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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Sproule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quatro Teenth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quatro Teenth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sproule!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quatro Teenth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teenth misses with a straight left.
Teenth clinches up with Sproule and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Teenth.
Teenth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sproule's efforts to push away.
Teenth just leaning against Sproule, taking a breather.
Teenth landing knees to the head.
Teenth scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teenth connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like James Sproule has been cut.
Sproule is breathing heavily.
Teenth lands a knee to the head.
Teenth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teenth lands a damaging elbow.
Teenth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sproule blocks it with crossed arms.
Teenth'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.
Sproule takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sproule takes an elbow to the forehead.
Teenth looking to throw knees to the head but Sproule is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teenth scores a nice knee to the body.
Teenth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Teenth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sproule in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Teenth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Teenth slowing the pace effectively.
Teenth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Teenth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sproule blocks it with crossed arms.
Teenth has Sproule pressed against the cage, preventing Sproule from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teenth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teenth stalling in the clinch.
Teenth landing knees to the head.
Teenth with a knee to the head.
Sproule is rocked!
Teenth crunches a lovely knee into Sproule's ribcage.
Oh Sproule is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teenth lands a knee to the head.
Teenth lands a good knee to the midsection. Sproule won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teenth lands a big knee! That's hurt Sproule! Oh, he's all over the place! Teenth lands another knee that sends Sproule to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quatro Teenth!
A victorious Quatro Teenth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deacon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Raise me Up by Josh Groban. Hawkins has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bishop Deacon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bishop Deacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deacon thows a leg kick but Hawkins checks it
and Hawkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deacon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawkins defends it easily.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deacon looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Deacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Deacon is keeping the position.
Hawkins pushes down on Deacon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Deacon trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up.
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!
Deacon gets full guard.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Deacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon wants to sweep here but Hawkins controlling him for the moment.
Hawkins pushes down on Deacon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawkins is thwarting Deacon's attempts to control the position.
Deacon tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but Deacon defending well.
Hawkins throwing shots but Deacon is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Hawkins.
Deacon is looking for a sweep. Hawkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hawkins trying to mount his opponent but Deacon defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon is trying to control but can't.
Deacon taking some punishment here, with Hawkins in his half guard.
Deacon is trying to maintain the position but Hawkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but Deacon defending well.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Deacon is having none of it.
Hawkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawkins looks to land a strike but Deacon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Deacon keeps moving.
Deacon wants to sweep here but Hawkins controlling him for the moment.
Deacon trying to control the position.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Deacon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon is trying to keep Hawkins in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deacon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawkins.
Deacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deacon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins throws a head kick but Deacon moves out of range.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
Hawkins closes the distance and clinches.
Deacon is working for takedown but Hawkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hawkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Deacon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Deacon misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deacon's defenses.
Deacon is trying to pull guard but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins working Deacon over with knees to the body.
Deacon is trying to pull guard but Hawkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bishop Deacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deacon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Deacon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deacon throws a hook but Hawkins blocks it.
Deacon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawkins moves in looking to clinch but Deacon pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deacon quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawkins throwing shots but Deacon is blocking nicely.
Deacon wants to improve his position but Hawkins is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Hawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hawkins scores with a nice body kick.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop Deacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deacon. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Deacon saw that one coming.
Hawkins dodges the punch combination from Deacon.
Hawkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hawkins showed some decent athleticism there.
Hawkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Deacon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deacon is looking to control Hawkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deacon avoid being mounted?
Deacon tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.
Deacon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawkins postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard.
Deacon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hawkins passes into half guard.
Deacon taking some punishment here, with Hawkins in his half guard.
Deacon is not content to let Hawkins control the position.
Deacon wants to control but Hawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon controlling the position for now.
Deacon is looking for a sweep. Hawkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawkins is keen to just control but Deacon is a slippery customer.
Hawkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deacon is trying to control but can't.
Hawkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Deacon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deacon trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up.
Deacon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hawkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins is pressing down on Deacon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deacon is holding on for now.
Hawkins is trying to work for a kimura but Deacon is defending well.
Sandy Hawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hawkins trying to mount his opponent but Deacon defends it.
Hawkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deacon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawkins.
Hawkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Deacon!
Deacon is working to get back to half guard.
Hawkins wants to control the pace but Deacon is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins raining down shots from the mount!
Deacon regains half guard.
Deacon is not content to let Hawkins control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deacon trying to control but Hawkins postures up.
Deacon is staying active underneath Hawkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Deacon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deacon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deacon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deacon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deacon with a hook.
Nice shot by Hawkins.
Deacon throws an off balance right hand
and Hawkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Deacon shrugs it off.
Deacon loads up on a big right hand but Hawkins slips the punch.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hawkins.
Deacon throws a looping overhand right but Hawkins ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Deacon misses.
Hawkins misses with a double jab.
Deacon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Deacon misses with a body shot.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Deacon avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Deacon misses the target.
Deacon walks into a straight right hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins moves into range and clinches up with Deacon.
Deacon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Deacon misses with a punch on the inside.
Deacon blocks a body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hawkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
Deacon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deacon tries to land knees in the clinch but Hawkins avoids the damage to the body.
Deacon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deacon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins looking to throw knees to the head but Deacon is blocking nicely.
Hawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawkins lands an elbow inside that Deacon shrugs off.
Deacon is looking to control Hawkins's arms but Hawkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deacon has his back to the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deacon.
Hawkins lands a takedown into guard.
Hawkins pushes down on Deacon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon tries to get to full guard but Hawkins has control of the leg.
Hawkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Deacon is looking to improve his position.
Bishop Deacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins is thwarting Deacon's attempts to control the position.
Hawkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sandy Hawkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deacon is in trouble now - Hawkins has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins tries to control but Deacon wriggling away.
Hawkins mounts Deacon! Really nice guard pass there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy Hawkins!
A victorious Sandy Hawkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saukko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Jaa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anna Molly by Incubus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaa.
Jaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saukko lands a nice hook to Jaa's body. Jaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaa misses with the combination.
Jaa blocks a head kick by Saukko.
Jaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Saukko moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaa darts in trying to clinch
and Saukko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Saukko.
Saukko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaa's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaa.
Saukko lands a leg kick that knocks Jaa off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa misses with a kick to the body.
Saukko blocks the body kick.
Saukko with a nice cross.
Jaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Saukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Jaa avoids it well.
Jaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Saukko moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Jaa.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Saukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaa slips a straight right by Saukko.
Jaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa moves out of range as Saukko throws a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saukko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saukko.
Jaa ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
Saukko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saukko throws a combination. Jaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses
and Saukko counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saukko throws out a loose jab but Jaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Saukko scores with a jab.
Jaa checks a low kick from Saukko.
Saukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saukko looks to land a left hand but Jaa moved out of range nicely.
Jaa scores with the left hand. Saukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Saukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaa.
Saukko catches Jaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaa throws a wild body kick that Saukko sees coming a mile off.
Jaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Saukko.
Saukko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaa. That's going to slow Saukko down.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saukko avoids the head kick by Jaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaa staying out of range there.
Jaa wants to clinch up but Saukko keeps it at a distance.
Saukko scores with a hook to the body. Jaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Jaa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Jaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaa misses with a body shot.
Jaa lands a head kick!
Saukko scores with a one two! Jaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saukko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaa has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Saukko blocks the low kick.
Jaa tries to clinch up.
Saukko lands a nice hook to Jaa's body. Jaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaa can pounce on him.
A left lands for Jaa.
Saukko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaa misses with a low kick.
Jaa checks a leg kick.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Saukko moves out of range easily.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaa.
Saukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Saukko.
Jaa swings for the body but Saukko moves out of range.
Jaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Saukko circles away.
Saukko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaa.
Saukko takes one to the side of the head.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa connects with a body shot that sends Saukko's belly button to the back.
Saukko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaa ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
Saukko catches Jaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaa throws a head kick that misses
and Jaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Per Saukko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jaa avoids the body shot from Saukko.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaa.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saukko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaa ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
Saukko takes a swing at Jaa's ribcage but misses.
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Saukko circles away.
Saukko swings for the body but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Saukko moves out of range easily.
Saukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jaa's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Saukko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Jaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Saukko can't break the clinch.
Saukko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saukko scores with a hook to the body.
Jaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saukko backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Saukko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saukko's defenses.
Saukko blocking some punches.
Jaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Saukko avoids the damage to the body.
Saukko has picked Jaa up - he's going for a ride! Saukko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Saukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jaa trying to hold on to Saukko's head to control him but Saukko postures up.
Jaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaa's head.
Saukko drops an elbow to the side of Jaa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaa is looking for a sweep. Saukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saukko controlling the action here.
Saukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaa defending well though.
Saukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaa's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa manages to get to full guard.
Saukko landing with the ground and pound.
Jaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saukko throws a big right hand that misses.
Saukko working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaa has Saukko pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa wants to stand up but Saukko is controlling him.
Saukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saukko is fighting to break Jaa's control of his arms but Jaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saukko 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.
Jaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saukko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saukko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Jaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Saukko blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Jaa tries to clinch up but Saukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Jaa.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saukko is looking to chop away at Jaa's legs.
Jaa throws a body kick that misses
and Saukko counters with a good, hard body kick but Jaa shrugs it off.
Saukko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaa throws a hook but Saukko blocks it.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Saukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Saukko as he checks the leg kick.
Jaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saukko digs a good hook to Jaa's body.
Saukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaa misses with a low kick.
Jaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Saukko blocks the leg kick.
Per Saukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Saukko rushes Jaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Saukko shrugs off.
Jaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Saukko is leaning against Jaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saukkos head.
Jaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Saukko.
Saukko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saukko drags the fight down to the ground.
Jaa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saukko, up you get!
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!
Saukko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Saukko.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaa.
Saukko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaa throws a head kick but Saukko moves out of range.
Jaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tony Jaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaa throws out the jab.
Saukko tries to clinch there but Jaa circles away.
Saukko lands a nice hook to Jaa's body. Jaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saukko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saukko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Saukko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saukko lands a jab-cross combination.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Saukko moves out of range easily.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Jaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saukko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saukko takes a swing at Jaa's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Jaa.
Saukko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saukko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Per Saukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Saukko.
Jaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Saukko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saukko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaa in his tracks.
Saukko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaa. Jaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaa needs to keep his hands up - Saukko had a free shot at his head there.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Saukko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Jaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saukko drives through and clinches with Jaa against the cage.
Jaa prevents a body shot from Saukko.
Jaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Saukko won't allow it.
Jaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaa tries a body shot but Saukko blocks it.
Saukko wants a takedown but no success here.
Saukko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saukko blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Saukko lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaa off the cage and back into range.
Saukko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jaa to the mat! Jaa manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Saukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saukko 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Saukko!
Per Saukko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson's Thriller. Guida has chosen Stupid Kid - Alkaline Trio as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
155 lbs
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34
140 lbs
8 - 8 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Guida!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida moves into the clinch successfully.
Guida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guida tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Guida is trying to stand.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Guida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guida.
Guida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Guida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Damian Miller has been cut.
Guida lands an elbow inside.
Guida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Guida pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Guida lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Guida pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guida misses with an elbow over the top.
Miller dodges an elbow strike from Guida.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Guida.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Miller dodges an elbow strike from Guida.
Guida misses with a knee to the head.
Guida throws an elbow but it misses.
Guida lands an elbow inside.
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!
Guida scores a nice knee to the body.
Guida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Guida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Guida.
Guida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guida throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guida.
Guida avoiding damage.
Guida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Guida stalls.
Guida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guida stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Guida stalling in the clinch.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Guida.
Guida pressing his opponent against the cage.
Guida lands an uppercut.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Guida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Guida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Guida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Miller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Guida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Guida slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guida.
Guida lands an overhand right.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guida tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guida to the ground. Guida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guida throws a body kick that misses.
Guida tries a head kick but it misses.
Guida tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Guida counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Guida is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Guida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guida moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller throws a right hand that Guida ducks under and follows up with a left that Guida also avoids with ease.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Miller.
Guida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guida throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Guida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guida avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller avoids the head kick by Guida.
Guida is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Guida as Miller shoots in.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Guida - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Guida misses.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Guida, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Guida against the cage but Guida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guida.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Guida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guida.
Guida shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Guida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guida tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Guida clinches.
Guida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guida slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller dodges an elbow strike from Guida.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guida misses with an elbow strike.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guida prevents it.
Guida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Guida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Guida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Guida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guida tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Guida trying to control but Miller postures up.
Guida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guida manages to get to full guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Guida.
Miller wants to control from the top but Guida keeps moving.
Miller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller throws a strike but Guida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guida content to stall in guard here.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guida is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Guida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guida stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damian Miller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Guida. That one must have hurt.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Guida tries a head kick but it misses.
Damian Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guida swinging wildly here.
Guida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guida lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guida defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Guida tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Guida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guida. Guida obviously looking to wear him down.
Guida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
Damian Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guida clinches with his opponent.
Ray Guida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guida prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Guida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Guida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ballard Magnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Iggy Pop - Wild One. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
158 lbs
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25
158 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ballard Magnar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magnar.
Magnar tests MacDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnar misses with a combination
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald misses with a few strikes there.
Magnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacDonald swings for the body but Magnar moves out of range.
Magnar looks to land a left hand but MacDonald moved out of range nicely.
Magnar misses with a double jab.
Magnar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
MacDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnar throws a shot from downtown. MacDonald moves away and avoids it.
MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnar.
Magnar misses with a body shot.
Magnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballard Magnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacDonald throws a body punch but Magnar moves out of range.
Magnar ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
MacDonald blocks the body kick.
A big left from Magnar misses.
Magnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnar misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnar works MacDonald's body with a nice hook.
MacDonald takes one on the button.
Magnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnar throws a combination that misses
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald takes a swing at Magnar's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a body punch but Magnar moves out of range.
Magnar throws a looping overhand right but MacDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Magnar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnar blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnar misses with an uppercut
and MacDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magnar throws a hook but MacDonald blocks it.
MacDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnar.
MacDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnar.
Magnar misses with a low kick.
MacDonald drops his hands momentarily and Magnar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magnar looks to land a right hand but MacDonald moved out of range.
Magnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magnar looks to throw the jab but MacDonald is out of range.
Magnar misses with a wild combination.
MacDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnar looks to land a combination but MacDonald avoids it well.
Magnar misses with a straight right.
A jab from Magnar misses.
MacDonald misses with a body shot.
MacDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Magnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacDonald misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnar.
Magnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ballard Magnar 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.
MacDonald misses the shot to the body.
MacDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDonald feints a jab promting Magnar to slip. MacDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magnar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Magnar missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnar looks to land a body kick but MacDonald moved away.
Magnar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.
Magnar controls MacDonald momentarily but MacDonald frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Magnar keeps moving.
MacDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magnar passes to side control.
Magnar trying to control the position but MacDonald is working away.
Magnar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Magnar.
Magnar throws an overhand right that lands on MacDonald's shoulder, as MacDonald tries to avoid the shot.
MacDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnar throws a lazy uppercut
and MacDonald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Magnar's shoulder, as Magnar tries to avoid the shot.
Magnar throws a lazy uppercut
and MacDonald counters with an outside leg kick.
Ballard Magnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnar misses the shot to the body.
MacDonald moves out of range as Magnar strikes.
An inside leg kick from MacDonald misses.
Magnar throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald ducks under a wild hook from Magnar.
Magnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Magnar misses with a kick to the body.
Magnar looks to score with a jab to the body but MacDonald is just out of range.
A big right from Magnar misses.
MacDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnar is just out of range.
MacDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
Magnar scores with a jab to the head.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Magnar tries to sprawl out of it but MacDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnar tries to land a leg kick but MacDonald saw it coming and moves away.
MacDonald is looking to wear down Magnar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magnar tries to score with a low kick but MacDonald moves his leg out of the way.
MacDonald misses with a looping right.
A big left from Magnar misses.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacDonald.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnar scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Magnar. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ballard Magnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
MacDonald digs a good body shot into Magnar's ribs.
MacDonald moves into range and clinches up with Magnar.
MacDonald has Magnar pressed against the cage, preventing Magnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from MacDonald.
Magnar lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Magnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Magnar misses.
MacDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnar.
MacDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Magnar.
MacDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Magnar. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnar works the jab nicely.
MacDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magnar on his heels. He'll look to pass Magnar's guard now, I'm sure.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
MacDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnar is retaining full guard.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Peppu Reiska MacDonald.
Magnar misses with an uppercut.
Ballard Magnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacDonald staying out of range there.
Magnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magnar duly obliges.
Magnar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magnar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald ducks under a wild hook from Magnar.
MacDonald misses with a low kick.
Magnar looks to land a right hand but MacDonald moved out of range.
Magnar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacDonald.
Magnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnar misses with a right hand
and MacDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald instigates a clinch.
Magnar working aggressively here.
Ballard Magnar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magnar prevents a body shot from MacDonald.
Magnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Magnar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnar's elbow.
MacDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacDonald is trying to pull guard but Magnar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to work over Magnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnar scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacDonald letting Magnar take a breather here.
Magnar breaks the clinch.
Magnar lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by MacDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Magnar which made him look bad.
Magnar lands a jab to MacDonald's midsection.
Magnar checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnar manages to avoid it.
Magnar tests MacDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peppu Reiska MacDonald.
I think Magnar 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ballard Magnar!
Our winner, Ballard Magnar, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurkraut has chosen Poland National Anthem as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reynolds circles away.
Saurkraut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reynolds dodges the ground and pound from Saurkraut.
Sloppy strikes there by Saurkraut.
Saurkraut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saurkraut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saurkraut working the ground and pound.
Saurkraut in side control, throwing shots but Reynolds defends.
Saurkraut wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Saurkraut throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Reynolds works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Saurkraut is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Saurkraut, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saurkraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saurkraut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saurkraut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saurkraut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saurkraut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saurkraut trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Saurkraut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saurkraut wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saurkraut works his way into full mount!
Reynolds avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saurkraut.
Saurkraut with good strikes from the mount here!
Saurkraut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reynolds's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saurkraut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reynolds's face.
Reynolds is rocked!
Saurkraut loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Reynolds scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Saurkraut land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Saurkraut stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Saurkraut!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Olaf Saurkraut made sure he mentioned Global Nutritional (Q159) 95% ROR on Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakke Pietila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bauer's entrance music is I Stand Alone by Godsmack. A fine choice. Pietila has chosen Hard Night Out by Professor Green as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sakke Pietila!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pietila.
Bauer connects with a single shot there.
Bauer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pietila tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bauer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sakke Pietila has been cut.
Bauer connects with a crisp jab.
Pietila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauer moves out of range of the strikes.
Pietila tries to bum rush Bauer with a series of wild strikes but Bauer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pietila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pietila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pietila tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bauer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bauer lands with a right hand.
Bauer pushes Pietila up against the cage in a clinch.
Bauer tries to pull guard but Pietila holds him up against the cage and eventually Bauer drops back down to his feet.
Pietila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bauer backwards.
It looks like Jack Bauer has been cut.
Pietila letting Bauer take a breather here.
Bauer jumps into guard, dragging Pietila to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pietila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bauer controls Pietila momentarily but Pietila frees himself.
Bauer has a closed guard, preventing Pietila from standing up.
Pietila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bauer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pietila has managed to get both his arms back between Bauer's legs - danger averted.
Bauer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pietila is trying to get back to full guard.
Bauer wants to pass to mount but Pietila is defending the position.
Pietila tries to kick Bauer off but Bauer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer is working for a kimura but Pietila is defending it quite comfortably.
Pietila is looking to control Bauer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pietila avoid being mounted?
Bauer trying to control from half guard but Pietila is working away.
Pietila is holding on to half guard well.
Pietila wants to get back to full guard.
Pietila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pietila works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bauer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bauer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bauer throws an elbow that misses. Pietila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bauer's guard. Nice move by Pietila!
Pietila trying to control but Bauer is working from the bottom.
Pietila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bauer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pietila stacks Bauer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pietila!
Pietila postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietila working away.
Pietila stands up and beckons Bauer to his feet.
Pietila throws a front kick aimed at Bauer's knee but Bauer avoids it well.
Bauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bauer swings widly with a right hand
letting Pietila counter with a right hand.
Bauer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bauer takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bauer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Bauer.
Bauer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pietila.
Bauer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pietila is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bauer connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Pietila to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Bauer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Bauer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jack Bauer thanked Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bija Firserfest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKallister comes to the cage accompanied by Four Horsemen by Metallica. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane MacKallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bija Firserfest!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKallister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Firserfest sprawls well. Firserfest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacKallister gets slowly back to his feet.
Firserfest connects with a body shot.
Firserfest works MacKallister's body with a nice hook.
MacKallister connects with a single shot there.
MacKallister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firserfest sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacKallister somewhat.
MacKallister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firserfest sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacKallister somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacKallister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firserfest connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Shane MacKallister has been cut.
MacKallister with a poor takedown
and Firserfest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacKallister shoots for a double leg takedown but Firserfest sprawls well. He's pushed MacKallister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacKallister fails with the takedown
and Firserfest counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Firserfest changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Firserfest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Firserfest looks to score with a jab to the body but MacKallister is just out of range.
Firserfest works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firserfest bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacKallister's head.
MacKallister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Firserfest tries to avoid it but MacKallister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Firserfest to the ground. Firserfest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Firserfest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Firserfest. No joy for MacKallister on that attempt.
MacKallister looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacKallister won't allow Firserfest to sweep him here.
Firserfest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacKallister manages to get himself to full guard.
MacKallister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Firserfest defends well.
Firserfest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Firserfest would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Firserfest wants to pass the guard but MacKallister is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firserfest trying to control the position from guard on top but MacKallister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bija Firserfest.
MacKallister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacKallister shoots in and drives through. Firserfest sprawls well.
MacKallister lands a head shot.
Firserfest moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MacKallister is rocked!
MacKallister with a poor takedown
and Firserfest counters with a big left hand that crumples MacKallister! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bija Firserfest!
Bija Firserfest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hughes takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Burns throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes has managed to clinch.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughes walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hughes.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hughes obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Burns working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes lands a good knee to the midsection. Burns won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Burns.
Hughes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Hughes lands an elbow inside.
Hughes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burns is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Hughes as the two fighters clinch.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes lands an elbow inside.
Hughes working Burns over with knees to the body.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Burns in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Carl Burns has been cut.
Hughes lands a body punch.
Hughes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hughes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Hughes.
Hughes lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Hughes on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hughes obliges.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hughes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hughes.
Hughes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burns's defenses.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Hughes working Burns over with knees to the body.
Hughes landing knees to the body.
Hughes lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Hughes lands a left hand.
Hughes lands a right hand.
Hughes lands a shot to the body.
Hughes scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Hughes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burns takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Hughes - that landed with a thud.
Hughes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hughes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hughes obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carl Burns's cut is getting worse.
Hughes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes lands an elbow inside.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burns's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hughes.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hughes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hughes.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carl Burns's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns is rocked!
Hughes working Burns over with knees to the body.
Hughes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hughes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
Jeez, Carl Burns's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hughes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burns in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hughes lands with a light punch inside.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl Burns's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Hughes!
Ryan Hughes made sure to mention his sponsor, Global Nutritional (Q159) 95% ROR on Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigfredo Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook comes to the cage accompanied by Cormega - built for this. Pineda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Now or Never by Dope. Sigfredo Pineda has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sigfredo Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pineda throws a head kick that misses.
Cook checks a low kick from Pineda.
Pineda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pineda manages to avoid it.
Pineda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pineda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cook has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pineda connects with a leg kick. Cook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pineda shoots in and drives through. Cook sprawls well.
Cook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pineda on the side of the head.
It looks like Sigfredo Pineda has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pineda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms.
Cook takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pineda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Chris Cook has been cut.
Cook tries to work over Pineda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pineda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cook.
Cook tries to land knees in the clinch but Pineda avoids the damage to the body.
Pineda tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Pineda back against the cage.
Cook misses with some punches.
Pineda trying to land knees to the body.
Pineda tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pineda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.
Pineda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pineda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pineda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sigfredo Pineda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pineda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pineda ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Pineda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pineda throws a leg kick but Cook checks it.
Pineda moves out of range as Cook strikes.
Pineda misses with a head kick.
Pineda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pineda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pineda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pineda. That's going to slow Cook down.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook blocks a low kick nicely.
Cook lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Pineda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pineda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pineda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pineda fails to land with a series of punches.
Pineda slips a jab and a cross from Cook.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cook is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pineda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cook blocks a head kick by Pineda.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Pineda's shoulder, as Pineda tries to avoid the shot.
Pineda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pineda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Pineda misses with a knee to the head.
Pineda trying to land knees to the body.
Pineda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pineda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cook blocks the elbow strike.
Pineda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pineda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cook.
Pineda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands a nice looking body shot.
Pineda looks winded!
Pineda wants to land a leg kick but Cook is out of range.
Cook cracks Pineda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up Sigfredo Pineda's cut even more.
Pineda avoids the body shot from Cook.
Cook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook throws a good cross that connects.
Cook feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pineda sprawling to the canvas! Pineda rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cook finish him?!
The cut above Sigfredo Pineda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pineda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Cook has cracked Pineda with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Cook lands another huge swinging hook and Pineda tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Pineda, before Cook can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Cook!
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