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UPG 116: Sacrifice For Honour PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Coors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar - Danza Kuduro. Ricardo Oliveira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milo Coors!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coors drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Coors.
Coors is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coors throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coors is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coors wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coors keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coors looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coors looking for a sweep. Not yet Coors, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Coors keeps moving.
Oliveira works over Coors with some ground and pound from guard.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira trying to control but Coors is working from the bottom.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coors is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coors has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Oliveira working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Coors's thigh. Coors counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliveira passes Coors's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coors blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira.
Coors has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
Coors looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Coors looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oliveira controlling the pace.
Oliveira is stalling here. Coors is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Oliveira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Coors has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Coors working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is trying to work for a sweep but Coors has mounted him!
Coors trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricardo Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coors blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliveira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coors has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coors and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coors shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.
Coors is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricardo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Coors.
Coors fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.
Milo Coors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coors shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira has Coors up against the cage in a clinch.
Coors wants a takedown.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coors is keeping busy.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coors has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oliveira is pressed up against the cage. Coors has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliveira down to the mat. Oliveira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coors shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coors gets slowly back to his feet.
Coors fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Coors persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coors is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coors trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Coors drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.
Oliveira is in close to Coors's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira trying to control but Coors is working from the bottom.
Coors throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Coors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira cracks Coors with a solid left hand.
Coors looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coors throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coors lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oliveira!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coors controlling from the full mount.
Coors with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Coors has hold of Oliveira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oliveira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Coors has a good base and remains in mount.
Coors jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Oliveira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Oliveira and Coors has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Coors wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is looking to advance position but Coors won't allow it.
Coors looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira is controlling the pace.
Oliveira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Ricardo Oliveira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Coors misses.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Coors. Coors gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Coors shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coors gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Coors moved out of range nicely.
Coors shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Coors's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricardo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Coors.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coors.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coors tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Coors, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coors drives through with a takedown into Oliveira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coors preventing the sweep.
Coors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliveira holds on and takes a little breather.
Oliveira looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coors wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Coors tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.
Coors is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coors trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Coors is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well.
Oliveira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Coors has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors has control of Oliveira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Oliveira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Coors wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Oliveira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oliveira gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coors won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coors defends it easily.
Coors trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coors stands and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coors wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Coors keeps moving and retains side control.
Coors is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coors goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coors's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira!
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.
Oliveira 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.
Ricardo Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Coors defending well.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Coors is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is looking to advance position but Coors won't allow it.
Milo Coors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Oliveira.
Well Oliveira 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Oliveira!
Ricardo Oliveira gave a mention to [WAO]MADE IN GERMANY 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 Glaube Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by .. Street has chosen The Truth as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glaube Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Street!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Street throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Street moves out of range of the strikes.
Street chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Street shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Street missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Street.
Street throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Street avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva tests Street's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Street misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Street 's knee.
Street throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Street throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Street throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Street throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Street misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Street. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Street with a nice cross.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Street.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Street's hands.
Street misses with a few strikes there.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael Street seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Street on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Street throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva tries to clinch up but Street circles away and keeps his distance.
Glaube Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Street misses with a hook.
Street throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Street.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Street blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva cracks Street with a right hand to the side of the head.
Street lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva throws a series of punches but Street moves out of range.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Street takes one to the chin there.
Street is rocked!
Silva instigates a clinch.
Street is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva has Street pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Street is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Silva - that's hurt Street badly! Oh, another knee lands and Street is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Street doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Glaube Silva!
A relieved looking Glaube Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bearach Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cunningham might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scotland the Brave and the Green Hills of Tyrol. Bearach Cunningham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bearach Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rainbow Trout!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham connects with a nice looking jab.
Trout goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trout throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Trout ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Trout takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Trout.
Trout lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trout throws a leg kick but Cunningham checks it.
Trout connects with an inside leg kick.
Cunningham missing with a left hand there. Trout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cunningham throws a hook but Trout avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Trout throws a head kick that half lands.
Trout tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunningham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Trout does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Cunningham - just one landing.
It looks like Rainbow Trout has been cut.
Cunningham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Trout.
Cunningham connects with a right hand. Trout shakes it off.
Trout slips a straight right by Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trout throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Cunningham.
Trout's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cunningham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trout scrambles back to his feet.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunningham throws out a loose jab but Trout uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Cunningham misses.
Trout avoids the body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the body.
Trout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
Bearach Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Trout does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cunningham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cunningham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cunningham misses with the combination.
Trout slips under a jab from Cunningham.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the body.
Trout throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Trout.
Trout throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Trout - just one landing.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut.
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but Trout slips the punch.
Trout slips under a jab from Cunningham.
Cunningham cracks Trout with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trout ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Trout changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trout connects with a leg kick. Cunningham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cunningham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cunningham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trout avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trout fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trout at a distance.
Cunningham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cunningham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trout.
Cunningham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trout was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunningham.
Oooooh!!! Cunningham has knocked Trout down with a huge combo! Cunningham steps away and waves a wobbly Trout back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Trout is rocked!
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Trout avoids them all with ease.
Cunningham cracks Trout with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Trout looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cunningham finish him?
Trout is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trout.
Cunningham drops Trout with a huge uppercut! Trout drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cunningham is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bearach Cunningham!
Bearach Cunningham decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Swags Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soloman van der Vaart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der Vaart is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nah Mean. Soloman van der Vaart 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swags Middleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soloman van der Vaart!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Middleton has closed the distance and engaged van der Vaart in a clinch.
Middleton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
van der Vaart gets to his feet. Middleton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Middleton clinches up with van der Vaart and pushes him back against the cage.
Middleton lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Soloman van der Vaart has been cut.
van der Vaart misses with the head strike.
van der Vaart digs a right hand underneath Middleton's ribcage. Middleton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Middleton takes a shot to the head.
van der Vaart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Middleton misses with an elbow strike.
van der Vaart lands a shoulder strike.
Middleton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Middleton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Middleton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
van der Vaart misses with a punch to the body.
Middleton tries to land a knee to the head but van der Vaart blocks with his arms.
Middleton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swags Middleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van der Vaart blocks an elbow strike.
van der Vaart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton misses with an elbow strike.
van der Vaart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Middleton prevents a body shot from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart tries to stall but Middleton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Middleton pushes off an throws an elbow but van der Vaart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
van der Vaart avoids the elbow strike from Middleton, against the cage.
Middleton is looking to control van der Vaart's arms but van der Vaart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Middleton has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart prevents a body shot from Middleton.
van der Vaart blocks an elbow strike from Middleton.
van der Vaart lands with a right to the head.
Middleton is rocked!
van der Vaart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Middleton backwards.
Oh Middleton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
van der Vaart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Middleton looks to clinch
and van der Vaart counters with a right hand from hell and Middleton is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soloman van der Vaart!
Soloman van der Vaart was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminence Front. 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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34
265 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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34
273 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Crown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Raybould.
Raybould clinches up with Crown and pushes him back against the cage.
Crown has a couple of punches blocked by Raybould.
Raybould content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crown throws a head punch that misses.
Crown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Raybould.
Crown is trying to break the clinch but Raybould has him pressed against the cage.
Raybould throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crowns head.
Raybould slowing the pace effectively.
Raybould struggles to land a body shot inside as Crown controls his hands.
Raybould keeps control of Crown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown has had enough of the clinch but Raybould keeps him there for the moment.
Raybould tries to work over Crown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raybould tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crown's elbow.
Raybould misses with a punch to the body.
Crown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raybould swings wildly with an uppercut but Crown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raybould tries to throw a body punch but Crown avoids it by throwing Raybould back against the cage.
Raybould tries to throw a body punch but Crown avoids it by throwing Raybould back against the cage.
Crown can't find room to land a body shot as Raybould controls the action.
Crown is trying to break the clinch but Raybould has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crown.
Crown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Raybould.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crown working hard to break the clinch.
Raybould lands a nice uppercut.
Crown is looking to break free of the clinch but Raybould has double underhooks.
Raybould misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crown working aggressively here.
Raybould struggles to land a body shot inside as Crown controls his hands.
Raybould scores with a hook to the body.
Crown breaks from the clinch.
Raybould misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crown counters with a two punch combo.
Crown lands with a good body shot.
Raybould looks winded!
Crown takes one to the side of the head.
Crown clobbers Raybould with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crown lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raybould misses with a body punch
and Crown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bobby Crown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crown misses with the combination.
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!
Crown lands a jab to Raybould's midsection.
Crown connects with a body shot.
Crown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crown throws an overhand right that lands on Raybould's shoulder, as Raybould tries to avoid the shot.
Crown connects with the punch.
Crown misses with a wild body shot.
Crown throws a hook but Raybould blocks it.
Raybould pushes Crown up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Raybould.
Raybould misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crown lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crown.
Raybould tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crown tries to break free but Raybould pushes him back against the cage.
Raybould gets through Crown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Crown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crown wants to break free but Raybould has control.
Raybould takes a shot to the head.
Raybould tries to throw a body punch but Crown avoids it by throwing Raybould back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crown is trying to break the clinch but Raybould is controlling him.
Crown blocks a body shot from Raybould.
Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raybould is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Crown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooh!!! Crown has knocked Raybould down with a huge combo! Crown steps away and waves a wobbly Raybould back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kevin Raybould has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crown lands a big right hand that sends Raybould crashing to the mat! Crown stays standing though and waves Raybould back to his feet!
Raybould is rocked!
Raybould walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Raybould limp body while Crown jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Crown!
Bobby Crown gave a mention to [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hoiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ludacris - Get Back . Devin Styles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Hoiles's chin.
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275 lbs
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24
278 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Hoiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styles walks into a jab.
It looks like Devin Styles has been cut.
Donk. Styles catches Hoiles right on the button with a cross.
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!
The fighters circling - Hoiles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoiles throws the left hand but Styles avoids the punch easily.
Hoiles looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range.
Styles clinches up against the cage.
Styles throws a head punch that misses.
Styles lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Styles.
Styles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoiles backwards.
It looks like Mike Hoiles has been cut.
Hoiles blocks a body shot from Styles.
Styles letting Hoiles take a breather here.
Styles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoiles backwards.
Styles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Styles.
Styles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoiless head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoiles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Styles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoiles can't break the clinch.
Hoiles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoiles is trying to maintain a safe position but Styles gets an underhook and turns Hoiles into the cage.
Hoiles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoiles tries to break the clinch but Styles is controlling the position.
Styles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoiles is looking to break free of the clinch but Styles has double underhooks.
Styles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Styles drops Hoiles onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hoiles is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hoiles is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoiles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Hoiles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoiles looking to slow down the pace here.
Hoiles seems to have got his legs back now.
Styles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hoiles to his knees! Styles keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Styles!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Devin Styles made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition (160!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - Duality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
164 lbs
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27
166 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiu Jitsu throws out a leg kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range and Jiu Jitsu only half commits.
Jiu Jitsu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ufcowski jr sizes up Jiu Jitsu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jiu Jitsu thuds his right hand into Ufcowski jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jiu Jitsu has a takedown stuffed.
Ufcowski jr cracks a nice hook into Jiu Jitsu's ribs.
Ufcowski jr scores with a nice right hand.
Jiu Jitsu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ufcowski jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiu Jitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiu Jitsu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ufcowski jr avoids the body shot from Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu fails with the takedown
and Ufcowski jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ufcowski jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Ufcowski jr there.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiu Jitsu slips a jab and a cross from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a looping overhand right but Jiu Jitsu ducks down to avoid it.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiu Jitsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jiu Jitsu.
Donk. Ufcowski jr catches Jiu Jitsu right on the button with a cross.
Jiu Jitsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ufcowski jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiu Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Ufcowski jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jiu Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ufcowski jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ufcowski jr clobbers Jiu Jitsu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ufcowski jr misses with the combination.
Ufcowski jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ufcowski jr thinking.
Ufcowski jr misses with a wild combination.
Ufcowski jr clobbers Jiu Jitsu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jiu Jitsu checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ufcowski jr. Jiu Jitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ufcowski jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jiu Jitsu.
Ufcowski jr throws a right and a left that Jiu Jitsu avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Ufcowski jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot.
Ufcowski jr slips under a jab from Jiu Jitsu.
Ufcowski jr takes a swing at Jiu Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Ufcowski jr misses with a hook. Jiu Jitsu ducked under it nicely.
Jiu Jitsu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to control. Ufcowski jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ufcowski jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiu Jitsu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ufcowski jr is on top in guard.
Jiu Jitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Ufcowski jr is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mr Jiu Jitsu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jiu Jitsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiu Jitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ufcowski jr.
Jiu Jitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ufcowski jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiu Jitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ufcowski jr throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jiu Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ufcowski jr.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ufcowski jr misses with a few strikes there.
Jiu Jitsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the side of Jiu Jitsu's head but Jiu Jitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiu Jitsu shoots for a takedown but Ufcowski jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jiu Jitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Jiu Jitsu.
Ufcowski jr throws the kick towards the body but Jiu Jitsu avoids it.
A cross from Ufcowski jr lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ufcowski jr, as that shot connected.
Jab by Ufcowski jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ufcowski jr, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ufcowski jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Jiu Jitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ufcowski jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ufcowski jr scores with a jab to the head.
Ufcowski jr throws out a powerful jab.
Ufcowski jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jiu Jitsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
Ufcowski jr lands with a shot to the body.
Mr Jiu Jitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Ufcowski jr. Those never looked like landing.
Jiu Jitsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ufcowski jr circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiu Jitsu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ufcowski jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ufcowski jr misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ufcowski jr as he connects with a hook.
Ufcowski jr wants to land a leg kick but Jiu Jitsu is out of range.
Ufcowski jr throws a one two combo.
Jiu Jitsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ufcowski jr swivels and escapes.
Ufcowski jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jiu Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Ufcowski jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jiu Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ufcowski jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jiu Jitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jiu Jitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ufcowski jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ufcowski jr misses its intended target.
Ufcowski jr with a nice cross.
Ufcowski jr slips under a jab from Jiu Jitsu.
Ufcowski jr throws a series of strikes that have Jiu Jitsu backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jiu Jitsu is defended easily by Ufcowski jr.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ufcowski jr. Jiu Jitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Ufcowski jr there.
Ufcowski jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ufcowski jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jiu Jitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ufcowski jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ufcowski jr throws a big shot that misses.
Jiu Jitsu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jiu Jitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ufcowski jr.
Jiu Jitsu blocks an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jiu Jitsu tries to pull guard but Ufcowski jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ufcowski jr misses with some punches.
Jiu Jitsu avoids the elbow strike from Ufcowski jr, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ufcowski jr misses with a hook.
A combination from Ufcowski jr does no damage.
A solid body kick from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Jiu Jitsu's leg but Jiu Jitsu calmly moves out of range.
Jiu Jitsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Jiu Jitsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ufcowski jr misses with a looping left.
Jiu Jitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jiu Jitsu walks into a straight right hand from Ufcowski jr.
Jiu Jitsu walks into a jab.
Ufcowski jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jiu Jitsu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ufcowski jr, as that shot connected.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jiu Jitsu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ufcowski jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Jiu Jitsu.
Ufcowski jr loads up on a big right hand but Jiu Jitsu slips the punch.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a takedown
and Ufcowski jr counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ufcowski jr.
Jiu Jitsu slips a straight right by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a front kick aimed at Jiu Jitsu's knee but Jiu Jitsu avoids it well.
Ufcowski jr throws the kick towards the body but Jiu Jitsu avoids it.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but Jiu Jitsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Ufcowski jr misses with a wild combination.
Jiu Jitsu tries to keep at a distance but Ufcowski jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ufcowski jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ufcowski jr throws a head punch that misses.
Ufcowski jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Ufcowski jr throws an elbow but misses.
Jiu Jitsu fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr effectively controlling the action here.
Jiu Jitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ufcowski jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ufcowski jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ufcowski jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ufcowski jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jiu Jitsu is defending well for now.
Ufcowski jr working aggressively here.
Ufcowski jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiu Jitsu's elbow.
Ufcowski jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ufcowski jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mr Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ufcowski jr smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ufcowski jr.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ufcowski jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Ufcowski jr throws a jab when Jiu Jitsu was well out of range.
Ufcowski jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ufcowski jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jiu Jitsu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jiu Jitsu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr looks to move to half guard but instead Jiu Jitsu has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Ufcowski jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ufcowski jr 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Pawel Ufcowski jr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nawrocki has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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214 lbs
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nawrocki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nawrocki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nawrocki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nawrocki is looking to score with low kicks.
Nawrocki doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosh circles away.
Bosh cracks Nawrocki with an open hand slap.
Bosh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bosh shoots in and drives through. Nawrocki sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosh tries to close the distance and clinch but Nawrocki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nawrocki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosh.
Bosh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nawrocki misses with a low kick.
Nawrocki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosh.
Bosh jabs Nawrocki right on the nose. Nawrocki blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Nawrocki scores with a four punch combination!
Bosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bosh takes a swing at Nawrocki's ribcage but misses.
Bosh doesn't manage to clinch there - Nawrocki circles away.
Nawrocki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bosh's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bosh throws a lazy right hand but Nawrocki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bosh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nawrocki defends it nicely.
Bosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nawrocki's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nawrocki is looking to improve his position.
Bosh wants to control but Nawrocki is keeping him busy.
Nawrocki wants to improve his position but Bosh is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nawrocki is pressing down on Bosh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nawrocki is trying to keep Bosh in close.
Bosh looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nawrocki is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nawrocki defends it easily.
Bosh has his foot on Nawrocki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nawrocki works his way back into a safe position though.
Nawrocki wants to control from the top but Bosh keeps moving.
Bosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nawrocki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nawrocki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bosh keeping full guard, as Nawrocki tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosh pulls Nawrocki in close to prevent any damage.
Nawrocki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bosh keeping moving, preventing Nawrocki from controlling successfully.
Nawrocki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosh is keeping the position for now.
Nawrocki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nawrocki wants to control but Bosh is keeping him busy.
Nawrocki advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bosh is looking to escape.
Nawrocki working Bosh over with strikes here.
Bosh working to try and regain half guard.
Nawrocki tries to control but Bosh wriggling away.
Nawrocki throws some wild stikes that Bosh manages to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki tries to control but Bosh wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Nawrocki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bosh misses with a looping right.
Bosh throws a body punch but Nawrocki moves out of range.
Bosh misses with a jab to the body
and Nawrocki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nawrocki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nawrocki. Nawrocki obviously looking to wear him down.
Bosh ducks right into an uppercut from Nawrocki.
Bosh moves out of range as Nawrocki throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nawrocki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bosh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nawrocki.
Bosh checks a low kick from Nawrocki.
Bosh throws a looping overhand right but Nawrocki ducks down to avoid it.
Nawrocki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nawrocki.
Bosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Nawrocki sprawls well. He's pushed Bosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bosh throws out a loose jab but Nawrocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nawrocki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bosh keeps working.
Nawrocki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bosh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nawrocki advances to mount.
Nawrocki looking to control but Bosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nawrocki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosh working to try and regain half guard.
Nawrocki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nawrocki wants to control the pace but Bosh is squirming around nicely.
Bosh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nawrocki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Piotr Nawrocki.
Nawrocki throws out a leg kick but Bosh moves out of range and Nawrocki only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bosh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nawrocki misses with a body shot.
Bosh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nawrocki.
Bosh slips under a jab from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki scores with the left hand. Bosh knows he should have avoided that one.
Bosh looks to land a left hand but Nawrocki moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bosh.
Nawrocki with a jab.
Nawrocki drops his hands momentarily and Bosh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bosh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nawrocki scores with a jab to the body.
Bosh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nawrocki looking to sit in guard and control but Bosh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bosh postures up.
Bosh won't allow Nawrocki to sweep him here.
Bosh is working Nawrocki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bosh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nawrocki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bosh is one step ahead there.
Nawrocki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bosh wants to control from the top but Nawrocki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Nawrocki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Nawrocki is just out of range.
Bosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nawrocki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bosh is out of range.
Bosh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nawrocki swivels and escapes.
Nawrocki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nawrocki connects with a nice looking jab.
Nawrocki wants to clinch up but Bosh keeps it at a distance.
Nawrocki dips to his left and cracks Bosh with an uppercut!
Nawrocki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Nawrocki misses.
Nawrocki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bosh.
An inside leg kick lands from Nawrocki.
Bosh gets caught napping as Nawrocki dives in and scores a takedown. Bosh manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nawrocki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bosh working a defensive guard here.
Bosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nawrocki wants to control from the top but Bosh keeps moving.
Bosh trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Piotr Nawrocki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nawrocki manages to avoid it.
Nawrocki defending well as Bosh loads up on a big left hand.
Bosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nawrocki manages to avoid it.
Nawrocki avoids the body shot from Bosh.
Bosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bosh checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nawrocki.
Nawrocki misses with a low kick.
A combination from Nawrocki does no damage.
Bosh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nawrocki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bosh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nawrocki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bosh checks a low kick from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki tries to land a leg kick but Bosh saw it coming and moves away.
Nawrocki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nawrocki shoots in but no luck this time.
Bosh lands with a cross.
Nawrocki throws a front kick aimed at Bosh's knee but Bosh avoids it well.
Nawrocki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Bosh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nawrocki motions for Bosh to come forward. Nawrocki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nawrocki moves away from the strike by Bosh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws a hook to the side of Bosh's head but Bosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piotr Nawrocki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nawrocki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nawrocki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nawrocki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nawrocki. That's going to slow Bosh down.
Nawrocki moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nawrocki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nawrocki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nawrocki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bosh throws a lazy right hand but Nawrocki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nawrocki scores with a spinning back kick!
Bosh moves out of range of the leg kick from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki tries to clinch up but Bosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Bosh takes a swing at Nawrocki's ribcage but misses.
Bosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bosh fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nawrocki slips under a jab from Bosh.
Bosh tries to clinch but Nawrocki moves out of range.
Bosh throws a jab when Nawrocki was well out of range.
Nawrocki slips under a jab from Bosh.
Nawrocki misses with a leg kick
and Bosh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piotr Nawrocki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nawrocki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosh.
Nawrocki scores with a leg kick.
Nawrocki moves away from the strike by Bosh.
Nawrocki 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nawrocki.
Nawrocki misses with a looping left.
Bosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chris Bosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nawrocki staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Nawrocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nawrocki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Nawrocki!
During a confident post fight interview, Piotr Nawrocki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephoune Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play has chosen Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche as his entrance music. Stephoune Father 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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephoune Father!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Play misses with a jab to the body
so Father counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Father is looking to advance position but Play has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Father tries to lock up and control but Play gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Father 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.
Play is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Father doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Play.
Father wants to control but Play is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play looks to land a strike but Father avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Play postures up.
Play would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Father wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play is looking to work some ground and pound but Father has wrist control.
Father utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Father is trying to keep Play in close.
Father pulls Play in close to his closed guard and prevents Play from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stephoune Father has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Father takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Play tries to score with a low kick but Father moves his leg out of the way.
Play throws a nice outside leg kick.
Father fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Play looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play misses with an uppercut
and Father counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Father throws a big elbow that misses.
Father loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Play can't keep his opponent in guard - Father advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Father missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Father wants to pass to mount but Play is defending the position.
Play keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Father winds up and cracks Play with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play taking some punishment here, with Father in his half guard.
Play is looking for a sweep. Father is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Play actively working from the bottom here.
Father is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Father prevents Play from improving his position.
Father trying to pass the guard but Play defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Father throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephoune Father dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Father shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Play is trying to defend but Father finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Father throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Play to regain full guard.
Play tries to strike from the bottom.
Father in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Father in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Father throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Play works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Play looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Father tries to free his leg and advance position but Play is retaining full guard.
Father throws a big elbow that misses.
Father looking to pass the guard.
Father has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Father connects with a couple of short punches.
Father throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Father stopping the sweep attempt from Play.
Play avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Father missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Father's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Play working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Father.
Father keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Play's head.
Stephoune Father overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Father is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play looking for a sweep. Not yet Play, not yet.
Father slips nicely into half guard.
Father not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Father lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Father is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Play gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Play working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Father.
Play wants to sweep but no luck.
Father lands a couple of digs.
Father throws a big elbow that misses.
Play avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Play escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Father gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Father throws a big right hand that misses.
Father throws an elbow that misses. Play uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Father's guard. Nice move by Play!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father wants to control the position but Play says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Play is keen to just control but Father is a slippery customer.
Play thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Father's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Father wants to improve his position but Play is controlling well.
Father has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Play is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Play sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Father defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephoune Father dominated that second round.
That's time! Father's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Play takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Play throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Play walks into a straight right hand from Father.
Father avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Father fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it.
Father connects with a body shot.
Father misses with a takedown attempt - Play sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Play throws out a loose jab but Father uses good head movement to avoid it.
Father wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Father does a little dance to reset his feet.
Father moves out of range as Play strikes.
Play throws a low kick, looking for Father's leg but Father calmly moves out of range.
Father lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Father misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Play lands an impressive looking overhand right. Father doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Stephoune Father has been cut.
Play throws the kick towards the body but Father avoids it.
Play swings for the body but Father moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Father is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Play's half guard.
Play is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Father scores with a couple of nice shots.
Play avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Father.
Play slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Father connects with a couple of short punches.
Father throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Play works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Father throws a big right hand that misses.
Father throws a big elbow that misses.
Father stopping the sweep attempt from Play.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Father forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Father is working for a kimura but Play is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Play manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Foul Play has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father throws a big elbow that misses.
Father is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Play can do to turn this around?
Father postures up and lands a big shot to Play's brow.
Father postures up in Play's guard and throws a big left but Play blocks it.
Father working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Play's head.
Father throwing strikes from guard but Play blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Father accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Father preventing the sweep.
Father passes into half guard.
Father seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Father throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Father sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Play defending well though.
Father looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Play with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Play is rocked!
Play on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Play is still in real trouble! Can Father finish him?
Father landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Father with the ground and pound but Play uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Father is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Father wants to pass the guard but Play is keeping the position.
Father postures up in Play's guard and throws a big left but Play blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephoune Father showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Father 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephoune Father!
Stephoune Father was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem's entrance music is Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint. A fine choice. O Conghaile has chosen The Deer's Cry by Angelina as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mayhem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oisin O Conghaile!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. O Conghaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
O Conghaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayhem connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
Mayhem connects with a crisp jab.
O Conghaile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Conghaile misses with a body kick.
O Conghaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Conghaile throws a sloppy head kick and Mayhem moves out of range easily.
Mayhem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Conghaile's calf.
O Conghaile moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by O Conghaile misses
and Mayhem counters with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem throws a hook but O Conghaile blocks it.
O Conghaile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Conghaile throws a head kick but Mayhem moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Conghaile looks winded!
O Conghaile tries a head kick but it misses.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Conghaile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayhem clinches with his opponent.
Mayhem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Conghaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem lands with a right hand.
O Conghaile is rocked!
Mayhem sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through O Conghaile's defenses. It connects perfectly with O Conghaile's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Mayhem!
John Mayhem is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath John Mayhem thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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