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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tien Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tien Jaa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tien Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jaa. No joy for Desperado on that attempt.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Desperado gets a takedown into half guard.
Desperado works his foot free and advances to mount.
Desperado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jaa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jaa is looking to regain half guard here but Desperado keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado is trying to get an arm triangle but Jaa is defending well.
Desperado trying to control the action but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Desperado swings around for an armbar but Jaa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Desperado's guard.
Desperado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaa defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaa throwing strikes but missing.
Jaa throwing strikes but missing.
Jaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desperado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaa postures up in Desperado's guard and throws a big left but Desperado blocks it.
Desperado is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jaa has his hands clasped together but Desperado extends an breaks Jaa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Desperado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tito Desperado!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruoska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sympathy for the Devil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruoska sprawls well. Ruoska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malapitan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruoska shoots for a takedown but Malapitan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malapitan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but Ruoska is defending well.
Malapitan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruoska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Malapitan connects with a nice short shot to Ruoska's temple.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Ruoska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruoska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
Ruoska is looking for a sweep. Malapitan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malapitan throwing shots but Ruoska is blocking nicely.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Ruoska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malapitan misses with a head shot. Ruoska uses the momentum to regain guard.
Malapitan pushing down on Ruoska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malapitan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruoska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malapitan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malapitan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malapitan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Malapitan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruoska keeps working.
Ruoska is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malapitan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but Ruoska defending well.
Malapitan is looking to pass Ruoska's guard but actually Ruoska recovers to full guard.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruoska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Ruoska keeps moving.
Ruoska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruoska is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malapitan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malapitan has his takedown stuffed
and Ruoska counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan checks a leg kick nicely.
Malapitan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malapitan shoots and misses
and Ruoska counters with a leg kick.
Malapitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ruoska.
Ruoska throws a leg kick but Malapitan checks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malapitan.
Malapitan moves out of range as Ruoska throws a body kick.
Malapitan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruoska misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Malapitan as Ruoska shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruoska avoids it really well and circles away.
Malapitan feints and as Ruoska raises his hands in defense, Malapitan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruoska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malapitan.
Malapitan passes into half guard.
Malapitan wants to take a breather but Ruoska is having none of it.
Raje Malapitan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruoska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan trying to advance position but Ruoska counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malapitan.
Ruoska is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruoska is looking to stand up but Malapitan isn't so interested in that idea.
Malapitan pushing down on Ruoska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Ruoska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska is defending against the submission attempts here by Malapitan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruoska is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruoska keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malapitan is pressing down on Ruoska's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruoska is holding on for now.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malapitan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruoska is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Ruoska defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruoska sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruoska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malapitan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruoska somewhat.
Ruoska connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malapitan. Malapitan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Raje Malapitan has been cut.
Malapitan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruoska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
Ruoska lands with a right hand.
Malapitan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruoska swivels and escapes.
Malapitan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruoska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ruoska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malapitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruoska.
Malapitan blocks a jab.
Malapitan avoids the body shot from Ruoska.
Ruoska looks for a takedown but Malapitan sprawls well.
Raje Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malapitan.
Malapitan shoots for a takedown but Ruoska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malapitan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mauri Ruoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruoska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan throws a big right hand that misses.
Malapitan throws a strike but Ruoska rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malapitan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruoska.
Ruoska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malapitan looking for a sweep. Not yet Malapitan, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruoska throws an elbow that misses. Malapitan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruoska's guard. Nice move by Malapitan!
Malapitan advances to half guard.
Ruoska trying to control from the bottom.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Ruoska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ruoska still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ruoska has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Malapitan is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Malapitan 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.
Ruoska advances nicely into full mount.
Ruoska prevents Malapitan from getting the reversal.
Ruoska throws some wild stikes that Malapitan manages to avoid easily.
Malapitan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruoska throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Malapitan 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.
Ruoska thows a huge punch but Malapitan dodges it nicely.
Ruoska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan tries to roll over but Ruoska keeps him under control.
Ruoska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Ruoska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malapitan 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raje Malapitan!
After winning the bout, Raje Malapitan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Key Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes to the cage accompanied by Ships in the night-Mat Kearney. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Key Chain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mack as he jumps to the side.
Chain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Chain stuffs the takedown.
Chain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
Mack turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mack advances to mount.
Mack fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack has hold of Chain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack looking to secure an arm triangle but Chain defends it well.
Mack has hold of Chain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chain tries to lock up and control but Mack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chain is trying to stand.
Chain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mack working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mack breaks from Chain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is working for a guillotine from mount but Chain frees his head quite easily.
Mack working for a submission but Chain is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chain squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mack is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chain has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chain!
Chain wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chain is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chain wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chain trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chain wants to get up but he can't break Mack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mack is proving hard to escape from.
Mack looking for a guillotine here but Chain defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chain has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.
Chain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack looking for a guillotine here but Chain defends easily.
Chain looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mack throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chain escapes and throws Mack's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mack dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chain leaves Mack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chain counters with a nice body shot.
Chain misses with a wild combination.
Chain is looking to clinch.
Mack blocks a head kick by Chain.
Mack throws a right hand that Chain ducks under and follows up with a left that Chain also avoids with ease.
Mack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chain tries to close the distance and clinch but Mack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chain swings for the body but Mack moves out of range.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mack shoots for a double leg takedown but Chain sprawls well. He's pushed Mack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mack shoots in looking for a takedown. Chain tries to sprawl out of it but Mack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chain misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Chain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chain.
Mack blocks the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chain.
Chain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chain looks to land a combination but Mack avoids it well.
Mack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chain. Chain obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Mack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Chain from controlling successfully.
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chain defends well.
Mack kicks Chain off and gets to his feet.
Chain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mack.
Chain throws a combination. Mack tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chain pushes Mack away with a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Key Chain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chain misses with a wild combination.
Mack swats away the attempt to clinch by Chain.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chain.
Chain lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chain.
Mack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chain is looking to clinch but Mack is avoiding it.
Mack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chain did well to prevent Mack getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack 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.
Chain is trying to stand up here but Mack is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chain preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mack seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Chain has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Key Chain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mack won't allow Chain to pass to mount.
Mack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chain has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.
Mack looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chain has picked Mack up and slammed him! Mack can't keep hold of the triangle and Chain manages to pass to side control!
Chain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mack is looking to reverse the position.
Jack Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain gets to mount! Mack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Chain's attempts to control the action.
Chain with the ground and pound from mount.
Chain trying to control but Mack is having none of it.
Mack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chain.
Mack can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Mack regains half guard.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Chain has control of the leg.
Chain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
Chain tries to stand and escape but Mack is controlling the position.
Chain is trying to control the action in half guard but Mack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chain pulls his head out easily.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mack is pressing down on Chain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chain is aware though and is defending well.
Mack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chain cracks Mack with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chain scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Mack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chain tries to stand and escape but Mack is controlling the position.
Chain decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Key Chain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chain throws a series of strikes that have Mack backpedaling.
Mack dodges the punch combination from Chain.
Mack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chain but Chain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mack is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Key Chain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chain 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Key Chain!
An out of breath and clearly excited Key Chain thanked Key Clothing LLC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probst comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad of Worms. Creed is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome To The Jungle. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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169 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent 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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Creed!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Probst is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Probst.
Probst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creed connects with a couple of short punches.
Creed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Creed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Probst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creed postures up in Probst's guard and throws a big left but Probst blocks it.
Probst wants to sweep but no luck.
Probst is working hard here to advance position.
Creed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Creed throwing strikes from guard but Probst blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Probst has wrist control.
Creed looking to pass the guard.
Probst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Probst wants to stand up but Creed is controlling him.
Probst keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
Probst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Creed won't allow Probst to get back to his feet.
Creed scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
Creed throws a big right hand that misses.
Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but Probst is retaining full guard.
Creed working some strikes from top position.
Probst working a defensive guard here.
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probst pulls Creed in close to prevent any damage.
Probst working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Probst keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
Creed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Probst's head.
Creed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Creed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Probst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed passes Probst's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Probst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Creed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Probst is just riding it out for now. Creed eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed is looking for a kimura here.
Creed is trying to work for a kimura but Probst is defending well.
Probst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed with the ground and pound but Probst uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Creed 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.
Creed shoots in for a double leg but Probst sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Probst fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jake Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Creed throws a right hand that Probst ducks under and follows up with a left that Probst also avoids with ease.
Probst misses with a two punch combination.
Probst's jab looks to have found its range, popping Creed under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Creed.
Creed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Probst scores with a body shot.
Probst pushes Creed up against the cage in a clinch.
Probst creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Creed's defenses.
Creed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Probst gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Creed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Probst pulls his leg out and moves away.
Probst tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Creed counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Probst's guard now.
Probst pushes Creed off and gets back to his feet.
Jeff Probst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Probst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probst manages to avoid it.
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
Creed misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Probst's waist but Probst gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Creed off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst is looking to clinch but Creed is avoiding it.
Probst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Creed misses with a body punch
and Probst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Probst lands but Creed takes it in his stride.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Probst.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Probst is just out of range.
Probst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Creed.
Probst tries to clinch but Creed moves out of range.
Jeff Probst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed looks to land a right hand but Probst moved out of range.
A punch combination from Creed misses.
Creed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Probst rather than just go for the knockout.
Probst throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst tries to clinch but Creed moves out of range.
Probst tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Creed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Probst as he jumps to the side.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Probst.
Probst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Creed.
Probst has Creed up against the cage in a clinch.
Creed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Probst gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Probst lands a good knee to the midsection. Creed won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Probst.
Probst gets underhooks to prevent Creed's takedown attempt.
Probst lands a nice knee to the body.
Creed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Probst regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probst is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Probst stands up from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Probst closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Probst dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Creed swings widly with a right hand
and Probst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Probst tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Probst misses.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Probst defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Probst tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Probst ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Creed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Probst to counter with a crisp jab.
Probst defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Creed.
Creed misses with a jab to the body
and Probst counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Probst is looking to clinch.
Probst tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Creed misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Creed misses.
Probst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Probst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creed shoots in for a double leg but Probst sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Probst doesn't manage to clinch there - Creed circles away.
Probst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Probst leaves Creed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Creed.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Creed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Probst sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Creed somewhat.
Creed misses with a hook. Probst ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst scores with a kick to the midsection.
Creed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Probst wants to clinch up but Creed keeps it at a distance.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Probst.
Creed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Creed throws a right hand that misses
and Probst counters with a straight right hand.
Probst wants to clinch.
Probst moves away from the strike by Creed.
No joy there for Creed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed misses the body punch
and Probst counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Probst stalling against the cage.
Creed is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Probst.
The referee is keeping an eye on Probst - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Probst with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Probst lands an elbow inside that Creed shrugs off.
Probst is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Creed is defending well for now.
Probst scores with a knee to the head.
Creed slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probst's elbow.
Creed has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Probst clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Probst is trying to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Probst holding both Creed 's hands and preventing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Probst's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Probst showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Probst 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Probst!
Jeff Probst took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Cavalheiro Luta Vestuario for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abaka Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
183 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abaka Khan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan has Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayes avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Hayes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Khan with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryan Hayes has been cut.
Khan scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Khan.
Hayes tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
Khan lands a damaging elbow.
Khan lands a nice elbow.
Hayes takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Khan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hayes sprawls well. Hayes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khan lands an elbow that stopped Hayes in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan Hayes's cut is getting worse.
Khan lands an elbow that stopped Hayes in his tracks for a moment.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayes avoids a wild elbow strike from Khan.
Khan connects with a knee to the head.
Ryan Hayes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Khan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hayes blocks it with crossed arms.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Khan landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan landing knees to the head.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hayes's defenses.
Jeez, Ryan Hayes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hayes takes an elbow to the temple.
Khan lands an elbow that stopped Hayes in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Hayes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abaka Khan!
During a confident post fight interview, Abaka Khan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bro Hymm/ Pennywise. Deacon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Raise me Up by Josh Groban. Dmitry Petrenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bishop Deacon's chin.
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167 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bishop Deacon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Petrenko as he connects with a hook.
Petrenko throws a head kick but Deacon moves out of range.
Deacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Petrenko misses.
Petrenko throws a head kick but Deacon moves out of range.
Petrenko misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Deacon or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrenko which made him look bad.
Deacon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deacon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deacon lands a body shot.
Petrenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deacon slips a jab and a cross from Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a series of punches but Deacon moves out of range.
Deacon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deacon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deacon cracks the inside of Petrenko's front leg.
Dmitry Petrenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deacon.
Dmitry Petrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bishop Deacon.
Deacon shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deacon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deacon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deacon.
Deacon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deacon lands with a hook. Petrenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deacon jabs at Petrenko's body.
Deacon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrenko.
Deacon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon misses the shot to the body.
Deacon throws a leg kick which misses Petrenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrenko tries to avoid it.
Deacon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrenko looks to land a combination but Deacon avoids it well.
Petrenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrenko avoids the body shot from Deacon.
Jab from Deacon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deacon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrenko's head.
Deacon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrenko counters by clinching up.
Deacon is trying to maintain a safe position but Petrenko gets an underhook and turns Deacon into the cage.
Deacon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deacon lands with a light punch inside.
Deacon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Deacon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Petrenko to work.
Deacon misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko letting Deacon take a breather here.
Petrenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrenko misses with a wild combination.
Deacon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deacon manages to avoid it.
Deacon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deacon avoids a kick to the body.
Petrenko throws a head kick that misses.
Deacon tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Deacon misses
and Petrenko counters with a straight right hand.
Petrenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Petrenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a jab when Deacon was well out of range.
Petrenko leaves Deacon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Deacon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrenko misses with a few strikes there.
Petrenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deacon scores with a leg kick.
Deacon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrenko is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Deacon both land. Nice combination.
Petrenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Deacon dominated that round.
That's time! Petrenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice combination there by Deacon.
Deacon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrenko pinned against the cage. Petrenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deacon dodges the punch combination from Petrenko.
Petrenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Deacon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bishop Deacon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Petrenko. Those never looked like landing.
Deacon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deacon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrenko keeps working.
Deacon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Petrenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deacon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon trying to control the action but Petrenko is working from the bottom.
Deacon is trying to ground and pound but Petrenko uses the momentary lack of control by Deacon to regain half guard.
Deacon is keen to just control but Petrenko is a slippery customer.
Deacon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrenko is refusing to be controlled, as Deacon sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon is trying to work for a kimura but Petrenko is defending well.
Deacon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Deacon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrenko's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deacon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrenko's head.
Deacon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deacon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deacon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrenko defending well though.
Deacon misses with a head shot. Petrenko uses the momentum to regain guard.
Petrenko pulls Deacon in close to his closed guard and prevents Deacon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Deacon looking to sit in guard and control but Petrenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Deacon is retaining full guard.
Deacon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrenko is fighting to break Deacon's control of his arms but Deacon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petrenko controlling from the top position.
Petrenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Deacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dmitry Petrenko.
Deacon throws a right hand that Petrenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrenko also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Deacon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrenko tries to sprawl but Deacon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deacon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deacon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrenko is staying active underneath Deacon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deacon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deacon in particular looking to stall.
Petrenko is looking to improve his position.
Deacon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrenko's head.
Bishop Deacon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon trying to control from half guard but Petrenko is working away.
Deacon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deacon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bishop Deacon.
Deacon throws a body punch but Petrenko moves out of range.
Deacon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deacon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Petrenko misses.
Deacon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petrenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon fails with the takedown.
Deacon lands a nice hook to Petrenko's body. Petrenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deacon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big right from Petrenko misses.
Deacon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrenko as he jumps to the side.
Petrenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deacon moves away.
Petrenko throws a sloppy head kick and Deacon moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Deacon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrenko throws a head kick but Deacon moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deacon.
Deacon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deacon thuds his right hand into Petrenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrenko misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a head kick that misses
and Deacon counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Deacon.
Deacon moves into the clinch.
Deacon wants a takedown but no success here.
Dmitry Petrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bishop Deacon.
Deacon scores with a shot to the side of Petrenko's head.
Bishop Deacon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deacon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deacon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deacon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Petrenko's brow.
Petrenko taking a breather.
Petrenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko effectively controlling the action here.
Petrenko can't break the clinch.
Dmitry Petrenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deacon scores with a knee to the head.
Petrenko trying to land knees to the body.
Deacon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deacon managing to block the knees to the body from Petrenko.
Petrenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Deacon misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrenko is trying to break free.
Deacon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bishop Deacon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deacon 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bishop Deacon!
Bishop Deacon 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pegg Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mexico is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I want war. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pegg Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mexico. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mexico throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mexico lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Mexico misses with a kick to the body.
Mexico throws a leg kick that misses.
Mexico needs to keep his hands up - Frost had a free shot at his head there.
Mexico works Frost's body with a nice hook.
Ron Mexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost instigates a clinch.
Frost blocking some punches.
Mexico looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mexico's defenses.
Frost misses with a knee to the head.
Mexico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mexico struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mexico jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Mexico gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mexico.
Mexico swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Nice straight punches there by Mexico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mexico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Mexico down.
Mexico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mexico. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mexico shoots in but no luck this time.
Mexico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mexico throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Mexico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mexico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mexico somewhat.
Pegg Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Mexico.
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Frost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost gets through Mexico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mexico throws a head punch that misses.
Mexico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost scores with a knee to the head.
Mexico is rocked!
It looks like Ron Mexico has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mexico tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Mexico back against the cage.
Mexico is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Mexico misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Mexico seems to have recovered his senses.
Frost landing knees to the body.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
Mexico looks winded!
Frost landing knees to the head.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mexico's face.
Frost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frost jerks Mexico to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Mexico's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Frost steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pegg Frost!
Pegg Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. Sheehan Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Now's My Time . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dux.
Sheehan Jr misses with a wild combination.
Dux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sheehan Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dux.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Justus Sheehan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheehan Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Sheehan Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr blocks a head kick by Dux.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Dux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sheehan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheehan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Sheehan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Dux moves out of range of the body kick from Sheehan Jr.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Sheehan Jr tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dux throws the kick towards the body but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick but Dux checks it.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheehan Jr leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sheehan Jr as he jumps to the side.
Sheehan Jr scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Dux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sheehan Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sheehan Jr throws a push kick but Dux slaps the foot to one side.
Dux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dux gets a takedown into half guard.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheehan Jr keeps working.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux is working for a kimura but Sheehan Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justus Sheehan Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sheehan Jr stuffs the takedown.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheehan Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux is looking to land body kicks.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehan Jr looks for the body kick but Dux saw that one coming.
Dux throws the left hand but Sheehan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehan Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sheehan Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Dux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux's corner calls for a 1-2. Dux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sheehan Jr swinging wildly here.
Sheehan Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Sheehan Jr coming out on top.
Sheehan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheehan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justus Sheehan Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sheehan Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Justus Sheehan Jr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Sheehan Jr.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sheehan Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheehan Jr's calf.
Sheehan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a low kick but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Sheehan Jr tries to bum rush Dux with a series of wild strikes but Dux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Dux throws a leg kick
and Sheehan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux shoots in and bounces Sheehan Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sheehan Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dux seems to have locked his on tight now - Sheehan Jr screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dux, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux is the new bantamweight champion!
After the big win, Frank Dux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fury Nutrition Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC- Long Way To The Top. Gracie has chosen Hydraulix 13.5 - D.A.V.E. the Drummer & Alex Calver as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36 - 24 - 1 |
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Excellent 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
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Ang counters with a nice body shot.
Ang misses the jab.
Aaron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ang doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Ang moved away.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Ang moves away and avoids it.
Ang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Ang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Ang sees coming a mile off.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ang's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Ang.
Gracie slips a straight right by Ang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Ang should have avoided that one.
Ang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Ang scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ang at a distance.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ang.
Some bone on bone action there as Ang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ang instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ang or not.
Ang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie is pushing Ang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ang misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ang up against the cage.
Gracie tries to work over Ang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ang misses with a body punch.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Ang.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Ang.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ang.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ang lands a right hand.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Ang tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Ang tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
It looks like Aaron Gracie has been cut.
Ang struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ang misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries a body shot but Ang blocks it.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ang cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Ang misses with a punch to the body.
Ang lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Ang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Ang.
Ang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ang moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Ang lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ang avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Ang controls the action.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Ang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom.
Ang postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ang is looking to get to half guard.
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 Rodney Ang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ang moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ang is just out of range.
Ang slips a straight right by Gracie.
Aaron Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good work by Ang as he checks the leg kick.
Ang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ang counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Ang is out of range.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ang lands an overhand right.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ang throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Ang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ang looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Ang's head back.
Gracie checks a low kick from Ang.
Ang lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ang manages to avoid it.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Ang's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses the jab.
Ang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ang moves away.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Ang.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Ang saw that one coming.
Gracie tries to bum rush Ang with a series of wild strikes but Ang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ang cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Ang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang connects with a jab.
Ang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie ducks straight into an uppercut from Ang and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gracie manages to regain guard straight away.
Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ang wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Ang finish him?
Ang wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ang manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up in Ang's guard and throws a big left but Ang blocks it.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ang is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Ang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ang misses with a looping right.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Ang's body.
Ang is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Ang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Ang takes one to the chin there.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Ang.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Ang tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Ang misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Ang tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie throws a head kick but Ang moves out of range.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ang lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a hook but Ang avoids it easily.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ang lands a right hook to the body.
Ang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie swings for the body but Ang moves out of range.
Ang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ang.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ang.
Ang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook. Ang ducked under it nicely.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ang just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Ang's leg but Ang calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Gracie catches Ang right on the button with a cross.
Ang slips a straight right by Gracie.
Ang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ang misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Ang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Ang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Ang moves away and avoids it.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Ang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rodney Ang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Ang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie jabs Ang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Ang misses the jab.
Ang works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Ang counters with a thumping low kick.
Ang slips under a jab.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Ang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Ang.
Ang lands with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Ang lands a stunning uppercut that sends Gracie to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie trying to control here.
Ang is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Ang wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodney Ang just wasn't active enough.
Ang throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Ang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Ang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ang moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Ang scoring well with a low kick there.
Ang drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Ang counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Ang does no damage.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ang wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Ang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie cracks Ang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Ang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Ang had his way with Aaron Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ang checks a low kick from Gracie.
Ang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ang's hands.
Ang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ang throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tests Ang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ang there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Ang misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ang manages to avoid it.
Ang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ang scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie tries to work over Ang's front leg with a kick but Ang checks it.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Ang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Ang avoids it well.
Ang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ang.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aaron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Ang wants to clinch.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab-cross combination lands for Ang and sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Ang follows him down to the mat - Gracie regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Ang defends easily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ang is one step ahead there.
Ang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodney Ang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Ang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Ang is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Gracie.
I think Ang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Ang!
Rodney Ang retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Rodney Ang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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