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MLC 102: BuntingvsFriedricksen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muay Thai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Young!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Thai tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
Young drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Young drops back looking for a leg! Thai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thai manages to kick Young off! Young jumps back into Thai's guard.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Thai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Thai is retaining full guard.
Thai wants to get back to his feet but Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Young connects with a couple of short punches.
Young wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Thai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Young is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thai is trying to stand up here but Young is controlling him well.
Young trying to pass the guard but Thai defending well.
Thai is trying to stand back up but Young is controlling him
Young throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young prevents Thai from standing back up.
Young working Thai over with strikes.
Thai is in trouble now - Young has advanced to mount!
Young scoring with strikes but Thai is staying in there.
Young thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to finish this one by submission but Thai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Young.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Young raining down shots from the mount!
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Young lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thai hang on?
Young connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Young with good strikes from the mount here!
Young drops a big elbow. That's hurt Thai! More shots from Young and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Young!
A victorious Keith Young thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ton Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vodka has chosen The Rodeo Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ton Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vodka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Vodka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Allen tries to bench press Vodka off him but Vodka keeps the position.
Vodka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Allen some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vodka scoring with punches from side control.
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!
Vodka is putting a hurting on Allen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vodka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Allen some visible discomfort.
Vodka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Allen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Allen taking a bit of punishment here - Vodka scoring with strikes.
Vodka cracks Allen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Allen is rocked!
Vodka scores with punches from side control.
Oh Allen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vodka controlling from side mount.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodka taking a break here but Allen is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vodka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Allen has a hand on Vodka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vodka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Allen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vodka looking to isolate an arm here. Allen doesn't see it coming and as Vodka extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vodka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Vodka!
After winning the bout, Vlad Vodka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suan Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton. Suan Paredes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Riley Marshall's chin.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riley Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suan Paredes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Paredes looks for a takedown but Marshall sprawls well.
Marshall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paredes counters with a nice uppercut.
Paredes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marshall's half guard.
Marshall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paredes.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marshall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paredes.
Paredes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paredes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Paredes is very close to passing his half guard.
Paredes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marshall's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Paredes.
Paredes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredes throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
Paredes cracks Marshall with a solid left hand.
Paredes chips away with some ground and pound.
Paredes works over Marshall with some ground and pound from guard.
Paredes lands a couple of elbows.
Paredes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marshall is rocked!
Marshall working a defensive guard here.
Oh Marshall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paredes with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paredes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paredes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paredes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paredes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paredes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paredes loads up on a big left hand. Marshall felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Paredes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Marshall can't hide his disappointment, as Paredes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suan Paredes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Suan Paredes thanked Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMichaels has chosen When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
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288 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McMichaels!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann wants to land a leg kick but McMichaels is out of range.
McMichaels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mann blocks a head kick by McMichaels.
Mann connects with a solid leg kick.
McMichaels slips a jab and a cross from Mann.
Mann moves away from the strike by McMichaels.
McMichaels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mark Mann has been cut.
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!
McMichaels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Mann catches McMichaels right on the button with a cross.
McMichaels misses the jab.
Mann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mann.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. McMichaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but McMichaels moves his leg out of the way.
Mann blocks a leg kick.
Mann misses with a body shot.
McMichaels blocks a low kick nicely.
Mann misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
McMichaels lands a lovely overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Mann.
It looks like Mickey McMichaels has been cut.
McMichaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Mann catches McMichaels right on the button with a cross.
McMichaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMichaels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mann checks the leg kick.
McMichaels is looking to score with low kicks.
Mann lands a nice leg kick that just misses McMichaels's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMichaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Mann scores with the left hand. McMichaels knows he should have avoided that one.
McMichaels misses the jab.
Mann lands a slapping body shot.
McMichaels looks gassed!
Good leg kick by Mann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mann lands a nice hook to McMichaels's body. McMichaels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mann scores with a shot to the body.
Mann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McMichaels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mann throws a front kick aimed at McMichaels's knee but McMichaels avoids it well.
Mann forces McMichaels back against the cage and clinches.
Mann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mann for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mann lands a nice shot to the body.
McMichaels letting Mann take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
McMichaels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mann.
Mann connects with an inside leg kick.
McMichaels checks the leg kick nicely there.
McMichaels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mann can pounce on him.
Mann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mann digs a good body shot into McMichaels's ribs.
McMichaels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mann tries a low kick but McMichaels avoids it.
Mann moves into the clinch.
Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMichaels dodges an elbow strike from Mann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mann landing knees to the body.
Mann crunches a lovely knee into McMichaels's ribcage.
McMichaels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McMichaels blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from McMichaels.
McMichaels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow.
Mann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
McMichaels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McMichaels throws a big shot that misses.
Mann lands a body shot.
Mann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mann is struggling to control the position.
Mann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McMichaels trying to stall but Mann improves his position.
Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mann lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann presses McMichaels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mann is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mann dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mann is looking to chop away at McMichaels's legs.
Mann checks a low kick from McMichaels.
Mann is looking to wear down McMichaels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mann moves out of range of the leg kick from McMichaels.
An inside leg kick lands from McMichaels.
McMichaels avoids the body shot from Mann.
McMichaels misses with a low kick as Mann jumps back.
Mann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mann misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
Mark Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann connects with a body shot that sends McMichaels's belly button to the back.
Mann rushes McMichaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McMichaels is looking to control Mann's arms but Mann gets an underhook and turns him. Now McMichaels has his back to the cage.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but McMichaels avoids the damage to the body.
McMichaels misses with a punch to the body.
McMichaels looking to slow down the pace here.
McMichaels avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
McMichaels is breathing heavily.
Mann is leaning against McMichaels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McMichaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mann has McMichaels pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mann.
Mann lands an elbow inside that McMichaels shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Mann.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but McMichaels avoids the damage to the body.
Mann displaying some good clinch control by pressing McMichaels up against the cage.
Mann missing with knees to the body.
Mann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMichaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMichaels can't find room to land a body shot as Mann controls the action.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as McMichaels controls the action.
Mann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mann just leaning against McMichaels, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McMichaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMichaels can do to turn this around?
McMichaels throws a chopping leg kick but Mann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McMichaels checks a low kick from Mann.
McMichaels throws a wild body kick that Mann sees coming a mile off.
Mann cracks the inside of McMichaels's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a low kick but McMichaels moves out of range easily.
McMichaels misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mann lands a really nice looking cross but McMichaels seems unphased.
Mann lands a body shot.
Mann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McMichaels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann jabs at McMichaels's body.
McMichaels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mann, right into the meat.
Mann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McMichaels is rocked!
Mann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mann lands a jab to McMichaels's midsection.
Mann closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McMichaels! Mann dives in looking to finish! McMichaels 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 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Mann!
A victorious Mark Mann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buan Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Veilleux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Life - The Game. Veilleux is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pou Lari A.. Guillaume Veilleux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buan Chaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guillaume Veilleux!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Veilleux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Veilleux sprawls well. Veilleux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guillaume Veilleux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veilleux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Veilleux misses with a looping left.
Veilleux connects with a body shot.
Veilleux plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Chaka swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Chaka face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guillaume Veilleux!
Guillaume Veilleux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parfait Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton comes to the cage accompanied by The man in the moon is a newfie. Gorawski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. Mariusz Gorawski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Parfait Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorawski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton looks to land a combination but Gorawski avoids it well.
Gorawski checks a low kick from Hilton.
Gorawski tries to clinch but Hilton moves out of range.
Hilton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gorawski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hilton misses with the combination.
Hilton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gorawski connects with a single shot there.
Hilton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorawski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton slips a jab and a cross from Gorawski.
Gorawski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gorawski, as that shot connected.
Gorawski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gorawski avoids the head kick by Hilton.
Gorawski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hilton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hilton throwing shots but Gorawski is blocking nicely.
Hilton prevents Gorawski from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorawski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorawski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorawski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorawski trying to keep a closed guard but Hilton is proving a slippery customer.
Gorawski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gorawski is on top in guard.
Gorawski looking to sit in guard and control but Hilton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hilton throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilton wants to control from the top but Gorawski keeps moving.
Gorawski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hilton manages to get himself to full guard.
Gorawski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorawski wants to pass the guard but Hilton is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorawski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Gorawski from controlling successfully.
Gorawski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hilton's guard.
Gorawski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hilton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hilton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hilton tries to get out of the position.
Gorawski stalling away here and it's allowed Hilton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gorawski wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorawski on the ground.
Mariusz Gorawski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gorawski works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Gorawski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorawski lands a nice looking body shot.
Gorawski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gorawski just leaning against Hilton, taking a breather.
Gorawski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hilton pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilton fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorawski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Gorawski 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.
Hilton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gorawski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gorawski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hilton throws a sloppy head kick and Gorawski moves out of range easily.
Gorawski lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hilton, right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hilton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorawski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gorawski showed some decent athleticism there.
Gorawski wants to advance to full mount but Hilton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gorawski trying to control but Hilton is working from the bottom.
Hilton is trying to keep Gorawski in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorawski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gorawski stands and throws Hilton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gorawski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hilton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gorawski wants to control but Hilton is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hilton down.
Gorawski tries to score with some ground and pound. Hilton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Gorawski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gorawski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Check out the look on Gorawski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Gorawski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gorawski grinds an elbow into Hilton's temple.
Hilton parries the strikes from Gorawski easily there. Gorawski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hilton to escape.
Gorawski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gorawski working away.
Gorawski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorawski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gorawski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hilton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gorawski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hilton some visible discomfort.
Gorawski trying to control the position but Hilton is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorawski wants to take a breather but Hilton manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gorawski.
Gorawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton is retaining full guard.
Hilton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gorawski trying to control but Hilton is working from the bottom.
Mariusz Gorawski has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorawski sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Gorawski 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!
A head kick misses from Hilton.
Hilton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gorawski.
Gorawski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hilton fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorawski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hilton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gorawski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hilton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton scoring well with a low kick there.
Gorawski moves out of range of the strikes.
Hilton takes one to the chin there.
Oh Hilton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hilton looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gorawski lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hilton. Gorawski pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Gorawski!
Mariusz Gorawski 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Cunningham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Killjoy's chin.
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195 lbs
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killjoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killjoy connects with a jab.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killjoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killjoy tries to clinch up.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Killjoy moves out of range easily.
Killjoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cunningham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kevin Killjoy has been cut.
Killjoy misses with a double jab.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that Killjoy avoids nicely.
Kevin Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killjoy avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Killjoy moves out of range.
Killjoy rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killjoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killjoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Killjoy moves to clinch but Cunningham breaks away
and Cunningham counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy throws a nice looking combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killjoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Killjoy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cunningham counters with a straight right hand.
Cunningham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killjoy throws a series of punches but Cunningham avoids them all with ease.
Killjoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killjoy looks to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a big head kick but Killjoy shrugs it off.
Cunningham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killjoy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cunningham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cunningham.
Killjoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cunningham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cunningham lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cunningham.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cunningham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunningham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Cunningham tenderised Killjoy's leg. Killjoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunningham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killjoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Killjoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killjoy.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Killjoy moved away.
Cunningham throws a chopping leg kick but Killjoy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cunningham stalks Killjoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killjoy's face. Killjoy staggers backwards, shaken.
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cunningham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunningham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Killjoy blocks the leg kick.
Cunningham tried to score with a low kick but Killjoy checks it.
Killjoy checks a leg kick nicely.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunningham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killjoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Cunningham slips under a jab.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cunningham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham tests Killjoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cunningham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Killjoy.
Killjoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cunningham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cunningham counters with an outside leg kick.
Killjoy wants to clinch up but Cunningham keeps it at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cunningham!
Killjoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cunningham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killjoy clinches with his opponent.
Killjoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cunningham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killjoy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cunningham.
Killjoy looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham working Killjoy over with knees to the body.
A short right from Cunningham.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cunningham.
Cunningham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cunningham struggles to land a body shot inside as Killjoy controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Killjoy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Killjoy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Killjoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cunningham counters with a three punch combo that has Killjoy backing up. Killjoy nods at Cunningham to acknowledge the strikes.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Randall Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Cunningham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killjoy.
Cunningham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Killjoy looks to land a left hand but Cunningham moved out of range nicely.
Killjoy wants to clinch up but Cunningham keeps it at a distance.
Killjoy darts in and clinches Cunningham up against the cage.
Cunningham tries to land knees in the clinch but Killjoy avoids the damage to the body.
Killjoy has a couple of punches blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
Cunningham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killjoy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunningham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killjoy swinging wildly here.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Killjoy misses.
Cunningham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cunningham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killjoy's calf.
Killjoy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Killjoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Killjoy is breathing heavily.
Killjoy clinches up with Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage.
Killjoy misses with some punches.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cunningham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunningham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killjoy misses with a series of wild punches.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Killjoy. Killjoy maintains the clinch.
Killjoy avoiding damage as Cunningham throws knees to the body.
Cunningham lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cunningham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Killjoy wants to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a left and a right that stings Killjoy.
That has opened up Kevin Killjoy's cut even more.
Cunningham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killjoy darts in trying to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a good low kick that Killjoy was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Killjoy moves out of range.
Killjoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Cunningham finds it's way through Killjoy's defenses.
A head kick from Cunningham lands but Killjoy takes it in his stride.
Killjoy is rocked!
Killjoy swings widly with a right hand
and Cunningham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killjoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Cunningham throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Killjoy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cunningham lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Randall Cunningham!
Randall Cunningham retains his middleweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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32
167 lbs
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155 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots in and bounces Xavier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hendricks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Xavier is retaining full guard.
Hendricks throws an elbow that misses. Xavier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hendricks's guard. Nice move by Xavier!
Xavier won't allow Hendricks to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xavier won't allow Hendricks to sweep him here.
Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xavier trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier drops back looking for a leg! Hendricks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hendricks manages to kick Xavier off! Xavier jumps back into Hendricks's guard.
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Xavier slips nicely into half guard.
Xavier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hendricks is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xavier trying to control but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks is trying to escape the mount but Xavier keeps good control and instead manages to take Hendricks's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier looking to break Hendricks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hendricks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Xavier will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hendricks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Xavier has control of the leg.
Xavier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hendricks is just riding it out for now. Xavier eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xavier trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier is thwarting Hendricks's attempts to control the position.
Hendricks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendricks moves away.
Hendricks slips under a jab from Xavier.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the body
and Xavier counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Hendricks lands.
Hendricks throws a low kick but Xavier avoids it.
Xavier misses with an uppercut. Hendricks saw that one coming.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Xavier is just out of range.
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
Hendricks throws a front kick aimed at Xavier's knee but Xavier avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendricks misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xavier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xavier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hendricks showed some decent athleticism there.
Xavier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
Bittor Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks rolls, trying to escape but Xavier keeps control of the position.
Hendricks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Xavier's arms.
Hendricks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Xavier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks is trying to control but can't.
Xavier 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.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hendricks has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Xavier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xavier wants to free his trapped foot but Hendricks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xavier is keen to just control but Hendricks is a slippery customer.
Xavier moves into full mount! Hendricks won't be happy about that!
Xavier wants to finish this one by submission but Hendricks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Xavier.
Xavier wants to control the pace but Hendricks is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier looking to finish Hendricks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hendricks!
It looks like Johny Hendricks has been cut.
Xavier is working for a guillotine from mount but Hendricks frees his head quite easily.
Xavier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hendricks?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier has hold of Hendricks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hendricks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hendricks can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johny Hendricks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab by Xavier.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Xavier can't escape the position.
Xavier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hendricks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xavier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hendricks.
Xavier won't allow Hendricks to pass to mount.
Xavier manages to get to full guard.
Hendricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendricks is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendricks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xavier's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xavier working for a triangle but Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks throws an elbow that misses. Xavier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hendricks's guard. Nice move by Xavier!
Hendricks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendricks, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Xavier is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendricks has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Xavier is proving a slippery customer.
Hendricks keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.
Xavier preventing the sweep.
Hendricks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xavier tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendricks is retaining full guard.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Xavier lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.
Bittor Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Xavier seems content to control.
Xavier is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bittor Xavier.
Xavier takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bittor Xavier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xavier, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier made sure to mention his sponsor, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine has chosen Stupid KId as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ray Machine acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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154 lbs
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147 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jolley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machine scores with a takedown into Jolley's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jolley working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
Jolley working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine with a nice head shot there.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Jolley.
Machine wants to control from the top but Jolley keeps moving.
Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jolley controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jolley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine trying to control but Jolley is working from the bottom.
Jolley trying to control the position.
Jolley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machine defends well.
Machine won't allow Jolley to sweep him here.
Jolley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machine is aware though and is defending well.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine passes Jolley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jolley wants to get back to full guard.
Machine throwing shots but Jolley is blocking nicely.
Machine moves into full mount! Jolley won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine controlling the position easily from mount.
Machine tries to control but Jolley wriggling away.
Jolley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jolley hang on?
Machine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jolley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jolley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jolley shrugs it off.
Jolley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Machine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jolley gets back to full guard.
Machine postures up in Jolley's guard and throws a big left but Jolley blocks it.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Jolley blocks nicely.
Jolley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine trying to control but Jolley is working from the bottom.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Jolley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jolley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machine has managed to get both his arms back between Jolley's legs - danger averted.
Machine is working Jolley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine stands and throws Jolley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jolley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but Jolley 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.
Jolley wants to control but Machine postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Machine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machine moves into the clinch.
Jolley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Machine is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jolley to the mat. Jolley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine drops back looking for a leg! Jolley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jolley manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Jolley's guard.
Machine wants to control from the top but Jolley keeps moving.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jolley is keeping the position for now.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jolley keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Jolley is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine advances to half guard.
Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jolley defends it well.
Jolley wants to control but Machine is keeping busy.
Jolley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jolley wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jolley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jolley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machine is aware though and is defending well.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jolley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine with a nice head shot there.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Jolley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jolley kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jolley is looking for a triangle here but Machine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machine working away.
Machine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jolley is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.
Jolley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machine is working for a kimura but Jolley is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is keen to just control but Jolley is a slippery customer.
Jolley is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jolley avoid being mounted?
Machine is trying to control. Jolley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jolley is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Machine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jolley!
Jolley is looking to improve his position but Machine isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley wants to control but Machine is having none of it.
Machine lands a big shot there that rocks Jolley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jolley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machine working for a guillotine from mount but Jolley is in no mood to give up.
Machine looking to control but Jolley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jolley is desperately trying 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.
Machine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jolley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine scores with a jab to the body.
Jolley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Jolley throws a sloppy body shot
and Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jolley, as that shot connected.
Jolley leaves Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jolley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jolley throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Jolley misses with a two punch combination.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jolley just misses with a punch to the body.
Jolley slips under a jab from Machine.
James Jolley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jolley misses with a lunging right hand
and Jolley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jolley walks into a jab.
Machine throws a body punch but Jolley moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolley takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Jolley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machine but Machine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jolley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machine avoids it really well and circles away.
Machine digs a good body shot into Jolley's ribs.
Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolley was well out of range. Poor timing from Machine.
Jolley misses with a straight right.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jolley.
Jolley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jolley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jolley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jolley throws a big elbow that misses.
Machine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jolley is aware though and is defending well.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Jolley from controlling successfully.
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.
Jolley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jolley, into his guard.
Machine wants to control from the top but Jolley keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolley looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Jolley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolley has his foot on Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machine works his way back into a safe position though.
Jolley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machine passes into half guard.
Jolley wants to get back to full guard.
Jolley is in trouble now - Machine has advanced to mount!
Machine content just to control the position here.
Machine trying to control but Jolley is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley wants to hold on but Machine pushes him away.
James Jolley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolley has given up his back here. Will Machine look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Machine has good solid back control here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Machine. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jolley looking very determined here, making life difficult for Machine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Machine!
Ray Machine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Friedricksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedricksen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pursuit of Vikings by Amon Amarth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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297 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harald Friedricksen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunting avoids the head kick by Friedricksen.
Friedricksen throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Harald Friedricksen has been cut.
Bunting throws a right and a left that Friedricksen avoids nicely.
Bunting misses with a looping left.
Bunting punishes Friedricksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunting avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunting throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big left from Friedricksen misses.
Friedricksen lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Bunting fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friedricksen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Friedricksen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunting.
Friedricksen looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bunting passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Friedricksen!
Bunting controlling from the full mount.
Bunting looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bunting lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunting throws some wild stikes that Friedricksen manages to avoid easily.
Bunting lands a big shot there that rocks Friedricksen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting with a couple of short strikes.
Bunting looking to finish with strikes here!
Friedricksen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Friedricksen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bunting postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Friedricksen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Friedricksen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bunting!
John Bunting retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking John Bunting 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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