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ToP Fight Night #6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Gerke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerke has chosen Krs one - Step into a world as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Gerke!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerke fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackman drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackman landing with the ground and pound.
Gerke is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily.
Gerke looks winded!
Jackman connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gerke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackman working some strikes from top position.
Gerke has momentary wrist control but Jackman slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackman scoring with some ground and pound.
Gerke controls Jackman momentarily but Jackman frees himself.
Jackman working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackman content to stall in guard here.
Jackman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gerke's head.
Gerke is rocked!
Jackman cracks Gerke with a solid left hand.
Gerke is still in real trouble! Can Jackman finish him?
Jackman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackman loads up on a big left hand. Gerke felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jackman looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gerke can't hide his disappointment, as Jackman celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Jackman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Michalek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by TNT - ACDC. Bobby Benoit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milan Michalek!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit throws a lazy uppercut
and Michalek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michalek scores with a jab.
Michalek moves away from the strike by Benoit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Benoit misses.
Benoit swings widly with a right hand
and Michalek counters with a head kick that drops Benoit to the mat! Benoit scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Benoit is rocked!
Michalek sends Benoit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Michalek is motioning to the referee to let Benoit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Benoit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Bobby Benoit has been cut.
A big right from Michalek misses.
Benoit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michalek circles away quickly and effectively.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Michalek.
Benoit slips under a jab.
Benoit seems to have got his legs back now.
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Michalek ducks under a wild hook from Benoit.
Michalek lands a right hook to the body.
Michalek jabs Benoit right on the nose. Benoit blinks but takes it well.
Benoit is aggressively charging in as Michalek backs up avoiding any damage. Michalek tosses out a jab and Benoit runs right into it face first! Benoit is out cold! Michalek dropped down on all fours and is barking in Benoit's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milan Michalek!
In his post fight interview, Milan Michalek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Taphorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite has Taphorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taphorn avoids it.
Dynamite wants to stall.
Dynamite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taphorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamite avoids the damage to the body.
Taphorn tries to throw a body punch but Dynamite avoids it by throwing Taphorn back against the cage.
Taphorn misses with a knee strike.
Taphorn lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dynamite stalling in the clinch but Taphorn improves position.
Dynamite throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taphorn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dynamite to keep the fight standing.
Taphorn tries to work over Dynamite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn lands a nice knee to the body.
Dynamite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taphorn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Dynamite is looking to control Taphorn's arms but Taphorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dynamite has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite trying to land knees to the body.
Dynamite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taphorn's face.
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Taphorn managing to block the knees to the body from Dynamite.
Dynamite struggles to land a body shot inside as Taphorn controls his hands.
Taphorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taphorn tries a knee to the head but Dynamite blocks it.
Taphorn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taphorn connects with a knee to the head.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taphorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taphorn lands an elbow just above Dynamite 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taphorn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taphorn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dynamite uses from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dynamite trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taphorn looking for a guillotine here but Dynamite defends easily.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn can't keep his opponent in guard - Dynamite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taphorn wants to control but Dynamite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taphorn actively working from the bottom here.
Taphorn manages to get to full guard.
Dynamite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taphorn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taphorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dynamite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taphorn is trying to control the position but Dynamite postures up.
Dynamite looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taphorn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dynamite has picked Taphorn up and slammed him! Taphorn can't keep hold of the triangle and Dynamite manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Dynamite connects with a solid leg kick.
Dynamite tests Taphorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taphorn.
Dynamite tries to land a leg kick but Taphorn saw it coming and moves away.
Dynamite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a kick to the body.
Dynamite lands a nice shot to the body.
Taphorn checks a low kick from Dynamite.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dynamite lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dynamite misses with a straight left.
Taphorn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dynamite circles away.
Taphorn moves out of range of the leg kick from Dynamite.
Taphorn moves out of range of the leg kick from Dynamite.
Dynamite works Taphorn's body with a nice hook.
Dynamite throws a body punch but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dynamite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dynamite as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Taphorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamite swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taphorn.
Dynamite tests Taphorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn misses the jab.
Taphorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dynamite clinches up with Taphorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taphorn as Dynamite tries to tie him up.
Taphorn tries to pull guard but Dynamite holds him up against the cage and eventually Taphorn drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taphorn managing to block the knees to the body from Dynamite.
Taphorn jumps guard.
Taphorn is pulling down on Dynamite's head. It's preventing any offense from Dynamite, at least for the moment.
Dynamite stopping the sweep attempt from Taphorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dynamite's guard.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taphorn passes into half guard.
Taphorn wants to advance to full mount but Dynamite doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Taphorn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dynamite manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taphorn has Dynamite in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dynamite trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynamite stopping the sweep attempt from Taphorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Napoleon Dynamite will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dynamite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite tried to score with a low kick but Taphorn checks it.
Dynamite lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dynamite throws a chopping leg kick but Taphorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taphorn throws a body kick that misses.
Dynamite slaps away a takedown attempt from Taphorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy left from Dynamite finds it's target.
Dynamite throws a jab but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Dynamite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn avoiding damage as Dynamite throws knees to the body.
Dynamite misses with a body punch.
Dynamite unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taphorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dynamite wants to break free but Taphorn has control.
Taphorn'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.
Dynamite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taphorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Taphorn shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dynamite as he connects with a hook.
Dynamite misses with a series of wild punches.
Dynamite throws a low kick, looking for Taphorn's leg but Taphorn calmly moves out of range.
Dynamite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dynamite closes the distance and pushes Taphorn back into the cage.
Taphorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Dynamite with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn lands a knee to the body.
Dynamite tries a body shot but Taphorn blocks it.
Dynamite is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taphorn is defending well for now.
Dynamite letting Taphorn take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dynamite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite struggles to land a body shot inside as Taphorn controls his hands.
Taphorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dynamite.
Taphorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dynamite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taphorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dynamite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taphorn.
Peter Taphorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dynamite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taphorn.
Dynamite takes an elbow to the temple.
Taphorn scores with a shot to the side of Dynamite's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dynamite working hard to break the clinch.
Dynamite trying to land knees to the body.
Taphorn leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn tries a body shot but Dynamite blocks it.
Taphorn leaning against his opponent.
Taphorn jumps into guard, dragging Dynamite to the mat.
Dynamite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taphorn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dynamite frees his head nicely. Oh but Taphorn has switched to an armbar! Dynamite is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Peter Taphorn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is come on down- price is right. The crowd seem to be enjoying Folignus's choice of entrance music: Laces Out. Nick Folignus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Folignus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a series of punches but Folignus avoids them all with ease.
Folignus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Folignus slips under a jab.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Folignus is out of range.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Folignus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Folignus connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Folignus.
Folignus lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a right hand
and Folignus counters with a nice body kick.
Folignus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Folignus gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Folignus manages to retain guard.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Folignus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Folignus stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Folignus trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Folignus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Folignus content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Folignus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Folignus tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus content just to control the position here.
Folignus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Folignus's body position as best he can.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Folignus has a good base and remains in mount.
Folignus looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Folignus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folignus has hold of Brown's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Brown seems comfortable defending it but Folignus has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Brown is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Brown is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Folignus couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Folignus!
A very excited looking Nick Folignus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristin Shonuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shonuck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tristin Shonuck!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from Shonuck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shonuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Shonuck.
Escobar misses with the combination.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Shonuck's head but Shonuck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shonuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Shonuck tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it.
Shonuck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar avoids the head kick by Shonuck.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shonuck. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Shonuck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Shonuck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
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!
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Shonuck's head but Shonuck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Escobar.
Escobar cracks Shonuck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shonuck dives in and grabs Escobar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes down on Shonuck's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar cracks Shonuck with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shonuck tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Escobar pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shonuck is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
An out of breath Pablo Escobar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McCullen Destro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destro has chosen Cobra as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Bubbles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James McCullen Destro !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubbles misses with a looping right.
Bubbles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Destro lands with a straight right. Bubbles didn't see that one coming.
Bubbles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Destro slips a straight right by Bubbles.
Bubbles connects with a body shot.
Destro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bubbles leaves Destro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Destro throws a jab when Bubbles was well out of range.
Destro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Destro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destro tries to close the distance and clinch but Bubbles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bubbles cracks Destro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bubbles throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubbles swats away the attempt to clinch by Destro .
Bubbles throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Destro to counter with a crisp jab.
Destro tries to clinch but Bubbles is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bubbles.
Bubbles scores with a jab to the head.
Bubbles throws the left hand but Destro avoids the punch easily.
Bubbles misses with a hook
and Bubbles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Destro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Destro moves in looking to clinch but Bubbles pushes him off.
Destro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bubbles.
Bubbles misses with a hook. Destro ducked under it nicely.
Ricky Bubbles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubbles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bubbles misses with a few strikes there.
Destro takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Bubbles does it's job there.
Bubbles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Destro fails with a takedown attempt.
Bubbles cracks Destro with a good jab.
Destro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bubbles circles away.
Ricky Bubbles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCullen Destro .
Destro looks to land a right hand but Bubbles moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bubbles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bubbles.
Destro slips under a jab.
Destro defending well as Bubbles loads up on a big left hand.
Bubbles misses with a low kick.
Bubbles looks to land a left hand but Destro moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bubbles.
Bubbles fails to land with a series of punches.
Destro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bubbles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bubbles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Destro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bubbles lands a jab to the nose.
Bubbles lands a jab to the nose.
Destro ducks under a wild hook from Bubbles.
Destro is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bubbles is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Destro .
Destro catches Bubbles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bubbles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bubbles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Destro on the side of the head.
Bubbles throws a poor cross that misses
and Destro counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destro wants to clinch but Bubbles slips to the side
and Bubbles counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles misses with an uppercut
and Bubbles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bubbles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Destro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bubbles is in Destro 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bubbles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Destro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Destro working for a triangle but Bubbles defends it easily.
Bubbles scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bubbles frees his head nicely. Oh but Destro has switched to an armbar! Bubbles is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James McCullen Destro !
In his post fight interview, James McCullen Destro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiba Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyuga is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Magic. This should be a great matchup!
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219 lbs
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204 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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World class 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiba Hyuga!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hyuga, right into the meat.
Thor throws a low kick but Hyuga moves out of range easily.
Hyuga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hyuga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyuga.
Kiba Hyuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Thor misses.
Hyuga moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyuga misses the target.
Thor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kiba Hyuga has been cut.
Hyuga misses with a body shot.
Hyuga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyuga throws a body punch but Thor moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thor throws a big shot that misses.
Hyuga throws a sloppy body shot
and Thor counters with a low kick, right behind Hyuga 's knee.
Thor avoids the body shot from Hyuga.
Hyuga misses with a hook. Thor ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga misses with a looping left.
Hyuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thor moves away.
Hyuga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyuga.
Hyuga misses with a body shot
and Thor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyuga.
Thor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thor throws a leg kick
letting Hyuga counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thor.
Thor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hyuga misses with a body shot.
Hyuga fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyuga misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters circling a little - Thor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hyuga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thor checks it well.
Crunch! Thor slams his shin into Hyuga's torso.
Thor throws a front kick that sends Hyuga stumbling back into the cage.
Hyuga looks winded!
Thor throws a front kick that sends Hyuga stumbling back into the cage.
Thor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyuga avoids the body shot from Thor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thor, right into the meat.
Thor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thor lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hyuga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hyuga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thor circles away.
Thor throws a head kick that misses.
Hyuga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thor rather than just go for the knockout.
Hyuga misses with a hook. Thor ducked under it nicely.
Hyuga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thor.
Thor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyuga swings for the body but Thor moves out of range.
Thor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hyuga's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor moves away from the strike by Hyuga.
Hyuga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Hyuga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga throws a jab but it's blocked by Thor.
Thor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hyuga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thor regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hyuga is trying to maintain the position but Thor is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyuga trying to get back to full guard but Thor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Thor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiba Hyuga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hyuga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hyuga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thor.
Thor slips under a jab from Hyuga.
Thor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thor blocks a jab.
Hyuga tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Thor.
Thor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyuga misses the shot to the body.
Hyuga throws a leg kick that misses.
Thor lands with a hook. Hyuga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That has opened up Kiba Hyuga's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyuga throws a solid leg kick but Thor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hyuga.
Hyuga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Thor tenderised Hyuga's leg. Hyuga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyuga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thor.
Hyuga is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thor. That's going to slow Hyuga down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thor.
Thor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyuga can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyuga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hyuga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hyuga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thor.
Thor lunges at Hyuga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hyuga's hand.
Thor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hans Thor is winning the standup battle so far.
Thor scores with a leg kick.
Hyuga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thor.
Thor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thor fakes the body blow, causing Hyuga to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hyuga goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Thor!
An out of breath Hans Thor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Unforgiven. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Haley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Haley off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Dan Haley has been cut.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haley counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haley misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juan Pablo Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Haley scores with a body shot.
Haley misses with a looping left.
Haley instigates a clinch.
Haley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
A shot in the inside from Haley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haley lands a nice uppercut.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haley after a bit of a struggle.
Haley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Haley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Green being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Haley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Haley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Haley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Haley.
Haley prevents the takedown attempt.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haley prevents it.
Haley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haley after a bit of a struggle.
Haley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haley prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Haley as the two fighters clinch.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley lands an elbow inside.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haley drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Haley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haley.
Haley presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green is looking to break free of the clinch but Haley has double underhooks.
Green wants a takedown.
Haley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haley lands with a light punch inside.
Green letting Haley take a breather here.
Haley lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Haley.
Haley pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haley.
Haley cracks Green with a nice body shot.
Haley scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Haley prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haley lands with a left to the head.
Haley lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Green.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haley. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haley misses with a two punch combination.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Haley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green throws a series of punches but Haley moves out of range.
Haley throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Haley avoids it.
Haley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haley pushes Green back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Haley.
Dan Haley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Green is trying to drag Haley to the mat but Haley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Green trying to control the position but instead, Haley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Green into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Haley lands with a left to the head.
Haley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haley prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haley pushes Green back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haley is leaning against Green and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Haley has the dominant position.
Haley keeps control of Green as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haley lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Juan Pablo Green has been cut.
Haley controlling the action here for a moment.
Haley lands a nice elbow.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Haley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haley connects with a nice looking jab.
Green is rocked!
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haley grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Green takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Haley cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Haley!
Dan Haley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Millard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Millard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Vincent catches Millard right on the button with a cross.
Vincent loads up on a big right hand but Millard slips the punch.
Millard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vincent.
Vincent throws a shot from downtown. Millard moves away and avoids it.
Vincent has his takedown stuffed
and Millard counters with a left to the body.
Millard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Millard slips under a jab from Vincent.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vincent moves away.
Millard tries to land a leg kick but Vincent saw it coming and moves away.
Vincent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Millard.
Vincent digs a good body shot into Millard's ribs.
Millard scores with a jab.
Vincent moves away from the strike by Millard.
Millard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Vincent misses.
Millard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Millard works Vincent's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vincent takes a swing at Millard's ribcage but misses.
Vincent misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Vincent.
Vincent ducks under a wild hook from Millard.
Vincent fails with the takedown.
Vincent throws a jab when Millard was well out of range.
Vincent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Millard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vincent cracks a nice hook into Millard's ribs.
Vincent walks into a straight right hand from Millard.
Millard throws a sloppy head kick and Vincent moves out of range easily.
Vincent moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinnie Vincent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vincent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vincent lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard wants to land a leg kick but Vincent is out of range.
Millard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vincent lands an overhand right.
Vincent throws a nice looking combination but Millard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Millard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vincent to the ground. Millard is now in Vincent's guard.
Millard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vincent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Millard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vincent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Millard has managed to get both his arms back between Vincent's legs - danger averted.
Vincent has his foot on Millard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Millard works his way back into a safe position though.
Millard trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vincent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Millard defends well.
Vincent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Millard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vincent lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Millard!
Vincent with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard is squirming around, avoiding Vincent's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Millard is working to get back to half guard.
Vincent is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Millard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vincent thowing shots but they're missing.
Vincent avoids the attempt from Millard to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millard is looking to improve his position but Vincent isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vincent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vincent looks to land a combination but Millard avoids it well.
Vincent throws a hook but Millard blocks it.
Millard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vincent takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Millard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Millard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Millard throws the left hand but Vincent avoids the punch easily.
Millard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vincent slips a straight right by Millard.
Vincent misses with a hook.
Millard throws a hook but Vincent avoids it easily.
Millard throws a low kick, looking for Vincent's leg but Vincent calmly moves out of range.
Millard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vincent moves out of range of the strikes.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vincent moves away.
Millard throws a leg kick
and Vincent counters with a one-two 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!
Good standup being displayed there by Vincent as he connects with a hook.
Vincent is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard throws out a powerful jab.
Millard misses with a low kick.
Vincent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Millard.
Millard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vincent under the eye.
Millard lands a two punch combo.
Vincent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Millard doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Vincent coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Millard.
Bruce Millard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vincent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Millard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vincent. Millard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Millard digs a good body shot into Vincent's ribs.
Vincent blocks a head kick by Millard.
Vincent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vincent fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Millard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vincent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vincent throws an overhand right that lands on Millard's shoulder, as Millard tries to avoid the shot.
Vincent takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vincent misses with a hook. Millard ducked under it nicely.
Millard misses with a looping left.
Vincent misses with a body shot.
Millard misses with a low kick.
Millard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vincent manages to avoid it.
Millard scores with a hook to the body. Vincent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Millard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Millard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Millard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vincent fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Millard to the ground. Vincent is now in Millard's guard.
Vincent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Millard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vincent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Millard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Millard wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
Millard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vincent is trying to control the position but Millard postures up.
Millard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Millard trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Millard controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce Millard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Millard slips a jab from Vincent.
Millard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vincent defends it nicely.
Millard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Millard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vincent counters with a stiff right hand.
Millard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vincent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Millard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millard wants to slow Vincent down by chopping away at his legs.
Millard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Millard throws a head kick but Vincent moves out of range.
Millard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vincent avoids the body shot from Millard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Millard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vincent cracks Millard with an open hand slap.
Millard cracks a nice hook into Vincent's ribs.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vincent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Millard misses the shot to the body.
Millard misses with a kick to the body
and Vincent counters with a three punch combo that has Millard backing up. Millard nods at Vincent to acknowledge the strikes.
Vincent shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Millard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vincent on his heels. He'll look to pass Vincent's guard now, I'm sure.
Vincent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Millard's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Millard wants to sweep here but Vincent controlling him for the moment.
Vinnie Vincent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vincent pushes down on Millard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vincent is just content to waste time from the top position. Millard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard trying to keep a closed guard but Vincent is proving a slippery customer.
Millard is controlling Vincent's posture.
Vincent postures up in Millard's guard and throws a big left but Millard blocks it.
Millard seems keen to control Vincent's posture.
Millard is trying to control the position but Vincent postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vincent kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vincent trying to control but Millard is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bruce Millard.
Vincent connects with a body shot that sends Millard's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Millard takes a swing at Vincent's ribcage but misses.
Vincent throws a hook but Millard avoids it easily.
Millard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Millard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Millard as Vincent shoots in.
Vincent misses with a straight left.
Millard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vincent misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Millard there.
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!
Millard lands with a shot to the body.
Millard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Vincent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard lands a jab to Vincent's midsection.
Millard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Millard as he jumps to the side.
Vincent throws a poor cross that misses
and Millard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vincent blocks a low kick nicely.
Vincent throws a left and a right that both miss
and Millard counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Millard scoring well with a low kick there.
Vincent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Millard.
Vincent takes one to the chin there.
Millard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vincent.
Millard misses with a looping right.
Vincent digs a good hook to Millard's body.
Millard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vincent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vincent throws a hook but Millard blocks it.
Millard thumps Vincent with a low kick.
Vincent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Millard tries a head kick but it misses.
Millard tries a head kick but it misses.
Vincent misses with a looping left.
Vincent fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vincent thows a body shot but no joy.
Millard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vincent is out of range.
Millard misses with a hook. Vincent ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vincent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vincent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vincent postures up in Millard's guard and throws a big left but Millard blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Millard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Millard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Millard!
Bruce Millard gave a mention to 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylwester Karwowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karwowski has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylwester Karwowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a body punch but Karwowski moves out of range.
Karwowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Karwowski misses.
Lewis scores with a leg kick.
Karwowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karwowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karwowski. That's going to slow Lewis down.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Karwowski is out of range.
Karwowski cracks Lewis with a good jab.
Lewis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lewis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karwowski looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Karwowski lands a right hook to the body.
Karwowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Karwowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Karwowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karwowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karwowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Karwowski from controlling successfully.
Karwowski advances position into side control!
Lewis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lewis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lewis isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karwowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karwowski is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Karwowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Karwowski moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karwowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape.
Karwowski with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.
Karwowski throws some wild stikes that Lewis manages to avoid easily.
Karwowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karwowski throws some wild stikes that Lewis manages to avoid easily.
Lewis working to try and regain half guard.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Karwowski's attempts to control the action.
Karwowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karwowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lewis is rocked!
Karwowski unloading with bombs!
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A big strike lands for Karwowski! That's really hurt Lewis and he's turned his back - Karwowski keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Karwowski jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylwester Karwowski! Sylwester Karwowski retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sylwester Karwowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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