and Two counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Version Two! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Version Two made sure he mentioned [Deathsquad] Your Moms House Apparel $8-20, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Del Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Carlitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Geno comes to the cage accompanied by Santino Marella - La Vittoria. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
146 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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152 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilio Del Geno! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Carlitos ! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Del Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Carlitos 's shoulder, as Carlitos tries to avoid the shot. Carlitos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Carlitos lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Geno's head. Del Geno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Del Geno fails with the takedown and Carlitos counters with a straight right hand. Carlitos throws a poor cross that misses
so Del Geno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Carlitos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Geno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Carlitos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Geno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Geno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Del Geno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Del Geno is pushing down on Carlitos 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carlitos is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Geno has managed to sneak the leg through. Del Geno is keen to just control but Carlitos is a slippery customer. Del Geno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carlitos reverses the position - he's now on top in Del Geno's guard. Del Geno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlitos manages to get himself to full guard.
Del Geno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carlitos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Del Geno trying to control but Carlitos is working from the bottom. Del Geno advances position into side control! Del Geno lands an elbow. Del Geno swings around for an armbar but Carlitos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Del Geno's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Carlitos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Del Geno lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carlitos ! Carlitos is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Del Geno jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carlitos manages to avoid the submission attempt. Del Geno throwing strikes but Carlitos manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Carlitos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Nice defenses there by Del Geno. Del Geno with a poor takedown letting Carlitos counter with a right hand. Carlitos misses with a hook. Del Geno ducked under it nicely. Del Geno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Carlitos counters with a series of strikes. Del Geno will be more careful next time no doubt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Del Geno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carlitos tries to clinch and Del Geno counters with a stiff right hand. Del Geno with a lazy takedown attempt and Del Geno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Del Geno throws a hook but Carlitos avoids it easily. Carlitos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Geno at a distance.
Del Geno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Carlitos cracks Del Geno with a right hand to the side of the head. Del Geno fails with the takedown and Carlitos counters with a left to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Carlitos ducks down and throws a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Del Geno dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carlitos scores with a hook. Carlitos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A decent looking cross lands there for Carlitos . Del Geno misses with a straight left. Carlitos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Del Geno wants to control from the top but Carlitos keeps moving. Del Geno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlitos is keeping the position for now. Del Geno 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. Del Geno is working hard here to advance position. Emilio Del Geno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Carlitos has his hands on Del Geno's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Del Geno passes into half guard. Del Geno passes to full mount! Del Geno thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Del Geno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Del Geno lands a big shot there that rocks Carlitos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carlitos is rocked! Carlitos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Geno is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carlitos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carlitos is still in real trouble! Can Del Geno finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Carlitos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Del Geno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Carlitos seems to have recovered his senses. Del Geno landing strikes from the mount. Carlitos is trying to escape the mount.
Del Geno landing strikes, looking to finish! Del Geno throws some wild stikes that Carlitos manages to avoid easily.
Del Geno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carlitos is desperately trying to improve his position but Del Geno has a good base and remains in mount. The referee warns Carlitos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Del Geno looking to secure an arm triangle but Carlitos defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Del Geno with good strikes from the mount here! Carlitos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Del Geno postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Carlitos out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Del Geno goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emilio Del Geno! Emilio Del Geno took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Fabolous - 'Breathe'. Davis has chosen Monkey Junction as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
21
255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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203 cm
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268 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Li! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Davis! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis leaves Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li. Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Li. That's going to take a lot out of him. Li fails to land the takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Li. Li throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Li off to one side. Li has a takedown stuffed. Davis throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease. Li shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li dodges the punch combination from Davis.
William Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice uppercut there from Davis. Li tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Davis throws a hook but Li avoids it easily. Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away. Li doesn't succeed with the takedown and Davis counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Davis to acknowledge the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet. Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li. Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet. Li misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Li misses with a takedown attempt and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Li is breathing heavily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Davis. Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing. Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Davis throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it. Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Li on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Davis does it's job there. Li shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Li. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Li shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jab by Davis. Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side. Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Davis feints a jab promting Li to slip. Davis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Li doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Davis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes. Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Li on that attempt. Li tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Davis. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Li closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Davis throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Davis dominated that round. That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li fails with a takedown attempt. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively. Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Li shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Li. That's going to take a lot out of him. Li shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Davis thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like William Li has been cut. Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Li fails with a takedown attempt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Li. Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Donny Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Davis. Davis throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Li shoots in. Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis stuffs the takedown. Li bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Davis pushes Li away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Li gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The ground and pound from Li seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis regains half guard. 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! Davis has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Li 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. Li blocks the strikes from Davis.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Davis wants to control but Li is keeping busy and won't allow it. Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Li. Davis wants to stand up but Li is controlling him. Davis tries to strike from the bottom.
Davis has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position. Li lands a couple of decent looking shots. Li throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Li's guard. Nice move by Davis! Davis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Li's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there. Davis wants to stand but Li has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Davis stands up from Li's guard - Davis perhaps looking for a knockout. Donny Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Li shoots in and gets a takedown into Davis's guard. Li stops Davis from standing up. Li stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Li postures up.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Li won't allow Davis to get back to his feet. William Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control. Li prevents Davis from getting back to his feet. Davis wants to sweep but no luck. Li with a flurry of punches that miss. Davis wants to get back to his feet but Li is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Li connects with a couple of short punches. Davis is looking to stand up but Li isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donny Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on William Li's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Davis. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Li. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Davis. Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Li checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Li fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Li fails with a takedown attempt. Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li. Li shoots in but no luck this time. Davis throws a head kick that misses. Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well. Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively. Nice sprawl there from Davis as Li shoots in. Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Davis stuffs the takedown. Nice body punch from Davis. Davis lands a lovely overhand right. Davis looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well. Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Li fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Li drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Li closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease. Davis tries to clinch but Li moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing. Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li. Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Li looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing. Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet. Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li shoots in but no luck this time. Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis scores with a nice strike. Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Li shoots in but no luck this time. William Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Li avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Donny Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Davis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Davis! Post fight, Donny Davis stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank you guys for coming out tonight, CEC Nutrition for sponsoring me, my team at Nacho Libre Gym, all of my loved ones back home and Jean-Claude Désolé for letting me fight here in SPFT: Montréal Combat Championship!! Thank you!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davis Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cong Mao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies's entrance music is Wars Of Islam. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
153 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Davies! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cong Mao! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davies keeps the fight on the outside. A big left from Mao misses. Mao wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance. Mao scores with a nice right hand.
Cong Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mao wants to clinch. Davies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Davies misses with a double jab.
Mao moves out of range of the strikes. Mao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Left hook, right uppercut from Mao. Davies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mao drives through with a takedown into Davies's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Mao postures up in Davies's guard and throws a big left but Davies blocks it. Mao looking to sit in guard and control but Davies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Mao is pulling down on Davies's head. It's preventing any offense from Davies, at least for the moment. Davies trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mao's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davies is controlling him. Mao trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mao has Davies pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cong Mao has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Davies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Mao not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mao is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Davies reverses the position - he's now on top in Mao's guard. Davies wants to stand but Mao is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mao is working an open guard so Davies takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Mao shoots in looking for a takedown but Davies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Davis Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cong Mao. Mao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davies tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mao is in Davies's guard. Mao wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davies has his feet on Mao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mao shoots in looking for a takedown. Davies tries to sprawl out of it but Mao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cong Mao dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Mao. Mao dodges the punch combination from Davies.
Mao shoots in looking for a takedown. Davies tries to sprawl out of it but Mao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mao shoots in and drives through. Davies sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Davis Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cong Mao. Mao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mao somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mao misses with a left hand and Davies counters with a nice body shot. Mao shoots in but no luck this time. Mao dives in and grabs Davies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davies pushes down on Mao's head and hops out. Mao tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. No luck for Mao with that takedown attempt. Davis Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davies moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davies circles away. Davies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mao shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Mao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Davies misses with a double jab.
Mao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Davies lands a jab. Mao has his takedown stuffed and Davies counters with a three punch combo that has Mao backing up. Mao nods at Davies to acknowledge the strikes. 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! Davies drops Mao with a beautiful combination! Mao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Davies is looking for the KO! Mao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mao is breathing heavily. Davies misses with a double jab.
Mao looks to land a body kick but Davies moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mao fails with the takedown. Mao shoots and misses and Davies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Davies is trying to stand up here but Mao is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mao with the ground and pound but Davies uses the opportunity to regain guard. Mao looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mao's corner. There ya go! There ya go! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mao wants to pass the guard but Davies is keeping the position. Cong Mao has got the better of the ground game so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Davies dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Mao lands with a good body shot. Mao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mao fails to land the takedown. Davies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mao. Davis Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cong Mao. Mao with a poor takedown and Davies counters with a two punch combo. Davies stuffs the takedown. Mao throws a lazy uppercut
and Davies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davies swivels and escapes. Mao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mao shoots in looking for a takedown but Davies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Some wild striking there from Davies.
Sloppy strikes from Davies. Those never looked like landing. A big left from Mao misses. Davies slaps away a takedown attempt from Mao, before circling back to the center of the mat. Davies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Davies.
No luck for Mao with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mao shoots in and drives through. Davies sprawls well. Davies misses with a series of wild punches.
Mao shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Mao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Davis Davies is winning the standup battle so far. Mao fails with the takedown. Mao throws a right hand that misses
and Davies counters with a two punch combo. Mao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davies. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mao circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mao slips a jab and a cross from Davies.
Mao shoots for a takedown but Davies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mao looks for a takedown but Davies sprawls well. A punch combination from Davies misses. Davies lands with a cross. Mao drops his hands momentarily and Davies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Davies lands a jab. Mao shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mao circles away quickly and effectively. Davies tries to bum rush Mao with a series of wild strikes but Mao uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mao is defended easily by Davies. Davies misses with a double jab.
Mao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davies tries to avoid it but Mao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davies to the ground. Davies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davies's guard now. Mao prevents Davies from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Davis Davies showed his dominance in that final round. I think Davies 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Davies! An out of breath Davis Davies thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Desmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desmond is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Miss a Beat. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Christian has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Christian seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Christian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Desmond! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Christian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Desmond slips a jab and a cross from Christian.
Desmond works Christian's body with a nice hook. Desmond lands with an overhand left. Desmond avoids the body shot from Christian.
Desmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Christian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Desmond. Desmond just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Christian tenderised Desmond's leg. Desmond is trying to keep his angry face on. Christian ducks under a wild hook from Desmond. An inside leg kick lands from Christian. This has been an exciting period of action! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Desmond. Christian throws a low kick, looking for Desmond's leg but Desmond calmly moves out of range. Christian lands with a shot to the body. Christian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christian wants it to stay on the feet. Christian scores with a hook to the body. Desmond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Christian lands with an uppercut that bounces Desmond off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Erik Desmond has been cut. A shot to the liver by Christian. Beautiful body shot. Desmond looks gassed! Christian scores with a body shot.
Christian lands a big right hand that sends Desmond crashing to the mat! Christian stays standing though and waves Desmond back to his feet! Desmond takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jack Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Desmond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christian. Desmond gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Christian gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Desmond is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Christian! Jack Christian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri De Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dirk Harvath! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dimitri De Wilde! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harvath takes one to the chin there. Harvath takes a swing at De Wilde's ribcage but misses. De Wilde manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harvath on his heels. He'll look to pass Harvath's guard now, I'm sure. De Wilde wants to control from the top but Harvath keeps moving. Harvath is trying to keep De Wilde in close.
Harvath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Wilde controls the pace. De Wilde throwing strikes but missing. De Wilde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvath swivels though and keeps the full guard. De Wilde slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Wilde tries to pass to full mount but Harvath defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Wilde wants to control but Harvath is keeping him busy. Harvath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Harvath looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvath, not yet. De Wilde wants to control from the top but Harvath keeps moving. De Wilde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. De Wilde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Harvath keeping moving, preventing De Wilde from controlling successfully. De Wilde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dimitri De Wilde. Harvath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Wilde.
Harvath avoids a kick to the body.
De Wilde drives through with a takedown into Harvath's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harvath is trying to control the position but De Wilde postures up. De Wilde wants to control from the top but Harvath keeps moving. De Wilde is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Harvath looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Wilde is one step ahead there. Harvath utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harvath wants to sweep but no luck. De Wilde lands a couple of elbows. Harvath is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. De Wilde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. De Wilde stopping the sweep attempt from Harvath. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harvath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Wilde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri De Wilde dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Wilde scores with a jab to the body. Harvath needs to keep his hands up - De Wilde had a free shot at his head there. Dimitri De Wilde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Wilde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harvath counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Wilde's knee momentarily. Harvath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Harvath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. De Wilde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvath pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Wilde is out of range and Harvath settles back down. De Wilde blocks a leg kick. De Wilde closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Wilde lands in his opponent's guard. Harvath looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Wilde seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. De Wilde trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. De Wilde pushes down on Harvath's leg and manages to get into half guard. Harvath wants to get back to full guard but De Wilde has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. De Wilde looks up at the clock and then as Harvath takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Wilde smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Wilde controlling the position. Harvath is trying to control De Wilde's posture but De Wilde avoids it. De Wilde advances to mount. Harvath is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Wilde fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Harvath takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. De Wilde can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harvath is looking to escape. De Wilde with shots to the head and body - Harvath looks very uncomfortable down there.
Harvath is rocked!
It looks like Dirk Harvath has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harvath is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Wilde landing shots from mount. Oh Harvath is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dirk Harvath's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harvath working to try and regain half guard.
Harvath seems to have got his legs back now. De Wilde wants to control the pace but Harvath is squirming around nicely. Harvath in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jeez, Dirk Harvath's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dirk Harvath's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dimitri De Wilde! Dimitri De Wilde is the new light heavyweight champion! After the big win, Dimitri De Wilde made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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