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Gold Standard Fight Night 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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182 lbs
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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renato Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Do!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Do. That did some damage!
Do waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do.
Do drives through with a takedown into Rua's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Do defends well.
Do trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua looking to control.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Rua has his hands on Do's head, controlling the position.
Do throwing strikes but missing.
Do stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Do is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rua wants to sweep here but Do controlling him for the moment.
Do wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Do is proving a slippery customer.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Do defends easily.
Do trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Do is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rua has his foot on Do's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Do works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Do tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Do defends well.
Do has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Do wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Do wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua is looking to stand up but Do isn't so interested in that idea.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua thows a body shot but no joy.
Do moves out of range of the body kick.
Renato Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do moves away from the strike by Rua.
Do throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Do throws a low kick but Rua avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Do is just out of range.
Rua misses the body punch
and Do counters with a straight right hand.
Do avoids the body shot from Rua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua avoids the body shot from Do.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Do misses with a body shot.
Do blocks a low kick nicely.
Rua throws a low kick but Do avoids it.
Do misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Do.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Do.
Do fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Do lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Do 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.
Rua misses with a hook.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua moves out of range of the body kick from Do.
Rua is looking to wear down Do with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Do scores with a decent looking hook.
Do connects with a body shot.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Do feints a jab promting Rua to slip. Do then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Do connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Do scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Do cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Do has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Do keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Do is just out of range.
Rua misses with a kick to the body.
Do pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Do tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rua throws out a leg kick but Do moves out of range and Rua only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
Do's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Do duly obliges.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rua enables Do to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rua manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rua wants to sweep here but Do controlling him for the moment.
Rua has control of Do's left arm, preventing Do from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Do works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do scoring with punches to the head and body.
Do connects with a couple of short punches.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Do's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rua is trying to control the position but Do postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rua content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Do keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rua trying to control from half guard but Do is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua misses with a left hand
and Do counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Do in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do chips away with some ground and pound.
Do working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Do scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Do chips away with some ground and pound.
Rua looking to control.
Do is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rua is rocked!
Rua keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Oh Rua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua seems to have got his legs back now.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Do is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Do 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!
Rua throws a body punch but Do moves out of range.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do manages to avoid it.
Do throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
Do throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Do takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua tries to move into range but Do moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Do lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Do slips a jab from Rua.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Do cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Do throws a big shot that misses.
Do lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Do.
Do misses with a looping right.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good work by Do as he checks the leg kick.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Do is just out of range.
Billy Do seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rua misses with a body shot
and Do counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua misses with a low kick as Do jumps back.
Do takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Do lands a jab to the head.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Do does no damage.
Do slips under a jab.
Renato Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a jab when Do was well out of range.
Do keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua throws a push kick but Do slaps the foot to one side.
Do lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
Rua throws a body kick that misses.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rua throws a chopping leg kick but Do manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Do moves out of range easily.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Do is just out of range.
Rua tries to land a leg kick but Do saw it coming and moves away.
Do throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rua was covering up waiting for the punch and Do finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Do defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do throws a big elbow that misses.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Do has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Do throws a big right hand that misses.
Do throws a big right hand that misses.
Do trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Billy Do has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Billy Do is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Do lands a couple of digs.
Do postures up.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Do's guard.
Do controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua trying to control but Do is working from the bottom.
Do looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Do.
Well Do 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Do!
Billy Do bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Duality - Slipknot. Makaaja has chosen BassLovers United - I Can't Dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaaja slips a jab from Smith.
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
so Makaaja counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Makaaja wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Makaaja preventing the sweep.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
Makaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith pushes Makaaja off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaaja.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaaja is just out of range.
Noel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith cracks Makaaja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws the left hand but Makaaja avoids the punch easily.
Smith lands with a hook. Makaaja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a low kick as Makaaja jumps back.
Makaaja shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Makaaja blocks the leg kick.
Makaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaaja somewhat.
Noel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Makaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaaja.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makaaja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
Makaaja drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Makaaja off! Makaaja jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith looking to control.
Smith controlling Makaaja's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Makaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith takes a swing at Makaaja's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja'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.
Makaaja staying out of range there.
Makaaja dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Makaaja's head and hops out.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Makaaja counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Makaaja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Makaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makaaja wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makaaja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makaaja, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith stands and steps away. Makaaja gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaaja.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith swings for the body but Makaaja moves out of range.
Makaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaaja is defended easily by Smith.
Noel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Makaaja shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaaja moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Makaaja ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaaja is defended easily by Smith.
Makaaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Makaaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Makaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Makaaja shoots and misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaaja.
Smith swings for the body but Makaaja moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Makaaja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith motions for Makaaja to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a jab when Makaaja was well out of range.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaaja circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Makaaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Makaaja moves out of range.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Makaaja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaaja.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makaaja momentarily.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Makaaja counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith regains half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Makaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Makaaja is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makaaja to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Makaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Makaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Makaaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makaaja wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mica Makaaja was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Makaaja dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Makaaja's head and hops out.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Makaaja drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping full guard, as Makaaja tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makaaja trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Mica Makaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith working a defensive guard here.
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 Noel Smith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Smith!
Noel Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is On To The Next One. A fine choice. Shaunn Chen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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29
170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Barney Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaunn Chen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee keeps Chen at a distance using the push kick.
Jab from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee slips under a jab.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen.
Lee lands with a straight right. Chen didn't see that one coming.
Lee sizes up Chen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee blocking some punches.
Chen tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee connects with a right hand. Chen shakes it off.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee lands a body shot.
Chen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chen is rocked!
Lee lands a nice hook to Chen's body. Chen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Chen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lee lands a right hand from hell, dropping Chen. Lee pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Lee!
Barney Lee made sure to mention his sponsor, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
21 - 21 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chavez.
Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christopoulos.
Chavez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christopoulos tries to avoid it but Chavez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christopoulos to the ground. Christopoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Chavez.
Left hook, right uppercut from Christopoulos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Chavez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christopoulos doesn't seem phased though.
Christopoulos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christopoulos enables Chavez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christopoulos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chavez won't allow Christopoulos to sweep him here.
Chavez postures up in Christopoulos's guard and throws a big left but Christopoulos blocks it.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christopoulos looking to control.
Chavez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Christopoulos's guard.
Chavez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Christopoulos wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christopoulos keeps working.
Chavez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christopoulos's head.
Chavez prevents Christopoulos from improving his position.
Christopoulos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is working Christopoulos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Christopoulos is keeping the position.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez works over Christopoulos with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christopoulos working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.
Christopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Christopoulos has wrist control.
Christopoulos keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass.
Chavez postures up and lands a big shot to Christopoulos's brow.
Chavez postures up in Christopoulos's guard and throws a big left but Christopoulos blocks it.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christopoulos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chavez defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christopoulos striking off his back.
Christopoulos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chavez!
Chavez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Christopoulos.
Christopoulos breaks from Chavez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopoulos landing strikes from the mount.
Chavez is looking to improve his position but Christopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Juan Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Christopoulos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christopoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Christopoulos's head back.
Christopoulos throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
A combination from Chavez does no damage.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with Christopoulos, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes Christopoulos against the cage but Christopoulos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Chavez - just one landing.
Christopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christopoulos throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Juan Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez moves away from the strike by Christopoulos.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christopoulos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chavez connects with a looping right hand.
Christopoulos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chavez pinned against the cage. Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez throws a right and a left that Christopoulos avoids nicely.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christopoulos.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christopoulos at a distance.
Christopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Christopoulos blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Christopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christopoulos moves forwards but Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christopoulos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chavez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chavez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christopoulos prevents Chavez from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chavez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christopoulos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez 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.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Christopoulos from controlling successfully.
Juan Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chavez trying to control the position.
Christopoulos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chavez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to get to full guard but Christopoulos has control of the leg.
Chavez trying to control here.
Christopoulos drops an elbow to the side of Chavez's head.
Christopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Chavez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christopoulos.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chavez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Christopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christopoulos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christopoulos defends well.
Christopoulos throws a strike but Chavez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Christopoulos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Christopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
Christopoulos misses with a shot to the body
and Chavez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christopoulos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christopoulos wants it to stay on the feet.
Christopoulos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chavez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christopoulos.
Chavez is not content to let Christopoulos control the position.
Christopoulos wants to pass to mount but Chavez is defending the position.
Christopoulos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chavez defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chavez wants to get back to full guard.
Christopoulos wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy.
Christopoulos is trying to work for a kimura but Chavez is defending well.
Christopoulos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos throwing shots but Chavez is blocking nicely.
Chavez trying to control here.
Chavez moves into full guard.
Chavez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christopoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Christopoulos postures up in Chavez's guard and throws a big left but Chavez blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos is looking to work some ground and pound but Chavez has wrist control.
Chavez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christopoulos preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Christopoulos looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Christopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Christopoulos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Christopoulos.
I think Christopoulos 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Christopoulos!
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