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ToP 46 - Rage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Daugavins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Sawyer - Rush. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikhail Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaspars Daugavins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov misses with an uppercut.
Popov digs a good body shot into Daugavins's ribs.
Popov misses with a straight left.
Daugavins checks a low kick from Popov.
Popov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daugavins counters with a nice uppercut.
Daugavins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daugavins.
Daugavins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daugavins.
Popov throws a series of punches but Daugavins avoids them all with ease.
Daugavins scores with a three punch combo!
Popov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daugavins is out of range.
Mikhail Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov takes one to the chin 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!
Popov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Daugavins misses with a straight right.
Popov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugavins throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it.
Popov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popov slips a jab from Daugavins.
Popov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daugavins to score with a decent uppercut.
Daugavins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popov.
Daugavins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popov.
Popov looks to score with a jab to the body but Daugavins is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Daugavins. Beautiful body shot.
Popov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daugavins.
Daugavins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daugavins throws a lazy right hand but Popov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daugavins misses with a left hand
and Popov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Popov throws a combination that misses
and Daugavins counters with a nice uppercut.
Daugavins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popov is looking to wear down Daugavins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Popov looks to land a left hand but Daugavins moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins thuds his right hand into Popov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov staying out of range there.
Daugavins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Popov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daugavins manages to avoid it.
Popov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popov is rocked!
Daugavins throws an overhand right that lands on Popov's shoulder, as Popov tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Popov misses.
Popov misses with a double jab
and Daugavins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daugavins avoids the body shot from Popov.
Daugavins swings for the body but Popov moves out of range.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Daugavins swinging wildly here.
Daugavins scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popov misses with a wild combination.
Daugavins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut
and Popov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daugavins thinking.
Popov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Popov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Daugavins.
Oh Popov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daugavins throws the left hand but Popov avoids the punch easily.
Daugavins slips a straight right by Popov.
Daugavins throws a hook but Popov avoids it easily.
Popov seems to have got his legs back now.
Daugavins just misses with a punch to the body.
Daugavins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daugavins counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Popov.
Daugavins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Popov slips a straight right by Daugavins.
Popov lands a leg kick that knocks Daugavins off balance momentarily.
Daugavins misses with a straight left.
Popov lands a leg kick that knocks Daugavins off balance momentarily.
Popov throws a lazy uppercut
and Daugavins counters with a left and a right that stings Popov.
Daugavins throws a jab when Popov was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daugavins looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
Popov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Popov. Those never looked like landing.
Daugavins misses with a hook. Popov ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Daugavins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daugavins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daugavins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Popov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popov misses with an uppercut. Daugavins saw that one coming.
Daugavins throws a lazy right hand but Popov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daugavins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Popov lands with a straight right. Daugavins didn't see that one coming.
Kaspars Daugavins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhail Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popov works Daugavins's body with a nice hook.
Popov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daugavins is able to avoid easily.
Popov looks to land a combination but Daugavins avoids it well.
Popov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daugavins just misses with a punch to the body.
Daugavins misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popov. Daugavins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Popov.
Popov looks to land a combination but Daugavins avoids it well.
Daugavins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Daugavins throws a jab but it's blocked by Popov.
Popov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Popov misses with a hook. Daugavins ducked under it nicely.
Popov slips under a jab from Daugavins.
Popov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daugavins with a jab.
Daugavins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daugavins throws the left hand but Popov avoids the punch easily.
Daugavins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daugavins moves away from the strike by Popov.
Popov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daugavins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins looks to throw the jab but Popov is out of range.
Daugavins misses with a looping right.
Popov misses with a body shot.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Daugavins misses.
Popov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugavins throws out the jab.
Popov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daugavins throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it.
Daugavins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popov.
Daugavins slips a jab from Popov.
Popov moves away from the strike by Daugavins.
Daugavins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daugavins connects with a body shot.
Daugavins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov throws a nice looking combination but Daugavins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daugavins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Daugavins scores with a hook.
Daugavins looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
Daugavins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popov.
Daugavins throws the left hand but Popov avoids the punch easily.
Daugavins ducks under a wild hook from Popov.
Popov throws a head kick that half lands.
Daugavins looks to score with a jab to the body but Popov is just out of range.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut. Popov saw that one coming.
Daugavins moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Daugavins.
Daugavins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popov throws a hook to the side of Daugavins's head but Daugavins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popov walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daugavins connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popov scores with a hook to the body. Daugavins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Popov misses with a two punch combination.
Popov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daugavins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daugavins misses the jab.
Popov takes a swing at Daugavins's ribcage but misses.
Popov just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daugavins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daugavins slips a jab and a cross from Popov.
Daugavins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daugavins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Daugavins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Popov looks to score with a jab to the body but Daugavins is just out of range.
Daugavins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popov. Daugavins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daugavins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daugavins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Popov sprawling to the canvas! Popov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Daugavins finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popov.
Popov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Daugavins.
Popov misses with a straight left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Popov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Popov swings for the body but Daugavins moves out of range.
Popov looks to score with a jab to the body but Daugavins is just out of range.
Daugavins lands a head shot.
Daugavins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut.
Popov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Popov finds it's way through Daugavins's defenses.
Popov swings for the body but Daugavins moves out of range.
Popov lands with a nice combination. Daugavins backs away looking to recover.
A clash of legs there as Daugavins blocks the low kick.
Daugavins misses with a left hand
and Popov counters with a good low kick that Daugavins was not able to check.
Daugavins misses with a straight left.
Popov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daugavins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daugavins moves out of range as Popov strikes.
Popov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Popov.
Daugavins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Popov throws a right and a left that Daugavins avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov looks to score with a jab to the body but Daugavins is just out of range.
Popov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daugavins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daugavins throws a lazy right hand but Popov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut.
Daugavins throws an overhand right that lands on Popov's shoulder, as Popov tries to avoid the shot.
Daugavins throws a lazy uppercut
and Popov counters with a straight right hand.
and Daugavins counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Popov! He's just covering up as Daugavins starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Daugavins!
A less than humble Kaspars Daugavins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Von Schlager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is The High Road. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dieter Von Schlager!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson thows a leg kick but Von Schlager checks it
and Von Schlager counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Schlager.
A big right from Von Schlager misses.
Von Schlager scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Schlager looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson is not content to let Von Schlager control the position.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Schlager.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Von Schlager sits in half guard.
Von Schlager is looking to pass Anderson's guard but actually Anderson recovers to full guard.
Von Schlager trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dieter Von Schlager wasn't active enough on the ground.
Von Schlager jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Schlager counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Von Schlager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Von Schlager missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Schlager wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Von Schlager working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson trying to hold on to Von Schlager's head to control him but Von Schlager postures up.
Von Schlager with the ground and pound but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Von Schlager trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a triangle here but Von Schlager uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson regains half guard, as Von Schlager was trying to land strikes.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Von Schlager dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Von Schlager slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Schlager is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Schlager lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Von Schlager sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Schlager lands a body shot.
Von Schlager displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Von Schlager lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Schlager connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson with a hook.
A big left from Von Schlager misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Von Schlager shrugs it off though.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Schlager. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Von Schlager throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Schlager finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Schlager with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Schlager stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Anderson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Von Schlager manages to get his head free but now Anderson has transitioned to an armbar! Von Schlager grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Anderson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Anderson!
Craig Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter Pieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
3 - 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pieter Pieter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn clinches up with Pieter and pushes him back against the cage.
Taphorn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taphorn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taphorn is working for a kimura but Pieter is defending it quite comfortably.
Taphorn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taphorn in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pieter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Taphorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Taphorn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Puempel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiser Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fantasy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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187 lbs
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Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Puempel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiser Sosa!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puempel to the mat! Puempel manages to get full guard.
Puempel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puempel is looking to sweep but instead, Sosa has passed into half guard.
Puempel is looking for a sweep. Sosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puempel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sosa.
Puempel is defending against the submission attempts here by Sosa.
Puempel wants to improve his position but Sosa is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puempel's head.
Sosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puempel tries to roll over but Sosa keeps him under control.
Sosa misses with a head shot. Puempel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Puempel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puempel pulls Sosa in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Sosa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sosa throwing strikes from guard but Puempel blocks nicely.
Sosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Puempel is retaining full guard.
Sosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sosa trying to control the action but Puempel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa in side control, throwing shots but Puempel defends.
Sosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puempel regains half guard.
Puempel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sosa wants to take a breather but Puempel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sosa prevents Puempel from improving his position.
Sosa is looking for a kimura here.
Puempel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sosa.
Puempel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiser Sosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sosa moves into the clinch.
Sosa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Puempel keeping hold of Sosa's head, controlling as best he can.
Sosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Puempel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sosa is thwarting Puempel's attempts to control the position.
Puempel has his hands clasped together around Sosa's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puempel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Puempel.
Sosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puempel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puempel is trying to get back to half guard.
Sosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puempel can't do much from the bottom here.
Sosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puempel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puempel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sosa's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puempel won't allow Sosa to pass to mount.
Puempel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sosa's back!
Puempel scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sosa wants to escape the position.
Sosa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Puempel lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Puempel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Puempel not allowing Sosa to control his hands.
Sosa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosa is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa breaks Puempel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sosa is fighting to break Puempel's control of his arms but Puempel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puempel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sosa looking to sit in guard and control but Puempel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puempel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Puempel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sosa jumps guard.
Puempel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puempel escapes and throws Sosa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sosa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Puempel is looking to take a break and control but Sosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Puempel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa parries the strikes from Puempel easily there. Puempel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sosa to escape.
Puempel working the body and head with strikes.
Puempel landing a few strikes.
Sosa tries to bench press Puempel off him but Puempel keeps the position.
Sosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sosa actively working from the bottom here.
Puempel wants to free his trapped foot but Sosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sosa punching from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puempel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puempel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sosa looking for submissions off his back.
Puempel throwing shots but Sosa is blocking nicely.
Puempel is nestled in close to Sosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Puempel wants to pass to mount but Sosa is defending the position.
Matt Puempel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puempel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puempel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sosa defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puempel stalling.
Sosa is trying to maintain the position but Puempel is very close to passing his half guard.
Puempel blocks the strikes from Sosa.
Puempel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sosa!
Puempel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sosa is bucking up trying to escape but Puempel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sosa regains half guard.
Puempel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sosa trying to control here.
Sosa is in trouble now - Puempel has advanced to mount!
Sosa can't escape the position.
Puempel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sosa?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puempel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Puempel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puempel controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Puempel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puempel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Puempel!
Matt Puempel made sure to mention his sponsor, Vitality in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ankur Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ankur Khan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Khan.
Khan slips under a jab from Zibanejadass.
Khan takes a swing at Zibanejadass's ribcage but misses.
Khan misses with a right hand
and Zibanejadass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zibanejadass checks a low kick from Khan.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zibanejadass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khan misses with a combination
and Zibanejadass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan throws a low kick but Zibanejadass moves out of range easily.
Khan lands a head kick. Zibanejadass smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zibanejadass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zibanejadass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Zibanejadass blocks the low kick.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zibanejadass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khan misses with a left hand
enabling Zibanejadass to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zibanejadass moves away.
Ankur Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zibanejadass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Khan is looking to chop away at Zibanejadass's legs.
Zibanejadass tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zibanejadass.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zibanejadass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khan thuds a left hand into Zibanejadass's body.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zibanejadass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan jabs Zibanejadass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zibanejadass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zibanejadass tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zibanejadass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khan lands a head kick. Zibanejadass smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Zibanejadass's leg but Zibanejadass calmly moves out of range.
Zibanejadass moves out of range of the body kick from Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zibanejadass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zibanejadass takes one on the button.
Zibanejadass moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khan missing with knees to the body.
Zibanejadass prevents a body shot from Khan.
Zibanejadass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Zibanejadass controls the action.
Zibanejadass blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ankur Khan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zibanejadass under the eye.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Zibanejadass counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan misses with a body punch
and Zibanejadass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zibanejadass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan digs a good hook to Zibanejadass's body.
Zibanejadass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zibanejadass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zibanejadass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khan connects with a leg kick. Zibanejadass looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan throws a leg kick but Zibanejadass moved away.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zibanejadass tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zibanejadass manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Ankur Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan lands a body shot.
Zibanejadass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan throws a head kick but Zibanejadass moves out of range.
Zibanejadass throws a big shot that misses.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Zibanejadass counters with an outside leg kick.
Zibanejadass moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zibanejadass rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zibanejadass.
Khan misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khan's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Zibanejadass blocks the leg kick.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Zibanejadass is just out of range.
Zibanejadass pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zibanejadass throws an elbow but misses.
Zibanejadass effectively controlling the action here.
Zibanejadass avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
Zibanejadass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zibanejadass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zibanejadass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zibanejadass stalling in the clinch.
Zibanejadass lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.
Zibanejadass blocks a body shot from Khan.
Zibanejadass takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Zibanejadass.
Khan cracks Zibanejadass with a nice body shot.
Zibanejadass throws an elbow that misses.
Zibanejadass lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Zibanejadass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khan's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Zibanejadass.
Nice elbow from Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass lands an elbow just above Khan 's eye.
Zibanejadass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khan's defenses.
Zibanejadass throws an elbow but it misses.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass is pushing Khan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zibanejadass blocks a body shot from Khan.
Zibanejadass looking to slow down the pace here.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Zibanejadass controls his hands.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Khan tries to work over Zibanejadass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zibanejadass avoiding damage.
Khan tries a body shot but Zibanejadass blocks it.
Mika Zibanejadass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Zibanejadass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ankur Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khan misses the jab.
Khan throws a series of punches but Zibanejadass avoids them all with ease.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zibanejadass walks into a jab.
Zibanejadass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zibanejadass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Zibanejadass avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zibanejadass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zibanejadass is able to avoid easily.
Khan throws a combination that misses
and Zibanejadass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Khan is predictable there
and Zibanejadass makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Zibanejadass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Khan connects with a right hand. Zibanejadass shakes it off.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zibanejadass, as that shot connected.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Zibanejadass's leg but Zibanejadass calmly moves out of range.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Zibanejadass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khan's calf.
Khan takes a swing at Zibanejadass's ribcage but misses.
Khan moves out of range as Zibanejadass strikes.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Zibanejadass counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zibanejadass.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan wants to slow Zibanejadass down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Zibanejadass misses
and Khan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zibanejadass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khan finds it's way round the side to connect with Zibanejadass's head.
Khan swings for the body but Zibanejadass moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zibanejadass on the side of the head.
Zibanejadass checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zibanejadass manages to avoid it.
Zibanejadass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mika Zibanejadass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Zibanejadass's head but Zibanejadass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zibanejadass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khan scores with a leg kick.
Zibanejadass throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zibanejadass throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Zibanejadass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zibanejadass thows a body shot but no joy.
Ankur Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zibanejadass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Zibanejadass's front leg but catches the back leg as Zibanejadass tries to avoid it.
Zibanejadass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khan. Khan obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ankur Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ankur Khan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ankur Khan waved his t-shirt featuring [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Suez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon comes to the cage accompanied by LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Suez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suez avoids the body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clendennon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suez counters by moving into the clinch.
Suez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Clendennon can't fight it off and eventually Suez manages to take the fight to the floor. Clendennon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clendennon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suez, into his guard.
Suez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clendennon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suez on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Clendennon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Suez.
Clendennon controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clendennon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon wants to stand up but Suez is controlling the position.
Suez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clendennon pulls his head out easily.
Suez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clendennon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Suez wants to get back to full guard.
Clendennon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suez has an active guard here but Clendennon has managed to pass into half guard.
Suez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Suez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clendennon misses with a head kick.
Suez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clendennon tries to avoid it but Suez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clendennon to the ground. Clendennon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice jab there from Clendennon.
Suez misses with a takedown attempt - Clendennon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clendennon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suez, pushing him back against the cage.
Suez jumps guard.
Suez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clendennon uses it to pass to side control.
Clendennon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Suez to his feet.
Clendennon moves in looking to clinch but Suez pushes him off.
Suez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suez lands a jab.
Clendennon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suez moves into the clinch.
Clendennon with a knee to the head.
Clendennon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clendennon lands with a right to the head.
Suez dodges an elbow strike from Clendennon.
A frustrated look appears on Suez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suez has picked Clendennon up - he's going for a ride! Suez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clendennon is trying to get back to full guard.
Suez is trying to work for a kimura but Clendennon is defending well.
Clendennon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Suez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clendennon defends it well.
Suez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suez trying to control from Clendennon's half guard. Clendennon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clendennon wants to sweep here but Suez controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clendennon keeping moving, preventing Suez from controlling successfully.
Clendennon keeping full guard, as Suez tries to pass.
Clendennon keeping moving, preventing Suez from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suez manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Suez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Suez throws a series of punches but Clendennon avoids them all with ease.
Suez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suez lands in his opponent's guard.
Suez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clendennon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suez has Clendennon in his guard.
Clendennon stays in close to Suez's body and controls the position.
Clendennon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suez is trying to keep Clendennon in close.
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clendennon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clendennon stacks Suez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clendennon!
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon trying to control the action but Suez is working from the bottom.
Rafael Suez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suez is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clendennon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Suez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clendennon taking a breather here.
Craig Clendennon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clendennon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clendennon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rafael Suez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clendennon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clendennon wants it to stay on the feet.
Suez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clendennon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suez throws a leg kick that misses.
Suez misses with a leg kick
and Clendennon counters with a head kick that drops Suez to the mat! Suez scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Suez is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suez shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Clendennon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suez 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Suez!
Rafael Suez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Millard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Millard keeps it at a distance.
Griffin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Millard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Millard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Millard slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Millard connects with a body shot that sends Griffin's belly button to the back.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin tries to clinch but Millard moves out of range.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Millard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Millard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin needs to keep his hands up - Millard had a free shot at his head there.
Millard connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Millard counters with a nice body shot.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Millard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Millard lands with a right hand.
Millard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Millard misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Griffin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Millard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Millard 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.
Millard wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Millard throws an elbow but Griffin slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard landing a few strikes.
Millard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millard trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Griffin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin dodges the ground and pound from Millard.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Millard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Griffin parries the strikes from Millard easily there. Millard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Griffin to escape.
Millard with the ground and pound but Griffin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Millard controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Millard.
Millard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millard looks to land a strike but Griffin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Millard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
Millard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parker Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Millard.
Millard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin tries to bum rush Millard with a series of wild strikes but Millard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Millard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
Millard looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin throws a shot to the body.
Griffin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Millard.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Millard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Millard jabs at Griffin's body.
Griffin staying out of range there.
Griffin throws a looping overhand right but Millard ducks down to avoid it.
Griffin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Millard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffin scrambles back to his feet.
Millard lands a jab to Griffin's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffin feints and then cracks Millard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Millard down.
Griffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Millard circles away.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Millard.
A jab lands there for Millard.
Bruce Millard is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin tries to clinch but Millard moves out of range.
Millard jabs at Griffin's body.
Griffin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Millard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Millard loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
Millard thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Millard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Millard avoids it well.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard misses the shot to the body.
Millard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
Millard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Millard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Millard slows the pace down in half guard.
Millard wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bruce Millard.
A swing and a miss from Griffin.
That kick from Millard tenderised Griffin's leg. Griffin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffin throws a body punch but Millard moves out of range.
Griffin darts in and clinches Millard up against the cage.
Millard has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Millard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Millard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Millard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Griffin stalling in the clinch but Millard improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Millard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffin or not.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Millard.
Millard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Millard has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Millard avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Millard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Millard.
Millard struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
A short right from Millard on the inside.
Millard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Millard won't allow it.
Millard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millard's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Millard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Millard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Griffin slips a straight right by Millard.
Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Millard rather than just go for the knockout.
Millard dips to his left and cracks Griffin with an uppercut!
Griffin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Millard staying out of range there.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Millard.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Millard pushes him off.
Millard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Millard pushes him off.
Millard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Millard on that attempt.
Griffin tries to clinch but Millard moves out of range.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Millard keeps it at a distance.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Griffin struggles to land a body shot inside as Millard controls his hands.
Millard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Millard tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard breaks the clinch.
Millard misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Millard.
Donk. Griffin catches Millard right on the button with a cross.
Millard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parker Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin cracks Millard with an open hand slap.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Millard lands with a nice body punch.
Millard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Millard saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Millard. Those never looked like landing.
Millard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Millard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millard throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Parker Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Millard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millard misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Millard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Millard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Millard.
Millard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
Griffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Millard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Millard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Millard avoids nicely.
Millard lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Millard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffin has time to react.
Millard scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Millard.
Millard lands a nice shot to the body.
Millard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Millard.
Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Millard.
Millard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin moves out of range as Millard strikes.
Millard connects with a body shot that sends Griffin's belly button to the back.
Jab from Millard.
Millard swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Millard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Millard.
Millard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Millard counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Millard blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Millard scores with a four punch combination!
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Millard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin cracks Millard with a good jab.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Millard finish him?
Millard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Millard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Millard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Millard pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Millard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Millard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Millard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruce Millard waved his t-shirt featuring 5th Round Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romero Jacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Romero Jacare 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romero Jacare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Xystorophoroi Ii has his takedown stuffed
and Jacare counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xystorophoroi Ii working for a triangle but Jacare defends it easily.
Jacare showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xystorophoroi Ii has his foot on Jacare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacare works his way back into a safe position though.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xystorophoroi Ii, not yet.
Xystorophoroi Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacare is aware though and is defending well.
Jacare trying to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacare advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to buck Jacare off but Jacare is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Jacare seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacare trying to control the action but Xystorophoroi Ii is working from the bottom.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacare is chipping away with strikes.
Jacare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacare is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xystorophoroi Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Xystorophoroi Ii on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii prevents Jacare from moving into mount.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to control but Jacare postures up.
Xystorophoroi Ii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacare passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xystorophoroi Ii!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacare wants to finish this one by submission but Xystorophoroi Ii is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jacare.
Jacare has hold of Xystorophoroi Ii's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Xystorophoroi Ii manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacare working the ground and pound effectively.
Xystorophoroi Ii is bucking up trying to escape but Jacare cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Xystorophoroi Ii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jacare is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for submissions off his back.
Xystorophoroi Ii is not content to let Jacare control the position.
Jacare is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xystorophoroi Ii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacare.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for submissions off his back.
Xystorophoroi Ii manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacare won't allow Xystorophoroi Ii to sweep him here.
Jacare throwing strikes but missing.
Jacare stopping the sweep attempt from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Jacare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacare throwing strikes but missing.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xystorophoroi Ii, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xystorophoroi Ii keeping moving, preventing Jacare from controlling successfully.
Jacare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romero Jacare dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacare.
Nice sprawl there from Jacare as Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in.
Xystorophoroi Ii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xystorophoroi Ii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacare tries to bench press Xystorophoroi Ii off him but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps the position.
Jacare is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Xystorophoroi Ii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jacare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacare holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to control but Jacare is keeping him busy.
Jacare looking for submissions off his back.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacare defends it well.
Romero Jacare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xystorophoroi Ii slips a nice elbow through Jacare's hands, connecting with Jacare's forehead.
Jacare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacare won't allow Xystorophoroi Ii to pass to mount.
Jacare striking from half guard on the bottom.
Jacare actively working from the bottom here.
Xystorophoroi Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacare sees it coming and defends easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacare works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xystorophoroi Ii passes Jacare's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Xystorophoroi Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to pass the guard but Jacare is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacare doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii is breathing heavily.
Jacare makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacare.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacare is pulling down on Xystorophoroi Ii's head. It's preventing any offense from Xystorophoroi Ii, at least for the moment.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xystorophoroi Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacare is on top in guard.
Jacare trying to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is working from the bottom.
Jacare scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xystorophoroi Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacare defends it easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii keeping moving, preventing Jacare from controlling successfully.
Jacare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacare trying to control the position from guard on top but Xystorophoroi Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacare has gone for a leg lock! Xystorophoroi Ii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacare's guard.
Jacare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xystorophoroi Ii defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xystorophoroi Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacare is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romero Jacare will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jacare throws a right hand that misses
and Xystorophoroi Ii counters with a solid body kick.
Jacare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xystorophoroi Ii circles away.
Jacare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xystorophoroi Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacare shoots in and drives through. Xystorophoroi Ii sprawls well.
Jacare avoids the body shot from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Jacare is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xystorophoroi Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romero Jacare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xystorophoroi Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacare circles away.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a head kick.
Xystorophoroi Ii swings for the body but Jacare moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacare but Jacare pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacare fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xystorophoroi Ii to the ground. Jacare is now in Xystorophoroi Ii's guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii working for a triangle but Jacare defends it easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xystorophoroi Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacare advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacare is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacare is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to get to full guard but Jacare has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacare is taking a breather. Xystorophoroi Ii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jacare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps working.
Xystorophoroi Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacare with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xystorophoroi Ii keeping moving, preventing Jacare from controlling successfully.
Jacare tries to free his leg and advance position but Xystorophoroi Ii is retaining full guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to stand and escape but Jacare is having none of it.
Xystorophoroi Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacare.
Jacare wants to control from the top but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps moving.
Jacare passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to bench press Jacare off him but Jacare keeps the position.
Jacare tries for a kimura but Xystorophoroi Ii is defending well.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to get back to half guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacare looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacare wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xystorophoroi Ii is not content to let Jacare control the position.
Xystorophoroi Ii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jacare.
Jacare looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacare looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Xystorophoroi Ii is avoiding damage well.
Jacare thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to buck Jacare off but Jacare is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romero Jacare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacare, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romero Jacare!
Romero Jacare gave a mention to Happy Pills 159Q - 90% Laundry 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 Rodrigo Belmonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmonte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Los Lobos - Cancion Del Mariachi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Belmonte!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis avoids the body shot from Belmonte.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Lewis.
Belmonte lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
Belmonte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lewis moves out of range as Belmonte strikes.
Belmonte sends Lewis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Belmonte is motioning to the referee to let Lewis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmonte loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Lewis connects with a nice looking jab.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmonte.
Lewis blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewis.
Belmonte drops Lewis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lewis looks back up at him and smiles so Belmonte waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lewis is rocked!
BOOM! Belmonte lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lewis. Lewis tries to recover but Belmonte is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lewis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Belmonte!
Rodrigo Belmonte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Yaroslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaroslev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War is the Answer - Five Finger Death Punch. Aleksander Yaroslev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Yaroslev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kent Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaroslev misses the target.
Yaroslev shoots in but Phillips avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phillips misses with a lunging right hand
and Yaroslev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phillips won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yaroslev is staying tight to Phillips's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaroslev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Kent Phillips has been cut.
Phillips tries to improve position but can't.
Yaroslev in side control, throwing shots but Phillips defends.
Phillips throws Yaroslev to one side and escapes!
Kent Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips is pressed up against the cage. Yaroslev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phillips down to the mat. Phillips avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Yaroslev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Yaroslev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaroslev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phillips forces Yaroslev back against the cage and clinches.
Yaroslev is looking for a takedown.
Yaroslev misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yaroslev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phillips to the mat. Phillips regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yaroslev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phillips looking to control.
Phillips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yaroslev stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Phillips has his hands on Yaroslev's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yaroslev dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaroslev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Phillips takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Phillips manages to get back to half guard.
Phillips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yaroslev is working away from the top position though.
Yaroslev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips trying to control here.
Yaroslev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yaroslev.
Phillips controlling Yaroslev's posture.
Yaroslev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Phillips is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yaroslev, into his guard.
Yaroslev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kent Phillips.
Yaroslev 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.
Aleksander Yaroslev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kent Phillips's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Phillips blocks the low kick.
That has opened up Kent Phillips's cut even more.
Yaroslev lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Phillips head around and knocks him out cold! Yaroslev hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksander Yaroslev!
Aleksander Yaroslev is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksander Yaroslev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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