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RAFL 17: Obliteration PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Budden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull Hauss is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Budden!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budden takes a swing at Hauss's ribcage but misses.
Hauss shoots in looking for a takedown. Budden tries to sprawl out of it but Hauss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
Hauss moves in looking to clinch but Budden pushes him off.
Hauss shoots for a takedown but Budden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hauss wants to clinch.
Hauss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Budden misses with a double jab.
Hauss shoots in looking for a takedown. Budden tries to sprawl out of it but Hauss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Hauss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Budden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budden gets a clinch.
Budden breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauss has a takedown stuffed.
Hauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budden.
Hauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Hauss throws a front kick aimed at Budden's knee but Budden avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Budden.
Budden swinging wildly here.
Hauss has a takedown stuffed.
Budden misses with a series of wild punches.
Hauss looks to clinch
and Budden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Budden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hauss is defended easily by Budden.
Budden throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauss looks to clinch
and Budden counters with a good low kick that Hauss was not able to check.
Budden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budden fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauss fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Budden both land. Nice combination.
Hauss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
Hauss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hauss there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hauss fails with the takedown
and Hauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hauss is breathing heavily.
Hauss tries for a takedown but Budden circles away easily
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Hauss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Budden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hauss fails with the takedown
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Joe Budden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Budden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Budden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hauss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hauss moves forwards but Budden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hauss walks into a straight right hand from Budden.
Budden throws a right and a left that Hauss avoids nicely.
Hauss clinches but Budden breaks the clinch
and Budden counters with a stiff right hand.
Budden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden lands with a straight right. Hauss didn't see that one coming.
Budden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hauss circles away quickly and effectively.
Budden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hauss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budden gets to his feet. Hauss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hauss sprawls well. Hauss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Budden gets slowly back to his feet.
Budden misses with the combination.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hauss shoots and misses
and Budden counters with a three punch combo that has Hauss backing up. Hauss nods at Budden to acknowledge the strikes.
Budden misses with a double jab.
Hauss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Budden counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Budden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
Budden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Budden counters with a nice leg kick.
Bull Hauss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hauss misses with a kick to the body
and Budden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hauss misses with a takedown attempt
and Budden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hauss.
Budden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hauss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Budden finds it's way through Hauss's defenses.
Budden scores with a one two! Hauss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Budden throws a series of punches but Hauss avoids them all with ease.
Hauss wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hauss circles away quickly and effectively.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hauss. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hauss throws a lazy head kick
letting Budden counter with a right hand.
Budden swings for the body but Hauss moves out of range.
Hauss throws a head kick that misses
and Budden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
Budden scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budden. Hauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hauss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Hauss tries to keep at a distance but Budden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hauss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Budden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Budden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budden swinging wildly here.
A cross from Budden lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budden throws a right hand that Hauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Hauss also avoids with ease.
Budden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Budden throws a right and a left that Hauss avoids nicely.
Budden connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hauss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hauss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Budden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hauss tries for a takedown but Budden circles away easily
and Budden counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Hauss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budden throws a right and a left that Hauss avoids nicely.
Budden misses with a series of wild punches.
Hauss fails with the takedown
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Hauss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden connects with a right hand. Hauss shakes it off.
Hauss wants to clinch but Budden slips to the side
letting Budden counter with a right hand.
Budden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budden feints and then cracks Hauss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hauss down.
Budden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Budden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Budden throws a right hand that Hauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Hauss also avoids with ease.
A combination from Budden does no damage.
Hauss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Budden counters with a nice body shot.
Budden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hauss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Budden.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budden throws a combination. Hauss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hauss is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Hauss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden lands a jab-cross combination.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauss.
No joy there for Budden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hauss seems to have got his legs back now.
Budden tries to bum rush Hauss with a series of wild strikes but Hauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Budden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hauss doesn't seem phased though.
Budden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Budden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauss.
Budden swinging wildly here.
Budden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauss closes the distance and clinches up with Budden, looking for a takedown. Hauss pushes Budden against the cage but Budden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Budden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Budden lands with a hook. Hauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Budden fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Budden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hauss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
Budden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Budden misses.
Budden swinging wildly here.
Budden loads up on a big right hand but Hauss slips the punch.
Budden swats away the attempt to clinch by Hauss.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauss.
A jab from Budden finds it's way through Hauss's defenses.
Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
A head kick by Hauss misses
and Budden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hauss throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Budden counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Budden scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Budden throws a nice looking combination but Hauss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hauss tries for a takedown but Budden circles away easily
and Budden counters with a nice uppercut.
Hauss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budden.
No joy there for Budden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hauss throws a combination that misses
letting Budden counter with a right hand.
Hauss has his takedown stuffed
and Budden counters with a two punch combo.
Hauss wants to clinch
and Budden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hauss tries to avoid it but Budden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hauss to the ground. Hauss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Budden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budden throws a series of strikes that have Hauss backpedaling.
Hauss shoots and misses
and Hauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Hauss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budden. That's going to slow Hauss down.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Budden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hauss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hauss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hauss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budden wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Budden counters with a low kick, right behind Hauss 's knee.
Budden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budden looks to land a combination but Hauss avoids it well.
Hauss slips a jab and a cross from Budden.
Hauss dodges the punch combination from Budden.
Hauss misses with a double jab
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Joe Budden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Budden lands a two punch combo.
Budden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hauss.
Budden misses with a double jab
and Hauss counters by moving into the clinch.
Budden breaks the clinch.
Hauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Budden counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budden.
Budden tries to clinch up.
Budden misses with a double jab.
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Budden does it's job there.
Hauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Budden lands with a straight right. Hauss didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budden throws a right and a left that Hauss avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Budden circles away.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauss.
Bull Hauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hauss. Hauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Budden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Budden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Budden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Budden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Henry Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday has chosen Time of Dying as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Percy Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Henry Holiday!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Holiday.
Holiday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Holiday.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holiday forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Holiday manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holiday.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Holiday sprawls well.
Holiday swinging wildly here.
Holiday moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Evans throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Evans there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Evans landing strikes from the mount.
Holiday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Evans throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Holiday has his hands clasped together but Evans breaks the hold and Holiday is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Percy Evans!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanfield's entrance music is Run D.M.C - Rock Box. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Martin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanfield.
A big left from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Stanfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Stanfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield jabs Martin right on the nose. Martin blinks but takes it well.
Stanfield misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Stanfield swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Stanfield misses with a wild combination.
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Stanfield finds it's target.
Stanfield connects with a single shot there.
Stanfield drops Martin with a beautiful combination! Martin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stanfield is looking for the KO!
Martin is rocked!
It looks like Felix Martin has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Martin's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Stanfield before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlo Stanfield!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Terror as Cooper shoots in.
Terror loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt - Terror sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terror lands a head shot.
Terror lands an overhand right.
Terror loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jonny Terror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Cooper.
Cooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooper looks gassed!
Terror misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Cooper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Terror rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cooper is rocked!
Terror is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Terror closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cooper out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Terror!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Mattingly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cooper Mattingly!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mattingly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Couture in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattingly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mattingly actively working from the bottom here.
Mattingly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mattingly.
Mattingly is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Couture has his hands clasped together but Mattingly extends an breaks Couture's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mattingly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cooper Mattingly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Carrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie O Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baby Carrot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Hare scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carrot is in trouble now - O Hare has advanced to mount!
O Hare is looking to work his way around to Carrot's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Carrot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Hare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carrot is desperately trying to improve his position but O Hare has a good base and remains in mount.
O Hare is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Carrot has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Carrot!
O Hare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carrot wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.
Carrot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of O Hare is proving hard to escape from.
O Hare trying to keep a closed guard but Carrot is proving a slippery customer.
O Hare working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carrot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carrot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Hare has a closed guard, preventing Carrot from standing up.
O Hare doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carrot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Hare.
O Hare avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Hare scores with a kick to the body.
O Hare closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as O Hare stalls from top position.
O Hare is looking to take a break and control but Carrot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carrot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
O Hare staying calm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carrot manages to work his way to half guard, despite O Hare's best efforts.
Carrot won't allow O Hare to pass to mount.
O Hare wants to control but Carrot is keeping him busy.
O Hare seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carrot is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie O Hare!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rice comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Krutcher!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rice has a takedown stuffed.
Rice dodges the punch combination from Krutcher.
Jason Krutcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krutcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Rice off the cage and back into rage.
Krutcher pushes Rice up against the cage in a clinch.
Krutcher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krutcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Krutcher is pressed up against the cage. Rice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krutcher down to the mat. Krutcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rice goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krutcher prevents it.
Krutcher lands with a right to the head.
Krutcher lands a damaging elbow.
Krutcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rice's defenses.
Krutcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rice blocks the elbow strike.
Rice gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krutcher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krutcher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rice!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher controlling the pace for now.
Rice wants to get back to his feet.
Krutcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rice is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krutcher looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krutcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rice is looking to escape.
Krutcher looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice wants to try and get back to his feet.
Krutcher controlling from the full mount.
Krutcher wants to control but instead Rice manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jason Krutcher just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krutcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Rice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Krutcher. No joy for Rice on that attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Krutcher - that will leave a mark!
A solid body kick from Krutcher.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.
Jason Krutcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Rice misses with a series of wild punches.
Rice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krutcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Krutcher.
Krutcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krutcher lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Krutcher pushes Rice up against the cage in a clinch.
Rice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krutcher'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.
Krutcher lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Krutcher dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krutcher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Krutcher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krutcher tries to clinch up.
Rice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krutcher. That one must have hurt.
Krutcher lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutcher tests Rice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rice is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krutcher.
Oh Rice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krutcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rice seems to have got his legs back now.
Krutcher wants to clinch up but Rice keeps it at a distance.
Krutcher wants to clinch.
Krutcher lands with a nice body kick.
Krutcher fakes the leg kick and cracks Rice in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steve Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krutcher lands with a nice combination. Rice backs away looking to recover.
Rice will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick there by Krutcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice keeps the fight on the outside.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Krutcher! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Krutcher!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monti Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monti Python has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Monti Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Mosby!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python connects with a right hand. Mosby shakes it off.
A jab from Python finds it's way through Mosby's defenses.
Python scores with a one two! Mosby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ted Mosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mosby's head.
Python lands a jab-cross combination.
Mosby is rocked!
Python thuds a left hand into Mosby's body.
Mosby is still on wobbly legs! Can Python finish him?
Python keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mosby seems to have recovered his senses.
Mosby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mosby off to one side.
Mosby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Python pinned against the cage. Python gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monti Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Mosby.
Python lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Python wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Python scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Mosby looks gassed!
Python ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mosby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Python.
Python cracks a nice hook into Mosby's ribs.
Python scores with a jab to the body.
Python rushes Mosby with punches - Mosby moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Mosby goes down! Python follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monti Python!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Sundqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
185 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Bridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Sundqvist!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sundqvist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like John Bridge has been cut.
Sundqvist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bridge is fending him off so far but Sundqvist persists. Nope, Bridge circles away and we're back to standing.
Sundqvist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bridge to the mat! Bridge manages to get full guard.
Sundqvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sundqvist prevents Bridge from getting back to his feet.
Sundqvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sundqvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bridge 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.
Sundqvist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sundqvist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sundqvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bridge drives through and clinches with Sundqvist against the cage.
Sundqvist blocking some punches.
Bridge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sundqvist blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridge trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sundqvist.
Sundqvist'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.
Sundqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bridge throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Sundqvist.
Bridge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bridge can't break the clinch.
Sundqvist pushes Bridge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bridge manages to break the clinch.
Sundqvist throws a hook but Bridge blocks it.
Sundqvist misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist blocks a leg kick.
Bridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundqvist is just out of range.
Sundqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Bridge takes one to the side of the head.
Bridge misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Sundqvist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sundqvist shoots in and bounces Bridge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sundqvist is pushing down on Bridge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bridge is fighting to maintain full guard but Sundqvist has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist is taking a breather. Bridge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bridge wants to get back to his feet.
Sundqvist is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sundqvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridge is retaining full guard.
Bridge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bridge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bridge tries to get out of the position.
Sundqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bridge is looking to stand up but Sundqvist isn't so interested in that idea.
Sundqvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridge is retaining full guard.
Sundqvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sundqvist manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bridge stopping the sweep attempt from Sundqvist.
Bridge postures up in Sundqvist's guard and throws a big left but Sundqvist blocks it.
Sundqvist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sundqvist wants to sweep here but Bridge controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Sundqvist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bridge's cut.
That's time! Bridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bridge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sundqvist!
Bridge throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sundqvist because Bridge loaded up on that one.
Sundqvist wants to control but Bridge is having none of it.
Bridge landing punches.
Bridge sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bridge controlling the position easily from mount.
Bridge breaks from Sundqvist's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bridge thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundqvist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sundqvist throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bridge lands a big elbow.
Bridge with a couple of short strikes.
Bridge working the ground and pound effectively.
Bridge sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bridge unloading with bombs!
Sundqvist manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sundqvist punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist is staying active underneath Bridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bridge trying to control from Sundqvist's half guard. Sundqvist has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bridge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sundqvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Bridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bridge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bridge gets to his feet. Sundqvist looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bridge.
Bridge moves in looking to clinch but Sundqvist pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sundqvist circles away quickly and effectively.
Bridge wants to clinch.
Sundqvist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sundqvist lands in his opponent's guard.
Sundqvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John Bridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sundqvist is controlling him.
Sundqvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sundqvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bridge wants to stand but Sundqvist is controlling the position.
Sundqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sundqvist looking to sit in guard and control but Bridge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sundqvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Bridge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sundqvist connects with a body shot.
Bridge staying out of range there.
Sundqvist fails with a takedown attempt.
Bridge throws a sloppy head kick and Sundqvist moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundqvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sundqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bridge.
Mikael Sundqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bridge throws a combination that misses
and Sundqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Sundqvist dives in and grabs Bridge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridge pushes down on Sundqvist's head and hops out.
Sundqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Sundqvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridge circles away.
Sundqvist has managed to clinch.
Sundqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bridge backwards.
Bridge breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Sundqvist blocks the low kick.
Sundqvist blocks a head kick by Bridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist tests Bridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sundqvist checks a low kick from Bridge.
Bridge tries to clinch up but Sundqvist circles away and keeps his distance.
Sundqvist swings for the body but Bridge moves out of range.
Sundqvist gets the takedown into side control.
Bridge is trying to improve his position.
Bridge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bridge has one foot on Sundqvist's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sundqvist has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sundqvist misses with a takedown
and Bridge counters with a straight right hand.
John Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sundqvist.
A head kick misses from Bridge.
Bridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sundqvist throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridge.
Sundqvist tries for a takedown but Bridge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bridge misses with a straight left.
Bridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Sundqvist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sundqvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridge misses with a few strikes there.
Sundqvist is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sundqvist misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Sundqvist really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bridge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bridge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck for Bridge with that takedown attempt.
Bridge tries to bum rush Sundqvist with a series of wild strikes but Sundqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Sundqvist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bridge doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Bridge misses.
Sundqvist throws a right and a left that Bridge avoids nicely.
Sundqvist avoids a kick to the body.
Sundqvist tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sundqvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sundqvist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sundqvist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sundqvist as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundqvist. Bridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundqvist shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bridge is trying to defend but Sundqvist finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sundqvist is keen to just control but Bridge is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sundqvist is looking to take a break and control but Bridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bridge wants to control but Sundqvist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bridge is trying to stand.
Sundqvist working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bridge's thigh. Bridge counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bridge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge looks to land a combination but Sundqvist avoids it well.
Bridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sundqvist.
A telegraphed right hand from Bridge misses the target.
Sundqvist fails with the takedown
and Bridge counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sundqvist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bridge trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sundqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sundqvist.
Sundqvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sundqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bridge drags the fight down to the ground.
Bridge trying to control the position.
Sundqvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridge is trying to control the position but Sundqvist postures up.
Sundqvist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mikael Sundqvist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Bridge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sundqvist circles away.
Sundqvist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bridge.
Sundqvist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bridge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sundqvist counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sundqvist.
Sundqvist advances to half guard.
Sundqvist prevents Bridge from standing back up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sundqvist controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundqvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sundqvist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bridge defending well though.
Bridge trying to control here.
Sundqvist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bridge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sundqvist.
Bridge is not content to let Sundqvist control the position.
John Bridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bridge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sundqvist.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bridge throws a head kick that half lands.
Bridge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sundqvist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bridge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sundqvist. That did some damage!
Bridge throws a series of punches but Sundqvist avoids them all with ease.
Bridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sundqvist counters with a three punch combo that has Bridge backing up. Bridge nods at Sundqvist to acknowledge the strikes.
Bridge misses with a few strikes there.
Mikael Sundqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist blocks a low kick nicely.
Bridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Sundqvist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sundqvist closes the distance but Bridge moves to the side
and Bridge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sundqvist works over Bridge's head and body with a nice combination.
Sundqvist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sundqvist throws a body punch but Bridge moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bridge misses with a looping left.
Bridge throws a series of punches but Sundqvist avoids them all with ease.
Sundqvist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bridge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sundqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Bridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sundqvist slips under a jab.
Bridge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bridge showed some decent athleticism there.
Sundqvist trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Sundqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sundqvist 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Sundqvist!
Mikael Sundqvist is the new middleweight champion!
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