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Gold Standard Fight Night 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Lunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ironsides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironsides is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Greatest Spy Theme Ever. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
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180 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Lunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ironsides!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunn throws a sloppy head kick and Ironsides moves out of range easily.
Ironsides lands a big head kick that sends Lunn tumbling to the mat! Ironsides takes a step backwards and waves Lunn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lunn is rocked!
It looks like Billy Lunn 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!
Ironsides closes the distance and pushes Lunn back into the cage.
Oh Lunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses.
Lunn blocks an elbow strike.
Lunn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ironsides after a bit of a struggle.
Lunn avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Lunn blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Lunn blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Lunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Lunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Ironsides shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lunn's brow.
Ironsides creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lunn has Ironsides pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ironsides manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Lunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lunn dodges an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Lunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Ironsides.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironsides is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ironsides comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Billy Lunn's cut is getting worse.
Lunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ironsides creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lunn dodges an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Lunn tries to stall but Ironsides uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ironsides prevents the takedown attempt.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lunn blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lunn's defenses.
Ironsides lands an elbow just above Lunn 's eye.
Lunn can't get the takedown.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses.
Lunn wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lunn's brow.
Ironsides is pressed up against the cage. Lunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ironsides down to the mat. Ironsides avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lunn is breathing heavily.
Ironsides closes the distance and clinches.
Lunn avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lunn blocks the elbow strike.
Ironsides pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ironsides.
Billy Lunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ironsides throws an elbow that misses.
Ironsides gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lunn is trying to break the clinch but Ironsides has him pressed against the cage.
Lunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ironsides lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Billy Lunn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Lunn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Ironsides!
Jason Ironsides 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cetnik Milos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Milos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snot - My Balls. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johansson's choice of entrance music: Tom Waits - Going out west.. This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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153 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cetnik Milos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Johansson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milos scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson closes the distance and pushes Milos back into the cage.
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milos throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease.
Johansson slips under a jab from Milos.
Milos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Hugo Johansson has been cut.
Milos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Milos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johansson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milos ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johansson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johansson throws a hook but Milos blocks it.
Milos shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos drops his hands momentarily and Johansson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Milos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cetnik Milos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Milos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johansson working the ground and pound.
Milos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johansson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johansson wants to control but Milos is keeping him busy.
Milos taking a bit of punishment here - Johansson scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson in side control, throwing shots but Milos defends.
Johansson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johansson working the ground and pound but Milos is defending the strikes.
Johansson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johansson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johansson scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johansson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Milos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johansson just content to control the position.
Johansson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Milos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johansson landing strikes.
Johansson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johansson cracks Milos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Milos pushes Johansson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johansson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Milos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Milos slips under a jab from Johansson.
Milos lands a head kick!
Milos throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease.
Milos throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Milos has Johansson pressed against the cage, preventing Johansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milos gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Milos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Milos moved out of range.
Milos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Milos moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Milos misses with a head kick.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milos.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Milos moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Cetnik Milos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milos doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away.
Milos slaps away a takedown attempt from Johansson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Milos misses its intended target.
Milos keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Milos. Beautiful body shot.
Milos is looking to land body kicks.
Milos scores with a nice strike.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson misses with a hook
and Milos counters with a right hand to the body.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Milos gets tackled into the cage by Johansson. Johansson maintains the clinch.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Milos.
Milos missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milos tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Milos back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milos has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Johansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Johansson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Milos looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Milos misses the jab.
A left and a right from Milos both land. Nice combination.
Milos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Milos throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
Johansson lands a jab-cross combination.
Milos is rocked!
Milos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Milos.
Oh Milos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milos glances at the clock... BAM! Johansson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Milos crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Milos is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Johansson!
Our winner, Hugo Johansson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Struck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struck has chosen One 24 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thunder Struck!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struck slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Struck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Struck which made him look bad.
Struck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Struck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Struck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struck misses the shot to the body.
Knight lands with a nice body kick.
Knight misses with a leg kick.
Struck misses with a hook
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Struck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Struck's calf.
Knight lands a head kick!
It looks like Thunder Struck has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Struck.
Struck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Struck fails to land.
Knight lands an elbow inside.
Struck working aggressively here.
Struck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Struck tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Struck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Struck has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Knight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Struck.
Struck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knight blocks a body shot from Struck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight tries a knee to the head but Struck blocks it.
Knight working Struck over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight is looking for a takedown.
Struck is working Knight over against the cage.
Struck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Struck throws a head punch that misses.
Knight blocks a body shot from Struck.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Struck blocks with his arms.
Knight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Struck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Struck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knight pushes off an throws an elbow but Struck leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Struck is working Knight over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Struck fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Knight.
Struck lands a shoulder strike.
Struck misses with some punches.
Struck blocks the elbow strike.
Knight keeps control of Struck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Struck won't allow Knight to pass to mount.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struck keeps working.
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Struck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Knight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight tries to control but Struck wriggling away.
Knight throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Struck 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thunder Struck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Struck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Struck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Struck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Struck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Struck throws a body kick that misses.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Struck misses with a looping right.
Struck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Struck - the referee stops the clock and Knight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Struck. Knight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Struck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Struck, right into the meat.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Struck counters with a stiff right hand.
Struck misses with a head kick.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Struck tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Knight. That snapped Struck's head back.
Ted Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struck. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Struck.
Struck lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight looks to throw a body kick
and Struck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Struck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a low kick, looking for Struck's leg but Struck calmly moves out of range.
Struck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Struck slips a jab from Knight.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Struck cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight swings for the body but Struck moves out of range.
Struck checks a low kick from Knight.
Knight throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Struck moves out of range easily.
Thunder Struck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struck throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Struck to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight cracks Struck with an open hand slap.
Struck thows a body shot but no joy.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Struck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Struck clinches.
Knight pushes Struck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Struck lands with a short shot to the head.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Struck avoids the damage to the body.
Struck swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struck.
Knight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight has Struck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Struck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Struck managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
Ted Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Struck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
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!
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Struck avoids the damage to the body.
Struck has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Struck throws a head punch that misses.
Struck blocks an elbow strike from Knight.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Struck takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Struck throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight prevents a body shot from Struck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thunder Struck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thunder Struck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Knight.
Struck throws a head kick that misses.
Struck wants to clinch.
Struck misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a body kick.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Thunder Struck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knight.
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Knight throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Knight controlling his opponent.
Struck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knight 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struck wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Knight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Struck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Knight is thwarting Struck's attempts to control the position.
Ted Knight has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Struck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Struck throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Struck tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Struck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Struck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Struck throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Struck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Struck walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Knight pushes Struck away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struck looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Struck moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Struck throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.
Struck keeps Knight at a distance using the push kick.
Struck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Struck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Struck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Struck's head.
Knight throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knight can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Struck misses with some punches.
Struck avoids the elbow strike from Knight, against the cage.
Struck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Struck prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight blocking some punches.
Struck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Struck swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Struck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Struck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Knight!
Ted Knight very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunson has chosen Move as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckknuckle misses with a looping right.
Brunson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buckknuckle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Buckknuckle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Buckknuckle misses its intended target.
Buckknuckle misses with a looping right.
Buckknuckle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brunson swinging wildly here.
Buckknuckle connects with a leg kick. Brunson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buckknuckle scores with a jab to the body.
Buckknuckle shoots in for a takedown but Brunson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Brunson. No joy for Buckknuckle on that attempt.
Buckknuckle wants to land a leg kick but Brunson is out of range.
Brunson lands a jab.
Buckknuckle lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckknuckle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buckknuckle looks for a takedown but Brunson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elwood Buckknuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckknuckle looks to land a right hand but Brunson moved out of range.
Buckknuckle throws a looping overhand right but Brunson ducks down to avoid it.
Brunson lands the left hand.
Buckknuckle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brunson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Buckknuckle throws a series of punches but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson avoids the body shot from Buckknuckle.
Brunson tries to sprawl but Buckknuckle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buckknuckle uses his free foot to push down on Brunson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brunson.
Buckknuckle with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Buckknuckle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Buckknuckle working the ground and pound effectively.
Brunson is rocked!
Buckknuckle has hold of Brunson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brunson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Buckknuckle punching from mount but Brunson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buckknuckle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brunson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Buckknuckle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brunson is now in Buckknuckle's guard. A big mistake from Buckknuckle there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckknuckle has a closed guard, preventing Brunson from standing up.
Buckknuckle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brunson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Buckknuckle has tightened it up now! Brunson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elwood Buckknuckle!
Elwood Buckknuckle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks has chosen Bang Your Head as his entrance music. Bill Hicks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Hicks off balance momentarily.
A head kick from Chavez lands but Hicks takes it in his stride.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Chavez's head.
Chavez rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Hicks tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hicks up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chavez up against the cage.
Hicks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hicks taking a breather.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hicks blocks it with crossed arms.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hicks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Hicks. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Chavez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hicks swinging wildly here.
Chavez drives through and clinches with Hicks against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez lands an uppercut.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Hicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Chavez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chavez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chavez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hickss head.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hicks's defenses.
Chavez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hicks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hicks tightens his grip and picks Chavez up, before dumping him to the ground. Chavez manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks stands and throws Chavez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hicks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Hicks checks the leg kick.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Hicks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hicks somewhat.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Miguel Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks jabs Chavez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Hicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hicks punishes Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavez throws a low kick but Hicks moves out of range easily.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Chavez.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Hicks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks shoots for a takedown but Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to move into range but Hicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Hicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Hicks seems unphased.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavez.
Chavez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Chavez lands a jab.
Chavez tries a low kick but Hicks avoids it.
Chavez defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks scores a takedown into full mount!
Hicks lands a heavy elbow.
Chavez is looking to improve his position but Hicks isn't that keen on the idea.
Chavez regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chavez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hicks throws a strike but Chavez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hicks trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez throws out a leg kick but Hicks moves out of range and Chavez only half commits.
Hicks jabs Chavez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Chavez slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks connects with the punch.
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hicks.
Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chavez throws a push kick but Hicks slaps the foot to one side.
Hicks ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Hicks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Hicks swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez thumps Hicks with a low kick.
Hicks 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.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Bill Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hicks.
Hicks misses the jab.
Hicks feints and as Chavez raises his hands in defense, Hicks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Hicks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chavez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chavez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miguel Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chavez controlling from the top position.
Hicks looking for subs off his back but Chavez has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chavez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hicks tries to roll over but Chavez keeps him under control.
Chavez is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
Chavez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Hicks.
I think Chavez 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Chavez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miguel Chavez made sure he mentioned Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Hydraulix 13.5 - D.A.V.E. the Drummer & Alex Calver. Aaron Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivanov jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Ivanov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Ivanov.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Ivanov's ribs.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie is looking to wear down Ivanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanov lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivanov catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanov.
Ivanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie sizes up Ivanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Ivanov misses its intended target.
Aleksander Ivanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Ivanov tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivanov counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Ivanov looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Ivanov thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Gracie with a hook.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanov scores with a push kick.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a jab when Ivanov was well out of range.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ivanov's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Ivanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
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 Aaron Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Ivanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivanov gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Gracie.
Ivanov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ivanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ivanov back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivanov.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Ivanov.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ivanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
Ivanov with a knee to the head.
It looks like Aaron Gracie has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Gracie.
A short uppercut from Ivanov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ivanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ivanov has time to react.
Ivanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanov.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
Gracie throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanov lands a jab.
Aleksander Ivanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a hook but Ivanov avoids it easily.
Ivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie tries to move into range but Ivanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick from Ivanov lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
That kick from Ivanov tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ivanov.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanov.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Aaron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Ivanov misses.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
Ivanov throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanov counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanov.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
Ivanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Ivanov connects with a body shot.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Ivanov tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Ivanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Ivanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov with a jab.
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ivanov to the ground. Gracie is now in Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Ivanov controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov is controlling Gracie's posture.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksander Ivanov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Ivanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanov lands with a good body shot.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ivanov throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Ivanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivanov 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Ivanov!
After winning the bout, Aleksander Ivanov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Song Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Tanaka (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Song Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taka Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Tanaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanaka stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tanaka looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there.
Lee working for a triangle but Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tanaka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanaka's back!
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.
Lee is trying to stick to Tanaka's back but Tanaka is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tanaka.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tanaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanaka passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Tanaka postures up.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Tanaka sits in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Taka Tanaka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taka Tanaka will probably get the nod.
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.
Lee throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Tanaka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Tanaka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Tanaka.
Tanaka is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka mounts Lee! Really nice guard pass there!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanaka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Tanaka wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee tries to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.
Tanaka prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Tanaka tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Tanaka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka with good strikes from the mount here!
Lee is rocked!
Tanaka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tanaka breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee tries to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanaka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
Taka Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Tanaka trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Tanaka passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tanaka is posturing up here but Lee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tanaka tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tanaka has to tap! Slick submission there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Song Lee!
Song Lee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (95% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Clothesoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julius Ceasar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Clothesoff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceasar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ceasar throws a body punch but Clothesoff moves out of range.
Clothesoff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clothesoff scores with a nice strike.
Ceasar blocks a jab.
Clothesoff misses with an uppercut
and Ceasar counters with a low kick, right behind Clothesoff 's knee.
Clothesoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ceasar.
Clothesoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Julius Ceasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clothesoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ceasar.
Clothesoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ceasar moves away.
Clothesoff throws a hook but Ceasar blocks it.
Clothesoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ceasar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clothesoff slips a straight right by Ceasar.
Ceasar tries to land a front kick but Clothesoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff misses with a leg kick.
Ceasar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ceasar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Ceasar as Clothesoff shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceasar's corner calls for a 1-2. Ceasar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clothesoff throws the left hand but Ceasar avoids the punch easily.
Clothesoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ceasar is looking to slow Clothesoff down with leg kicks.
Ceasar moves out of range as Clothesoff throws a body kick.
Clothesoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ceasar is out of range and Clothesoff settles back down.
Ceasar tries to close the distance and clinch but Clothesoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ceasar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clothesoff.
Ceasar clinches up with Clothesoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Clothesoff pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ceasar.
Ceasar swings wildly with an uppercut but Clothesoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clothesoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ceasar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Clothesoff misses.
Ceasar moves out of range as Clothesoff strikes.
Clothesoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ceasar throws a solid leg kick but Clothesoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ceasar.
Ceasar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ceasar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ceasar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clothesoff's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clothesoff throws a hook but Ceasar blocks it.
Ceasar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clothesoff takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ceasar moves forwards but Clothesoff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clothesoff. Ceasar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ceasar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ceasar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clothesoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ceasar throws a head kick that misses.
Clothesoff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Clothesoff misses.
Ceasar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clothesoff counters with a left to the body.
Clothesoff defending well as Ceasar loads up on a big left hand.
Clothesoff swinging wildly here.
Ceasar tries to clinch there but Clothesoff circles away.
Clothesoff cracks Ceasar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ceasar throws a leg kick
and Clothesoff counters with a stiff right hand.
Clothesoff connects with a jab.
Ceasar tries a head kick but it misses.
Clothesoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Julius Ceasar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar avoids the body shot from Clothesoff.
Ceasar throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceasar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clothesoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Clothesoff lands a nice looking body shot.
Ceasar swings widly with a right hand
enabling Clothesoff to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ceasar. Clothesoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ceasar.
Clothesoff is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clothesoff lands with an uppercut that bounces Ceasar off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Clothesoff finds it's way through Ceasar's defenses.
Clothesoff keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clothesoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Clothesoff throws the left hand but Ceasar avoids the punch easily.
Clothesoff moves out of range of the body kick.
Clothesoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Clothesoff will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clothesoff slips a straight right by Ceasar.
Clothesoff missing with a left hand there. Ceasar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ceasar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clothesoff throws a body punch but Ceasar moves out of range.
Clothesoff connects with a jab.
Ceasar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clothesoff's sensitive parts.
Clothesoff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ceasar on the side of the head.
Clothesoff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ceasar forces Clothesoff back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ceasar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clothesoff.
Ceasar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ceasar struggles to land a body shot inside as Clothesoff controls his hands.
Ceasar has Clothesoff pressed against the cage.
Clothesoff is trying to break the clinch but Ceasar is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clothesoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ceasar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ceasar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clothesoff blocking some punches.
Ceasar lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ceasar.
Ceasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ceasar working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clothesoff.
Clothesoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ceasar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ceasar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clothesoff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clothesoff successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clothesoff keeping moving, preventing Ceasar from controlling successfully.
Ceasar pushing down on Clothesoff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clothesoff tries to roll over but Ceasar keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clothesoff keeping control of the position.
Clothesoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clothesoff.
Clothesoff keeping moving, preventing Ceasar from controlling successfully.
Clothesoff has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ceasar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Clothesoff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar stands up and beckons Clothesoff to his feet.
Clothesoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ceasar tries to close the distance and clinch but Clothesoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clothesoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ceasar lands a slapping body shot.
Ceasar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ceasar is looking to clinch.
Ceasar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clothesoff manages to avoid it.
Ceasar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clothesoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Clothesoff finds it's way through Ceasar's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clothesoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Ceasar.
Ceasar staying out of range there.
Clothesoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliver Clothesoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ceasar throws a front kick that sends Clothesoff stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ceasar dodges the punch combination from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ceasar was well out of range. Poor timing from Clothesoff.
Ceasar throws a front kick that sends Clothesoff stumbling back into the cage.
Clothesoff misses the shot to the body.
Clothesoff misses with an uppercut. Ceasar saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ceasar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clothesoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ceasar wants to clinch.
Ceasar slips a straight right by Clothesoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Ceasar dominated that second round.
That's time! Ceasar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clothesoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clothesoff throws an overhand right that lands on Ceasar's shoulder, as Ceasar tries to avoid the shot.
Ceasar avoids the body shot from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ceasar misses with a kick to the body.
Ceasar stuns Clothesoff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ceasar tries to bum rush Clothesoff with a series of wild strikes but Clothesoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clothesoff throws out a leg kick but Ceasar moves out of range and Clothesoff only half commits.
Ceasar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clothesoff 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ceasar!
Clothesoff throws a body punch but Ceasar moves out of range.
Ceasar throws a solid leg kick but Clothesoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ceasar.
A bone on bone clash there as Clothesoff blocks the leg kick.
Clothesoff jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ceasar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceasar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ceasar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ceasar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ceasar misses with a body kick.
Clothesoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Ceasar does it's job there.
Clothesoff misses with an uppercut
and Ceasar counters with an inside leg kick.
Clothesoff blocks a head kick by Ceasar.
Ceasar slips a jab from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ceasar moves away.
Ceasar staying out of range there.
Ceasar tries to clinch up.
Ceasar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clothesoff takes a step back to recover.
Ceasar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clothesoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ceasar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clothesoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ceasar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clothesoff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ceasar throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clothesoff throws a leg kick but Ceasar moved away.
Clothesoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ceasar manages to avoid it.
Clothesoff throws a leg kick but Ceasar checks it.
Ceasar moves out of range of the strikes.
Clothesoff misses with a hook. Ceasar ducked under it nicely.
Ceasar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clothesoff fails to land the takedown.
Clothesoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clothesoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ceasar lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Clothesoff.
Clothesoff clobbers Ceasar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clothesoff slips under a jab from Ceasar.
Ceasar forces Clothesoff back against the cage and clinches.
Ceasar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ceasar lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ceasar.
Ceasar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ceasar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ceasar lands a shoulder strike.
Clothesoff successfully pulls guard.
Clothesoff working for a triangle but Ceasar defends it easily.
Clothesoff is working an open guard so Ceasar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Clothesoff checks a leg kick nicely.
Clothesoff throws a leg kick but Ceasar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ceasar moves away from the strike by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ceasar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clothesoff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ceasar.
Clothesoff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ceasar's head backwards.
Ceasar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ceasar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ceasar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clothesoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Ceasar.
Ceasar moves in looking to clinch but Clothesoff pushes him off.
Ceasar misses with a wild body shot.
Ceasar tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Ceasar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ceasar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Ceasar!
In his post fight interview, Julius Ceasar gave a big smile as he said 'Olympic wrestlers are pussies.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Ondoy (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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190 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Ondoy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper misses with a body punch
and Ondoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harper throws an overhand right that lands on Ondoy's shoulder, as Ondoy tries to avoid the shot.
Ondoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ondoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harper counters with an outside leg kick.
Ondoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
Ondoy throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Harper tries to clinch but Ondoy moves out of range.
Ondoy moves out of range as Harper throws a body kick.
Harper looks to land a body kick but Ondoy moved away.
Ondoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Harper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ondoy checks a leg kick.
Ondoy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harper.
Harper throws out a loose jab but Ondoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper throws a solid leg kick but Ondoy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harper.
Harper misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Ondoy does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy blocks a leg kick.
Harper tries a low kick but Ondoy avoids it.
Harper staying out of range there.
Ondoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harper can pounce on him.
Ondoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harper. Harper obviously looking to wear him down.
Ondoy scores with a jab.
Harper throws a body kick that misses.
Ondoy is looking to clinch but Harper is avoiding it.
Ondoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ondoy.
Harper dodges the punch combination from Ondoy.
Ondoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Harper thows a body shot but no joy.
Harper doesn't manage to clinch there - Ondoy circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Harper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ondoy moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ondoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ondoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ondoy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ondoy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harper eats them both and turns towards Ondoy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Ondoy.
Harper throws a chopping leg kick but Ondoy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harper throws a leg kick
and Ondoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harper thinking.
Harper misses with a low kick.
Ondoy tries to clinch up
and Harper counters with a leg kick.
Ondoy scores with a hook.
Ondoy closes the distance and pushes Harper back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Ondoy backwards.
Ondoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ondoy avoids it.
A short left from Ondoy.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Ondoy blocks an elbow strike from Harper.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ondoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harper's elbow.
Ondoy digs a right hand into Harper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harper's gas tank.
Harper pushes Ondoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper tries a body shot but Ondoy blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
Ondoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Ondoy lands a body shot.
Ondoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ondoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harper backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper blocking some punches.
Harper blocks a body shot from Ondoy.
Harper is leaning against Ondoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harper throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ondoy wants to stall.
Ondoy lands a shoulder strike.
Ondoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ondoy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
Harper landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Ondoy as the two fighters clinch.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ondoy can't find room to land a body shot as Harper controls the 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 Charles Harper will probably get the nod.
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.
Harper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ondoy avoids the head kick by Harper.
Harper cracks Ondoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ondoy with a jab.
Harper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harper is looking to clinch.
Harper walks into a stiff left hand from Ondoy.
Harper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ondoy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ondoy clinches.
Ondoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Harper controls his hands.
Ondoy can't find room to land a body shot as Harper controls the action.
Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Ondoy controls the action.
Ondoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Ondoy controls the action.
Ondoy misses with a punch to the body.
Ondoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ondoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Ondoy taking a breather.
Ondoy is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Harper has denied him.
Ondoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Harper controls his hands.
Ondoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Harper backwards.
Harper tries to work over Ondoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ondoys head.
Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ondoy throws a head punch that misses.
Harper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harper prevents a body shot from Ondoy.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ondoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Ondoy avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ondoy misses with a body punch.
Ondoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ondoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harper backwards.
Ondoy is looking to control Harper's arms but Harper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ondoy has his back to the cage.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Ondoy avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Ondoy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
Ondoy leaning against his opponent.
Ondoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ondoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Pepeng Ondoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Ondoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
Ondoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Harper backwards.
Harper prevents a body shot from Ondoy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ondoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Harper controls his hands.
Harper tries to work over Ondoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ondoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Harper.
Harper pushes Ondoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ondoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ondoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harper up against the cage.
Harper is working Ondoy over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ondoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ondoy tries to work over Harper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Ondoy controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Ondoy controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
Harper blocks a body shot from Ondoy.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Ondoy is blocking nicely.
Harper missing with knees to the body.
Ondoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ondoy lands with a light punch inside.
Ondoy can't find room to land a body shot as Harper controls the action.
Ondoy lands with a light punch inside.
Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ondoy backwards.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ondoy.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ondoy's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ondoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harper misses with some punches.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pepeng Ondoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ondoy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ondoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harper.
A swing and a miss from Ondoy.
Ondoy blocks a head kick by Harper.
A punch combination from Ondoy misses.
Harper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ondoy moves out of range of the body kick.
Ondoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ondoy throws a right hand that Harper ducks under and follows up with a left that Harper also avoids with ease.
Ondoy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harper under the eye.
Harper tried to score with a low kick but Ondoy checks it.
Ondoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ondoy blocks a leg kick.
Harper tries to land a body kick
and Ondoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ondoy's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ondoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harper counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondoy moves in looking to clinch but Harper pushes him off.
Ondoy lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Harper tenderised Ondoy's leg. Ondoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Charles Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper throws a head kick that half lands.
Harper blocks a jab.
Ondoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ondoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ondoy lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper working aggressively here.
Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ondoy misses with a punch to the body.
Ondoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harper misses with a knee to the head.
Harper blocks an uppercut.
Ondoy lands a left hand.
Ondoy misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy gets through Harper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harper lands an elbow just above Ondoy 's eye.
A body shot lands from Ondoy.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ondoy backwards.
A hook to the body from Ondoy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Ondoy pushes Harper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ondoy is working Harper over against the cage.
Ondoy works on Harper's body with a couple of short punches.
Ondoy lands a shoulder strike.
Harper tries a body shot but Ondoy blocks it.
Good body shot from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harper or not.
Ondoy lands with a light punch inside.
Ondoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ondoy blocks a body shot from Harper.
Ondoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondoy stalling against the cage.
A short left from Ondoy.
Ondoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ondoy blocks an uppercut.
Ondoy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harper is keeping busy.
Ondoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ondoy.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Ondoy stalling in the clinch but Harper improves position.
Ondoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Harper backwards.
Ondoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ondoy lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper being controlled against the cage.
Ondoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ondoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ondoy is pushing Harper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harper misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ondoy.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Ondoy avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
Ondoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harpers head.
A right hand to the body from Ondoy.
Ondoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepeng Ondoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ondoy 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepeng Ondoy!
Pepeng Ondoy gave a mention to Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amok comes to the cage accompanied by Devils. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregorio San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amok looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San Pedro defending well as Amok loads up on a big left hand.
Amok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro slips under a jab.
San Pedro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Amok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Amok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San Pedro wants to control from the top but Amok keeps moving.
San Pedro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amok wants to sweep but no luck.
San Pedro wants to pass the guard but Amok is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San Pedro manages to get himself to full guard.
San Pedro pulls Amok in to control the position.
Amok controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San Pedro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amok chips away with some ground and pound.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but San Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amok passes into half guard.
San Pedro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amok is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
San Pedro wants to get back to full guard.
Amok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
San Pedro trying to control from the bottom.
San Pedro is not content to let Amok control the position.
Amok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed San Pedro's head.
Amok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Amok lands a nice short elbow.
Amok throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing San Pedro to regain full guard.
Amok working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of San Pedro's head.
Amok stopping the sweep attempt from San Pedro.
Amok pushing down on San Pedro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amok trying to control from half guard but San Pedro is working away.
Amok trying to pass the guard but San Pedro defending well.
Amok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amok throwing shots but San Pedro is blocking nicely.
Amok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San Pedro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amok looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks San Pedro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. San Pedro defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
San Pedro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gregorio San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amok misses with a body kick.
Amok takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok 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.
Amok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Uriel Amok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
San Pedro controlling the position well.
Amok trying to pass the guard but San Pedro defending well.
San Pedro keeping hold of Amok's head, controlling as best he can.
San Pedro has hold of Amok's hands but Amok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Amok is stalling here. San Pedro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Amok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and San Pedro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Amok 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.
Amok prevents San Pedro from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Amok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amok is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Amok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amok has his hands on San Pedro's head, controlling the position.
Amok is looking for a triangle but San Pedro pushes his legs off easily.
Amok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
San Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok controlling the action here.
Amok prevents San Pedro from improving his position.
Amok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
San Pedro has hold of Amok's hands but Amok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
San Pedro wants to sweep but Amok has passed to side control!
San Pedro is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amok trying to control the position but San Pedro is working away.
San Pedro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
San Pedro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
San Pedro tries to buck Amok off but Amok is having none of it.
Amok misses with the ground and pound.
Amok tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
San Pedro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro won't allow Amok to pass to mount.
Amok stalling away here and it's allowed San Pedro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
San Pedro wants to sweep here but Amok controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amok with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok looking to sit in guard and control but San Pedro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
San Pedro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Amok connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back.
Amok scores with a nice body kick.
San Pedro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amok counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily.
San Pedro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amok counters with a nice leg kick.
Amok throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from San Pedro misses.
Amok lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
Amok jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok drives through with a takedown into guard.
San Pedro can't keep his opponent in guard - Amok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
San Pedro is not content to let Amok control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Amok lands a nice short elbow.
San Pedro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amok.
Amok working the head and body with strikes.
San Pedro wants to control but Amok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amok in particular looking to stall.
Gregorio San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro is trying to get back to full guard.
Amok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San Pedro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amok with the ground and pound but San Pedro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Amok looking to sit in guard and control but San Pedro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Amok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San Pedro manages to get himself to full guard.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok trying to move into half guard but instead San Pedro has managed to sweep!
San Pedro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
San Pedro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Amok here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Amok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked San Pedro off and has taken his back!
Amok punishes San Pedro with strikes from the back mount.
San Pedro has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Amok scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. San Pedro is looking for a way out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok gets his hooks in and is throwing 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!
Amok has San Pedro flattened out and is raining down punches.
Amok is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
San Pedro is rocked!
Amok struggling to land strikes to the head as San Pedro covers up.
Uriel Amok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amok trying to control momentarily.
Amok lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Amok has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for San Pedro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Amok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Amok!
Uriel Amok managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, {R.W} Four Aces Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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