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MLC 95: Noir vs Wisniewski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cid Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry has chosen Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Cid Highwind has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cid Highwind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Perry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Highwind blocks a head kick by Perry.
Perry pushes Highwind up against the cage in a clinch.
Highwind fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Highwind tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perry smiles and moves away.
Highwind lands a jab to the nose.
Perry fails to land with a series of punches.
Highwind ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Highwind lunges at Perry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perry's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Highwind misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry swinging wildly here.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perry dives in and grabs Highwind's left leg, looking for a takedown. Highwind pushes down on Perry's head and hops out.
Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
Perry tries to bum rush Highwind with a series of wild strikes but Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chuck Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind throws a hook to the side of Perry's head but Perry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perry feints and as Highwind raises his hands in defense, Perry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Highwind tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perry trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Highwind manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry looking for a guillotine here but Highwind defends easily.
Perry is trying to keep Highwind in close.
Perry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Perry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Perry has escaped and now he's on top!
Highwind can't keep his opponent in guard - Perry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Highwind is pressing down on Perry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry in side control, throwing shots but Highwind defends.
Highwind gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Perry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Perry 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.
Perry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Highwind takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Highwind tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perry jumps guard and drags Highwind to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Perry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Highwind gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Highwind being controlled here momentarily.
Perry working for a triangle but Highwind defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perry working for a triangle but Highwind defends it easily.
Perry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry has control of Highwind's left arm, preventing Highwind from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard.
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry cracks Highwind with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws an elbow that misses. Highwind uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perry's guard. Nice move by Highwind!
Highwind throws an elbow that misses. Perry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Highwind's guard. Nice move by Perry!
Perry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Highwind is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Highwind has escaped and now he's on top!
Perry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Highwind has passed into half guard!
Perry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Highwind's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Highwind's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Perry is hanging on to Highwind's back as he tries to escape.
Perry looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highwind tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Highwind misses with an uppercut.
Perry misses with a combination
and Highwind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highwind throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Highwind tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Highwind somewhat.
Perry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry misses with a combination
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highwind throws a series of strikes that have Perry backpedaling.
Highwind cracks Perry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Highwind at a distance.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
Perry throws a nice looking combination but Highwind bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Highwind looks to land a combination but Perry avoids it well.
Highwind shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perry defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Highwind shoots in for a double leg but Perry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perry defending well as Highwind loads up on a big left hand.
Highwind misses with a right hand
and Perry counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Highwind's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Perry stacks Highwind on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Perry!
Perry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Highwind, who protects the arm well.
Perry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Highwind rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Perry's guard! Nice work there by Highwind!
Chuck Perry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is trying to control the position but Highwind postures up.
Highwind looking to sit in guard and control but Perry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cid Highwind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highwind tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry is pushing down on Highwind's leg trying to pass to half guard. Highwind is fighting to maintain full guard but Perry has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perry 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Perry!
Post fight, an emotional Chuck Perry said 'I want to thank Laguna Highwind for the fight, thank you MLC for putting it all together - thank you to my camp and a big thank you to all the fans!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silas Storm has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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289 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Silas Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deupreaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm misses with a leg kick
and Deupreaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm clinches with his opponent.
Deupreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deupreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Deupreaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Deupreaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deupreaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm wants to clinch up but Deupreaux keeps it at a distance.
Storm thows a leg kick but Deupreaux checks it
and Deupreaux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Storm's guard now.
Deupreaux throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deupreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm 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.
Deupreaux passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Storm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deupreaux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deupreaux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Storm is not content to let Deupreaux control the position.
Deupreaux tries for a kimura but Storm is defending well.
Storm wants to control but Deupreaux postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deupreaux off and has taken his back!
Storm is trying to stick to Deupreaux's back but Deupreaux is turning into Storm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Storm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Deupreaux.
Deupreaux wants to get up but he can't break Storm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Deupreaux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Storm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deupreaux has Storm in his guard.
Storm throws a big right hand that misses.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Deupreaux is keeping the position.
Deupreaux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Storm has picked Deupreaux up and slammed him! Deupreaux can't keep hold of the triangle and Storm manages to pass to side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deupreaux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deupreaux actively working from the bottom here.
Storm prevents Deupreaux from standing back up.
Storm passes the guard and advances to mount!
Deupreaux working to try and regain half guard.
Storm is landing with some decent strikes but Deupreaux is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Storm scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Storm is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Storm avoids the attempt from Deupreaux to control.
Deupreaux is looking to improve his position but Storm isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Storm cracks Deupreaux with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deupreaux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Storm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Storm prevents Deupreaux from getting the reversal.
Deupreaux's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Deupreaux working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Silas Storm 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.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deupreaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm tries to clinch up.
A right-left combo lands from Deupreaux.
Silas Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Deupreaux's knee but Deupreaux avoids it well.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Deupreaux circles away.
Deupreaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm.
Deupreaux misses with a looping right.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Deupreaux moves his leg out of the way.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Deupreaux counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Deupreaux to acknowledge the strikes.
Deupreaux clinches up against the cage.
Storm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deupreaux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deupreaux breaks the clinch.
Deupreaux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm keeping moving, preventing Deupreaux from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm keeping full guard, as Deupreaux tries to pass.
Deupreaux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deupreaux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deupreaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Deupreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
Deupreaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deupreaux throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deupreaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Deupreaux's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deupreaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Deupreaux's legs - danger averted.
Deupreaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Storm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deupreaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Storm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deupreaux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deupreaux keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deupreaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Storm is aware though and is defending well.
Deupreaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deupreaux trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
Deupreaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Storm is aware though and is defending well.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deupreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deupreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deupreaux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Storm uses it to pass to side control.
Deupreaux is breathing heavily.
Storm trying to control the action but Deupreaux is working from the bottom.
Storm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deupreaux manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Deupreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Storm moves into the clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deupreaux looking for submissions off his back.
Deupreaux actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is keen to just control but Deupreaux is a slippery customer.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deupreaux wants to get back to his feet.
Storm is trying to control the action in half guard but Deupreaux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deupreaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Deupreaux wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux actively working from the bottom here.
Deupreaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deupreaux looking for submissions off his back.
Storm trying to control the action but Deupreaux is working from the bottom.
Storm moves into full mount! Deupreaux won't be happy about that!
Storm lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Deupreaux that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deupreaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Storm has a good base and remains in mount.
Storm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deupreaux looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Storm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm tries to control but Deupreaux wriggling away.
Deupreaux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deupreaux wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Deupreaux is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deupreaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deupreaux actively working from the bottom here.
Storm controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux actively working from the bottom here.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Deupreaux is working away.
Deupreaux actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Storm is looking to advance position but Deupreaux won't allow it.
Silas Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deupreaux is looking to control Storm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deupreaux avoid being mounted?
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to take a breather but Deupreaux is having none of it.
Deupreaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deupreaux with the active half guard here but Storm passes nicely into side control.
Deupreaux is looking for a sweep.
Deupreaux is being controlled here.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Deupreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deupreaux keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Storm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Silas Storm!
In his post fight interview, Silas Storm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu circles away.
Malapitan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jiu Jitsu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malapitan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jiu Jitsu quickly recovers to half guard.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control here.
Jiu Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jiu Jitsu tries to get to full guard but Malapitan has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jiu Jitsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malapitan.
Jiu Jitsu is trying is best to control the position here.
Jiu Jitsu tries to roll over but Malapitan keeps him under control.
Malapitan is nestled in close to Jiu Jitsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jiu Jitsu defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jiu Jitsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malapitan postures up.
Malapitan throws a sloppy strike and Jiu Jitsu has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Malapitan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jiu Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Jiu Jitsu!
Mr Jiu Jitsu gave a mention to Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machine's choice of entrance music: Stupid KId. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
158 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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29
147 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zordick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zordick. Machine shrugs it off though.
Machine dips to his left and cracks Zordick with an uppercut!
Zordick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
Machine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zordick manages to avoid it.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Machine.
Zordick tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Machine thuds a left hand into Zordick's body.
Zordick wants to clinch.
Machine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zordick's guard.
Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Zordick is keeping the position.
Zordick working for submissions but it's allowed Machine to get to half guard.
Zordick looking for submissions off his back.
Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zordick sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zordick is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zordick's head.
Zordick is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zordick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machine.
Zordick trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Machine manages to pass to mount!
Machine goes for an armbar but Zordick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zordick.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Zordick from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zordick!
Zordick tries to lock up and control but Machine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machine lands a big shot there that rocks Zordick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zordick working to try and regain half guard.
Machine wants to control the pace but Zordick is squirming around nicely.
Zordick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine landing strikes from the mount.
Machine wants to control the pace but Zordick is squirming around nicely.
Zordick defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Machine.
Zordick is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zordick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zordick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machine controlling the pace for now.
Machine swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zordick is now in Machine's guard. A big mistake from Machine there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Machine 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.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Zordick's head but Zordick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zordick is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machine wants to free his trapped foot but Zordick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machine is thwarting Zordick's attempts to control the position.
Zordick actively working from the bottom here.
Zordick wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zordick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machine pulls his head out easily.
Zordick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zordick.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Zordick is retaining full guard.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Zordick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine trying to control but Zordick is working from the bottom.
Machine is working Zordick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Zordick is retaining full guard.
Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine postures up in Zordick's guard and throws a big left but Zordick blocks it.
Ray Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zordick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine wants to control from the top but Zordick keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control from the top but Zordick keeps moving.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Zordick has an active guard here but Machine has managed to pass into half guard.
Machine is stalling here. Zordick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Machine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zordick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zordick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machine's legs.
Zordick has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zordick trying to control but Machine is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control but Zordick is having none of it.
Zordick prevents Machine from getting the reversal.
Zordick throws some wild stikes that Machine manages to avoid easily.
Zordick looking to control but Machine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machine wants to control but Zordick is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Zordick wants to clinch.
Zordick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machine is able to avoid easily.
Zordick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine lands with a straight right. Zordick didn't see that one coming.
Zordick moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zordick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine throws a combination that misses
enabling Zordick to counter with a crisp jab.
Zordick throws out a leg kick but Machine moves out of range and Zordick only half commits.
Zordick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zordick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Zordick ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Machine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machine checks a low kick from Zordick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine lands a head shot.
Zordick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machine throws a jab when Zordick was well out of range.
Ray Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine swings for the body but Zordick moves out of range.
Zordick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zordick working away.
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
Zordick tries to move to mount but Machine blocks the move with his legs.
Zordick trying to control the position but Machine is working away.
Machine is looking to regain half guard here but Zordick keeps moving and retains side control.
Ray Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Machine trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by Zordick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zordick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zordick wants to take a breather but Machine is having none of it.
Zordick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zordick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zordick trying to pass the guard but Machine defending well.
Kahlua Zordick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to control but can't.
Machine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zordick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zordick's back!
Zordick trying to control the position but Machine manages to sink in the hooks.
Machine is hanging on to Zordick's back as he tries to escape.
Machine is trying to stick to Zordick's back but Zordick is turning into Machine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Machine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zordick.
Machine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zordick manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zordick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machine stays in close to Zordick's body and controls the position.
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 Kahlua Zordick.
Well Machine 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Machine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ray Machine waved his t-shirt featuring BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Suraski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greissi Jiorgite is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
242 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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35
270 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greissi Jiorgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Suraski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiorgite lands with a hook. Suraski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suraski thows a body shot but no joy.
Suraski misses with a looping left.
Suraski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jiorgite counters with a straight right hand.
Suraski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jiorgite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jiorgite looks to score with a jab to the body but Suraski is just out of range.
Suraski misses with a combination
and Jiorgite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Suraski. Those never looked like landing.
Suraski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiorgite.
Jiorgite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suraski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suraski ducks under a wild hook from Jiorgite.
Suraski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jiorgite.
Jiorgite throws a lazy right hand but Suraski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski misses with a double jab
and Jiorgite counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suraski thinking.
Jiorgite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiorgite throws a looping overhand right but Suraski ducks down to avoid it.
Suraski misses the jab.
Suraski throws a jab when Jiorgite was well out of range.
Suraski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suraski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dave Suraski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiorgite darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suraski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jiorgite manages to pass to mount!
Jiorgite lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jiorgite throwing strikes here but Suraski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski wants to hold on but Jiorgite pushes him away.
Jiorgite with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Suraski has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jiorgite's lack of action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiorgite controlling the action here.
Jiorgite is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suraski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jiorgite.
Suraski is trying to stand up here but Jiorgite is controlling him well.
Suraski is refusing to be controlled, as Jiorgite sits in half guard.
Jiorgite thows a huge punch but Suraski dodges it nicely.
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.
Jiorgite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suraski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jiorgite looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suraski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jiorgite wants to work for an arm triangle but Suraski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suraski keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiorgite trying to pass the guard but Suraski defending well.
Suraski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite is keen to just control but Suraski is a slippery customer.
Jiorgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suraski is just riding it out for now. Jiorgite eventually gives up the hold.
Suraski is looking to improve his position.
Jiorgite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suraski sees it coming and defends easily.
Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but Suraski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jiorgite to get the leverage.
Suraski wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but Suraski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jiorgite to get the leverage.
Suraski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiorgite advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiorgite thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greissi Jiorgite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suraski throws a right hand that Jiorgite ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiorgite also avoids with ease.
Suraski misses with a combination
and Jiorgite counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiorgite scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suraski!
It looks like Greissi Jiorgite has been cut.
Suraski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suraski wants it to stay on the feet.
Jiorgite fails with a takedown attempt.
Suraski misses the shot to the body.
Suraski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jiorgite here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
Suraski scores with a hook to the body. Jiorgite takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski throws a right and a left that Jiorgite avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Jiorgite.
Suraski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jiorgite looks to land a right hand but Suraski moved out of range.
Suraski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jiorgite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suraski misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Jiorgite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suraski misses with a wild combination.
Suraski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jiorgite.
Suraski throws a shot to the body.
Jiorgite slips under a jab from Suraski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiorgite moves out of range of the strikes.
Jiorgite walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Suraski scores with a four punch combination!
Jiorgite takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suraski throws a nice looking combination but Jiorgite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suraski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiorgite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Suraski. Those never looked like landing.
Jiorgite misses with a body shot.
Jiorgite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suraski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suraski fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiorgite manages to avoid it.
Suraski scores with a three punch combo!
Jiorgite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suraski circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiorgite misses with a hook.
Suraski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jiorgite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suraski's guard.
Jiorgite wants to control from the top but Suraski keeps moving.
Jiorgite prevents Suraski from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Jiorgite from controlling successfully.
Jiorgite is really struggling to control Suraski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suraski working a defensive guard here.
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Jiorgite from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Greissi Jiorgite wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jiorgite misses with a hook. Suraski ducked under it nicely.
Suraski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suraski throws a right hand that Jiorgite ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiorgite also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Suraski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Suraski does no damage.
Jiorgite throws a body punch but Suraski moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Suraski there.
Jiorgite has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greissi Jiorgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suraski scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Suraski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greissi Jiorgite's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Suraski misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiorgite throws a jab but it's blocked by Suraski.
Jiorgite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiorgite scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suraski in his tracks.
Suraski loads up on a big right hand but Jiorgite slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Suraski scores with a four punch combination!
Dave Suraski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Jiorgite misses.
A punch combination from Suraski misses.
Suraski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suraski connects with a body shot.
Jiorgite shoots in but Suraski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suraski throws a nice looking combination but Jiorgite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski throws a right hand that Jiorgite ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiorgite also avoids with ease.
Suraski blocks a jab.
Jiorgite has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Greissi Jiorgite's cut is getting worse.
Suraski misses the shot to the body.
Jiorgite misses with a wild body shot.
Suraski connects with a body shot.
Suraski swinging wildly here.
Jiorgite dodges the punch combination from Suraski.
Suraski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dave Suraski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiorgite connects with a looping right hand.
Suraski lands a really nice looking cross but Jiorgite seems unphased.
Suraski lands with a straight right. Jiorgite didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suraski moves forwards but Jiorgite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jiorgite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suraski works over Jiorgite's head and body with a nice combination.
Jiorgite looks to land a right hand but Suraski moved out of range.
Suraski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suraski misses with a wild combination.
Suraski scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski scores with a three punch combo!
Suraski misses with the combination.
Suraski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jiorgite uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suraski has time to react.
A jab from Suraski does it's job there.
Jiorgite dodges the punch combination from Suraski.
Jiorgite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suraski as he avoids it easily.
Jiorgite slips a jab and a cross from Suraski.
Suraski misses with a double jab
and Jiorgite counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four 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!
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Jiorgite from controlling successfully.
Jiorgite works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Suraski is looking to control Jiorgite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suraski avoid being mounted?
Suraski is looking to improve his position.
Jiorgite is trying to work for a kimura but Suraski is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jiorgite lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suraski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suraski.
Jiorgite preventing the sweep.
Suraski trying to keep a closed guard but Jiorgite is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Suraski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suraski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Suraski!
Dave Suraski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Global Nutritional (Q159) 90% ROR on Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hoiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of A Dead Soulja . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Hoiles!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoiles throws out a leg kick but Garcia moves out of range and Hoiles only half commits.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Hoiles.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Hoiles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Hoiles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoiles.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Hoiles throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoiles looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Hoiles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoiles takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoiles is just out of range.
Hoiles throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia jabs at Hoiles's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoiles throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Hoiles lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Hoiles misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoiles throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Hoiles misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoiles looks gassed!
Hoiles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garcia.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoiles momentarily.
It looks like Mike Hoiles has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcia drops Hoiles with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hoiles looks back up at him and smiles so Garcia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Garcia cracks Hoiles with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoiles looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garcia finish him?
Hoiles is rocked!
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
Hoiles is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia is stalking Hoiles. Hoiles circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Garcia, and it's lights out! Hoiles really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Garcia!
A determined Roberto Garcia didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vili Antonini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vydan Freuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vili Antonini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vydan Freuster!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vili Antonini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonini misses with a few strikes there.
Freuster cracks Antonini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Freuster swings widly with a right hand
and Antonini counters with a head kick. That will keep Freuster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Antonini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Antonini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antonini swinging wildly here.
Freuster thuds his right hand into Antonini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Vili Antonini has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freuster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Freuster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonini.
Freuster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Antonini throws a combination that misses
and Freuster counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Antonini. That's going to slow Freuster down.
Antonini misses with a two punch combination.
Freuster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freuster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freuster sends Antonini crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Freuster is motioning to the referee to let Antonini up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Freuster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Freuster.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Antonini.
A telegraphed right hand from Antonini misses the target.
Freuster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Antonini is breathing heavily.
Antonini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antonini throws a leg kick which misses Freuster's front leg but catches the back leg as Freuster tries to avoid it.
Freuster scores with a hook to the body. Antonini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Freuster lands the left hand.
A cross from Freuster lands.
Freuster closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Antonini! Freuster dives in looking to finish! Antonini is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vydan Freuster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Calico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calico's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heat--J.U.I.C.E.. Nawrocki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West - Amazing. Piotr Nawrocki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jay Calico's chin.
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214 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Calico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nawrocki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calico's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Calico.
Nawrocki thows a body shot but no joy.
Nawrocki scores with a nice right hand.
Nawrocki looks to land a left hand but Calico moved out of range nicely.
Calico staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Nawrocki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calico misses with a head kick.
Nawrocki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calico.
Calico scores with a nice strike.
Calico connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nawrocki. Nawrocki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nawrocki lands with an uppercut that bounces Calico off the cage and back into range.
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!
Calico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nawrocki.
Calico connects with a body shot that sends Nawrocki's belly button to the back.
Nawrocki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nawrocki avoids a kick to the body.
Calico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nawrocki misses with a straight left.
Nawrocki lands a nice hook to Calico's body. Calico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Calico moves out of range as Nawrocki strikes.
Calico slips a straight right by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calico.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calico, as that shot connected.
Nawrocki throws a hook but Calico avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Calico.
Nawrocki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nawrocki misses with a hook. Calico ducked under it nicely.
Nawrocki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calico.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calico. That's going to slow Nawrocki down.
Nawrocki cracks Calico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calico ducks under a wild hook from Nawrocki.
Calico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nawrocki.
Calico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nawrocki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calico circles away quickly and effectively.
Nawrocki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calico lands the left hand.
Calico wants to clinch.
Calico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nawrocki.
Nawrocki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calico moves away.
Calico misses with a body kick.
Nawrocki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calico's head backwards.
Nawrocki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calico. Calico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calico fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nawrocki is out of range.
Calico scores with a jab to the body.
Nawrocki misses the jab.
Nawrocki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nawrocki avoids the body shot from Calico.
Calico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Calico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Calico.
Nawrocki misses with a body shot.
Calico connects with an inside leg kick.
Jay Calico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nawrocki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calico.
Nawrocki swats away the attempt to clinch by Calico.
Nawrocki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nawrocki misses with a leg kick.
Nawrocki tries for a takedown but Calico circles away easily
and Calico counters with a nice uppercut.
Calico scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nawrocki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Calico just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calico throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nawrocki thows a leg kick but Calico checks it
and Calico counters with a straight right hand.
Calico throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nawrocki's head.
It looks like Piotr Nawrocki has been cut.
Calico tries to score with a low kick but Nawrocki moves his leg out of the way.
Nawrocki misses with a wild body shot.
Calico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nawrocki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nawrocki misses with a hook
and Calico counters with a left and a right that stings Nawrocki.
Nawrocki throws a hook to the side of Calico's head but Calico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Nawrocki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nawrocki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calico counters with a good low kick that Nawrocki was not able to check.
Nawrocki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calico counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calico.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calico as Nawrocki tries to tie him up.
Nawrocki tries to circle away but Calico has him pinned against the cage.
Nawrocki pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Calico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
That's time! Calico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Calico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calico manages to avoid it.
Calico misses with a body shot.
Calico sizes up Nawrocki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Calico thumps Nawrocki with a low kick.
Calico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nawrocki misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Nawrocki misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Calico.
Calico defending well as Nawrocki loads up on a big left hand.
Calico scores with a leg kick.
Calico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jay Calico is winning the standup battle so far.
Calico fakes the leg kick and cracks Nawrocki in the body.
Nawrocki is breathing heavily.
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!
Calico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nawrocki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Calico throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki feints a jab promting Calico to slip. Nawrocki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Calico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nawrocki swinging wildly here.
Nawrocki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nawrocki misses with a takedown attempt - Calico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nawrocki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Calico throws a shot from downtown. Nawrocki moves away and avoids it.
Calico cracks the inside of Nawrocki's front leg.
Calico looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nawrocki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nawrocki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calico counters with a big head kick but Nawrocki shrugs it off.
Calico throws a lazy right hand but Nawrocki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Nawrocki misses.
Calico staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calico blocks a leg kick.
Nawrocki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calico swings for the body but Nawrocki moves out of range.
Nawrocki avoids a kick to the body.
Calico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nawrocki moves away.
Nawrocki throws a wild body kick that Calico sees coming a mile off.
Nawrocki throws a leg kick but Calico moved away.
Calico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nawrocki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Calico.
Calico checks a leg kick.
Calico throws a head kick that Nawrocki semi-blocks.
Nawrocki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nawrocki throws a body punch but Calico moves out of range.
Calico tries a head kick but it misses.
Calico throws a leg kick but Nawrocki moved away.
Nawrocki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Calico counters with a nice kick to the body.
Calico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piotr Nawrocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nawrocki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nawrocki thumps Calico with a low kick.
Nawrocki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Calico.
Nawrocki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Nawrocki.
An inside leg kick lands from Calico.
Calico keeps Nawrocki at a distance using the push kick.
Calico lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nawrocki will feel that in the morning.
Calico thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calico lands a leg kick that knocks Nawrocki off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Calico.
Calico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nawrocki.
Calico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nawrocki's sensitive parts.
Calico throws the kick towards the body but Nawrocki avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Calico connects with a jab.
Nawrocki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Calico misses.
Nawrocki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Calico defending well as Nawrocki loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nawrocki. Calico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calico sizes up Nawrocki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Calico clobbers Nawrocki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nawrocki digs a good hook to Calico's body.
Calico's corner calls for a 1-2. Calico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki throws a body punch but Calico moves out of range.
Nawrocki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nawrocki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Calico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Calico dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nawrocki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nawrocki throws a lazy uppercut
and Calico makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calico lands an overhand right.
Calico tried to score with a low kick but Nawrocki checks it.
Nawrocki throws a hook but Calico blocks it.
Nawrocki throws a hook but Calico blocks it.
Calico throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nawrocki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nawrocki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Calico.
Calico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nawrocki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calico manages to avoid it.
Calico slips under a jab from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nawrocki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calico moves out of range of the strikes.
Calico throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nawrocki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nawrocki misses with an uppercut.
Calico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nawrocki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calico throws a leg kick which misses Nawrocki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nawrocki tries to avoid it.
Nawrocki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calico doesn't seem bothered though.
Calico misses with a low kick.
Nawrocki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nawrocki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calico is looking to land body kicks.
Calico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calico throws a leg kick but Nawrocki checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nawrocki misses with a wild body shot.
Nawrocki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calico at a distance.
Nawrocki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calico counters with a nice kick to the body.
Calico misses the shot to the body.
Calico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nawrocki. Nawrocki obviously looking to wear him down.
Calico throws a wild body kick that Nawrocki sees coming a mile off.
Calico sizes up Nawrocki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Calico tenderised Nawrocki's leg. Nawrocki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Calico is looking to score with low kicks.
Jay Calico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calico blocks a jab.
Nawrocki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calico. Nawrocki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Nawrocki misses the target.
Nawrocki lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws a hook but Calico blocks it.
Nawrocki misses with a hook. Calico ducked under it nicely.
Nawrocki looks for the body kick but Calico saw that one coming.
Nawrocki slips a jab and a cross from Calico.
Calico listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calico tries to clinch but Nawrocki moves out of range.
Calico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Calico ducks under a wild hook from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Calico connects with a leg kick. Nawrocki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nawrocki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki lands with a nice body punch.
Nawrocki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Calico.
Piotr Nawrocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calico throws a leg kick that misses.
Calico jabs Nawrocki right on the nose. Nawrocki blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nawrocki misses.
Nawrocki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nawrocki somewhat.
Nawrocki misses with a straight left.
A jab from Calico misses.
Nawrocki throws the left hand but Calico avoids the punch easily.
Nawrocki throws a leg kick but Calico checks it.
Calico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calico misses the shot to the body.
Nawrocki throws a right hand that misses
and Calico counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calico moves out of range as Nawrocki strikes.
Nawrocki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calico.
Calico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Calico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Calico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calico, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Calico!
Jay Calico seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikael Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Johansson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johansson throws a body punch but Burza moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Burza.
Burza wants to slow Johansson down by chopping away at his legs.
Burza gets a double leg takedown into Johansson's guard.
Burza forces his way into half guard.
Burza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johansson is staying active underneath Burza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Burza has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Johansson reverses the position - he's now on top in Burza's guard.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Burza.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Roman Burza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johansson has time to react.
A big left from Johansson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza throws a body kick that misses
and Johansson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johansson lands a jab.
Burza feints a jab promting Johansson to slip. Burza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johansson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson misses with a low kick.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Burza shoots in and bounces Johansson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johansson has his hands on Burza's head, controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burza tries to bum rush Johansson with a series of wild strikes but Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burza ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Burza moved out of range.
Burza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burza trying to mount his opponent but Johansson defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Burza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Burza slips the punch.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Burza 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.
Burza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johansson moves out of range as Burza throws a body kick.
Burza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Roman Burza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burza moves out of range of the strikes.
Burza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burza counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson throws a hook but Burza blocks it.
Johansson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Burza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burza slips a straight right by Johansson.
Burza misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely.
Johansson cracks Burza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burza.
Burza shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Burza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johansson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burza.
Burza connects with a looping right hand.
Burza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Burza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johansson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johansson's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson controls Burza momentarily but Burza frees himself.
Burza trying to move into half guard but instead Johansson has managed to sweep!
Burza is looking to stand back up but Johansson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Burza.
Burza trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johansson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roman Burza.
Johansson misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Johansson there.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burza.
Mikael Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johansson sprawls well initially but Burza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burza not doing much here.
Burza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza is looking to take a break and control but Johansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johansson looks for the body kick but Burza saw that one coming.
Burza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Burza.
Johansson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Burza getting side control.
Burza is thwarting Johansson's attempts to control the position.
Burza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burza is trying to control the action in half guard but Johansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burza throwing shots but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Burza has control of the leg.
Burza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johansson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johansson is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johansson is staying active underneath Burza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mikael Johansson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Burza scores with a spinning back kick!
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burza counters with a solid body kick.
Johansson defending well as Burza loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson scores with a punch to the head.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burza slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johansson circles away.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Burza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johansson. Johansson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Burza's body. Burza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burza moves out of range of the body kick from Johansson.
Johansson digs a good body shot into Burza's ribs.
Burza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burza throws a nice looking combination but Johansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burza defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Burza throws out a leg kick but Johansson moves out of range and Burza only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Burza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a body kick that misses
and Burza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johansson thinking.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Burza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johansson backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson misses with a hook
and Burza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burza lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johansson.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza looking to sit in guard and control but Johansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johansson!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikael Johansson.
I think Johansson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roman Burza!
In his post fight interview, Roman Burza gave a big smile as he said 'Chcę podziękować wszystkim polskim kibicom za przybycie i wsparcie mnie. Chcę wnieść mistrzowski pas do Polski. Mr. Johnny Lightening I want a shot at the title!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir's entrance music is Pride. A fine choice. Wisniewski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Wisniewski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisniewski throws an off balance right hand
and Noir moves into the clinch.
Wisniewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wisniewski is looking to clinch.
Wisniewski throws a hook but Noir avoids it easily.
Wisniewski throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Wisniewski has managed to clinch.
Wisniewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wisniewski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wisniewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
Wisniewski working aggressively here.
Noir manages to break the clinch.
Wisniewski throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Pawel Wisniewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisniewski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noir momentarily.
Wisniewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noir in his tracks.
Wisniewski throws a hook but Noir avoids it easily.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wisniewski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wisniewski clinches with his opponent.
Noir drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wisniewski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Noir avoids a kick to the body.
Noir explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wisniewski throws a big shot that misses.
Noir slips under a jab from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noir on the side of the head.
Pawel Wisniewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Noir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir wants to pass to mount but Wisniewski is defending the position.
Wisniewski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wisniewski.
Wisniewski trying to keep a closed guard but Noir is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wisniewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Wisniewski, not yet.
Noir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Noir looking to pass the guard.
Wisniewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noir pushing down on Wisniewski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Noir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wisniewski's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wisniewski wants to get back to full guard.
Wisniewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noir.
Wisniewski moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wisniewski's head.
Noir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wisniewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wisniewski trying to control the position.
Noir throwing strikes but missing.
Noir 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.
Noir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wisniewski pulls Noir in close to prevent any damage.
Noir scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisniewski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski keeping full guard, as Noir tries to pass.
Noir distracts Wisniewski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Noir advances to half guard.
Wisniewski wants to improve his position but Noir is controlling well.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wisniewski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Noir has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Noir postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Wisniewski bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Noir and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Noir!
A very excited looking Marshall Noir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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