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GSF 52 Mitsusada vs Ramirez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamarcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donatello The dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The dragon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cereal Killer by Method Man and Red Man. 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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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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192 cm
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220 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donatello The dragon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The dragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - The dragon scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but The dragon is defending well.
Johnson misses with a head shot. The dragon uses the momentum to regain guard.
The dragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The dragon is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! The dragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The dragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The dragon!
Johnson stops The dragon from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The dragon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The dragon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
The dragon throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson is letting The dragon control him for a moment.
That's two 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.
The dragon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The dragon's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The dragon dives on top into guard.
The dragon content to stall in guard here.
The dragon trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The dragon wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The dragon is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The dragon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson has control of The dragon's left arm, preventing The dragon from doing any damage.
The dragon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
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.
The dragon is looking for a sweep.
The dragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donatello The dragon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The dragon throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
The dragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
The dragon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The dragon.
Jamarcus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but The dragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson takes a swing at The dragon's ribcage but misses.
Johnson blocks a head kick by The dragon.
The dragon throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
The dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson digs a good body shot into The dragon's ribs.
The dragon misses with a combination
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The dragon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The dragon is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The dragon is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but The dragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
The dragon is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but The dragon defends it.
Johnson is working for a kimura but The dragon is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson working The dragon over with strikes.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The dragon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Johnson thows a huge punch but The dragon dodges it nicely.
The dragon trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson 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.
The dragon wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
The dragon is trying to stand.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The dragon's head.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The dragon looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The dragon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but The dragon defends it well.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and The dragon is in trouble!
The dragon is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The dragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The dragon turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
The dragon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The dragon!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamarcus Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson lands a jab to The dragon's midsection.
The dragon works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The dragon.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that The dragon ducks under and follows up with a left that The dragon also avoids with ease.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The dragon trying to control the position.
The dragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The dragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a strike but The dragon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The dragon wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is trying to control the position but The dragon postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The dragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson looks to land a combination but The dragon avoids it well.
The dragon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The dragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The dragon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The dragon off to one side.
The dragon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Johnson wants to control but The dragon is keeping him busy.
The dragon is trying to improve his position.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The dragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The dragon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling The dragon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson won't allow The dragon to pass to mount.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but The dragon has control of the leg.
The dragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves into full mount! The dragon won't be happy about that!
The dragon tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns The dragon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The dragon is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamarcus Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamarcus Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zmuga Bmohta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zmuga Bmohta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo thows a body shot but no joy.
Rambo swings for the body but Bmohta moves out of range.
Bmohta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rambo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bmohta wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Bmohta striking off his back but it's not causing Rambo any problems.
Rambo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bmohta's head.
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Bmohta.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Bmohta is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo stands up over Bmohta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bmohta wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Rambo stands up over Bmohta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rambo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bmohta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bmohta has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Bmohta is keeping the position.
Rambo lands a couple of elbows.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rambo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rambo trying to control but Bmohta is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rambo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bmohta trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rambo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Bmohta is keeping the position.
Bmohta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bmohta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bmohta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bmohta wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo tries to get to full guard but Bmohta has control of the leg.
Bmohta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rambo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rambo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rambo gets the takedown into side control.
Rambo cracks Bmohta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bmohta throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rambo trying to control the position but Bmohta is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rambo working the ground and pound.
Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rambo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bmohta, who protects the arm well.
Bmohta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rambo lands a nice short elbow.
Bmohta actively working from the bottom here.
Rambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rambo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rambo working over Bmohta with some ground and pound. Bmohta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo thows a huge punch but Bmohta dodges it nicely.
Rambo winds up and cracks Bmohta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bmohta actively working from the bottom here.
Bmohta looks gassed!
Rambo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rambo winds up and cracks Bmohta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rambo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rambo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rambo winds up and cracks Bmohta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bmohta is looking to improve his position.
Bmohta missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bmohta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo dominated that round.
That's time! Rambo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rambo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rambo lands in his opponent's guard.
Rambo thows a big elbow that misses.
Rambo drops back looking for a leg! Bmohta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bmohta manages to kick Rambo off! Rambo jumps back into Bmohta's guard.
Rambo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rambo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bmohta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bmohta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rambo defends it easily.
Bmohta is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
Bmohta is breathing heavily.
Rambo works over Bmohta with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bmohta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Bmohta.
Rambo passes Bmohta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bmohta flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bmohta tries to get to full guard but Rambo has control of the leg.
Rambo slips a nice elbow through Bmohta's hands, connecting with Bmohta's forehead.
Rambo is looking for a kimura but Bmohta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rambo to get the leverage.
Rambo 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.
Bmohta throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rambo manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bmohta is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rambo looks up at the clock and then as Bmohta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rambo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rambo is working Bmohta over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bmohta wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bmohta is looking for a sweep.
Rambo landing strikes.
Bmohta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rambo lands a nice forearm strike.
Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Bmohta is defending well.
Rambo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bmohta is looking to reverse the position.
Bmohta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rambo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo winds up and cracks Bmohta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bmohta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rambo drops back looking for a leg! Bmohta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bmohta manages to kick Rambo off! Rambo jumps back into Bmohta's guard.
Bmohta has momentary wrist control but Rambo slips an elbow through the middle.
Rambo throwing strikes from guard but Bmohta blocks nicely.
Rambo throws a big right hand that misses.
Rambo distracts Bmohta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bmohta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bmohta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rambo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Bmohta is keeping the position.
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.
Bmohta throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Rambo.
Rambo throws a big shot that misses.
Rambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bmohta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
Bmohta wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Rambo working over Bmohta with some ground and pound. Bmohta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rambo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rambo is looking for a kimura here.
Rambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bmohta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bmohta to the mat! Bmohta manages to get full guard.
Rambo lands a couple of digs.
Bmohta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rambo 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.
Rambo is pressing down on Bmohta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bmohta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rambo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bmohta!
Rambo dominating with strikes here.
Bmohta is trying to escape the mount.
Bmohta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rambo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Rambo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bmohta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rambo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bmohta is trying desperately to improve position.
Rambo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rambo lands a big elbow.
Rambo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rambo working Bmohta over with strikes here.
Bmohta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rambo working the ground and pound effectively.
Rambo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rambo landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bmohta is looking to improve his position but Rambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Rambo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bmohta is rocked!
Rambo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bmohta badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rambo around the waist but Rambo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rambo is the winner by TKO! Rambo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Eleven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Eleven!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eleven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eleven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eleven.
Eleven throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eleven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Eleven misses with a double jab.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eleven swivels and escapes.
Eleven throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eleven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eleven misses with the combination.
Eleven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eleven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eleven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eleven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eleven slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eleven circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eleven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleven is posturing up here but McDonald has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Eleven tries to roll out but it's too tight and Eleven has to tap! Slick submission there by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave McDonald!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Metsonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Crack A Bottle. Metsonen has chosen - as his entrance music. Jordan Youngblood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martti Metsonen's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martti Metsonen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsonen misses with a looping left.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Metsonen.
Metsonen throws a sloppy head kick and Youngblood moves out of range easily.
Metsonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Youngblood.
Metsonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Youngblood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Metsonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Metsonen is trying to get an arm triangle but Youngblood is defending well.
Metsonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Youngblood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Metsonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood is looking to reverse the position.
Metsonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Youngblood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Youngblood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Youngblood defending against the ground and pound.
Metsonen prevents Youngblood from escaping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Metsonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Youngblood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Youngblood throws a sloppy head kick and Metsonen moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Metsonen - that will leave a mark!
Martti Metsonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Youngblood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metsonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metsonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metsonen looks for a takedown but Youngblood sprawls well.
Youngblood blocks a head kick by Metsonen.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Metsonen.
Metsonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metsonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Youngblood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen fails to land the takedown.
Metsonen looks gassed!
Metsonen misses with a body kick.
Youngblood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Metsonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metsonen misses with a takedown attempt - Youngblood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jordan Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martti Metsonen.
A head kick misses from Youngblood.
Metsonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Youngblood circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood throws a combination that misses
and Metsonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Youngblood throws a right and a left that Metsonen avoids nicely.
Youngblood lands a nice looking body shot.
Youngblood misses with a combination
and Metsonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Youngblood is trying to stand.
Youngblood is defending against the submission attempts here by Metsonen.
Metsonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Youngblood is just riding it out for now. Metsonen eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Metsonen 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.
A combination from Youngblood does no damage.
Metsonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Metsonen throws a head kick that misses
and Youngblood counters with a series of strikes. Metsonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metsonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Youngblood counters with a series of strikes. Metsonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Youngblood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Metsonen is breathing heavily.
Metsonen looks to throw a body kick
and Youngblood counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Metsonen misses
and Youngblood counters with a straight right hand.
Metsonen with a poor takedown
and Youngblood counters with a series of strikes. Metsonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jordan Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martti Metsonen.
Youngblood scores with a jab.
Youngblood throws a combination that misses
and Metsonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Youngblood duly obliges.
Metsonen tries to clinch but Youngblood moves away
and Youngblood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Youngblood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Youngblood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metsonen.
Metsonen has his takedown stuffed
and Youngblood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Youngblood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Metsonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metsonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Youngblood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Metsonen.
Youngblood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Youngblood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Youngblood misses with the combination.
Metsonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Youngblood to score with a decent uppercut.
Metsonen throws a head kick but Youngblood moves out of range.
Metsonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Youngblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metsonen with a poor takedown
letting Youngblood counter with a right hand.
Metsonen tries to clinch
and Youngblood counters with a straight right hand.
Youngblood lands with a right hand.
Metsonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jordan Youngblood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Youngblood lands with a cross.
Metsonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Youngblood dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Metsonen throws a lazy head kick
and Youngblood finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Metsonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Youngblood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Youngblood.
Metsonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Metsonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Youngblood throws a head kick that misses.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Metsonen.
Metsonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metsonen with a poor takedown
and Youngblood counters with a left and a right that stings Metsonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood throws a series of strikes that have Metsonen backpedaling.
Metsonen fails with the takedown
and Youngblood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Metsonen thinking.
Jordan Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martti Metsonen.
Youngblood misses with a double jab.
Youngblood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Youngblood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metsonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Youngblood wants to hold on but Metsonen pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Metsonen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Youngblood has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Youngblood!
Youngblood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Youngblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Youngblood with a nice head shot there.
Metsonen looking for a guillotine here but Youngblood defends easily.
Youngblood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metsonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Youngblood is looking to stand up but Metsonen won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Youngblood thows a big elbow that misses.
Youngblood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metsonen keeping moving, preventing Youngblood from controlling successfully.
Youngblood connects with a couple of short punches.
Youngblood looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metsonen is on top in guard.
Metsonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Youngblood managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen throwing strikes from guard but Youngblood blocks nicely.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Metsonen.
Metsonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metsonen is looking to advance position but Youngblood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Metsonen is desperately trying to improve his position but Youngblood has a good base and remains in mount.
Youngblood controlling his opponent.
Youngblood wants to control the pace but Metsonen is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Youngblood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Youngblood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Youngblood!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes into the arena with Reign in Blood by Slayer blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angus Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Maia with that takedown attempt.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia needs to keep his hands up - Khan had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Khan as Maia shoots in.
Maia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia postures up in Khan's guard and throws a big left but Khan blocks it.
Khan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maia!
Khan with a couple of short strikes.
Khan controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khan is landing with some decent strikes but Maia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khan trying to control but Maia is having none of it.
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maia is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maia?
That has opened up Demian Maia's cut even more.
Khan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maia's face.
Demian Maia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Demian Maia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Angus Khan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Aubrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fournier comes to the cage accompanied by L.L.Cool J - Mama said knock you out. Aubrey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Over - Drake kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jacques Fournier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Fournier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Aubrey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aubrey wants to land a leg kick but Fournier is out of range.
Aubrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aubrey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aubrey drives through and clinches with Fournier against the cage.
Aubrey'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.
Aubrey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aubrey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jacques Fournier has been cut.
Aubrey trying to stall but Fournier improves his position.
Aubrey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fournier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aubrey landing knees to the head.
Aubrey lands a body shot.
Aubrey lands a nice elbow.
Aubrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fournier is defending well for now.
Fournier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fournier working hard to break the clinch.
Aubrey is trying to stall.
Fournier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aubrey has Fournier pressed against the cage, preventing Fournier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aubrey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fournier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aubrey has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubrey keeps control of Fournier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aubrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Aubrey on the inside.
Aubrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aubrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aubrey.
Aubrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Aubrey lands a left hand.
Fournier blocking some punches.
Fournier tries to circle away but Aubrey has him pinned against the cage.
Fournier pushes Aubrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubrey crunches a lovely knee into Fournier's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Aubrey.
Fournier managing to block the knees to the body from Aubrey.
Aubrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fournier.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aubrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aubrey is leaning against Fournier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aubrey looking to throw knees to the head but Fournier is blocking nicely.
Aubrey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aubrey.
Aubrey avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fournier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aubrey backwards.
Fournier has a couple of punches blocked by Aubrey.
Fournier is trying to break free.
Fournier breaks the clinch.
Fournier cracks Aubrey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fournier lands a nice looking body shot.
Aubrey throws a leg kick but Fournier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fournier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacques Fournier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fournier misses with a hook.
Aubrey throws a leg kick which misses Fournier's front leg but catches the back leg as Fournier tries to avoid it.
Fournier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aubrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Fournier misses.
Fournier scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aubrey tries to clinch but Fournier moves out of range.
A lazy left from Aubrey finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fournier fails to land with a series of punches.
Fournier misses with a two punch combination.
Fournier is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Fournier misses.
Fournier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aubrey. Aubrey obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fournier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aubrey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fournier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aubrey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fournier. Fournier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aubrey clinches up against the cage.
Aubrey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fournier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aubrey scores with a hook to the body.
Aubrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubrey working Fournier over with knees to the body.
Aubrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Aubrey avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aubrey.
Aubrey leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Aubrey on the inside.
Fournier is looking to break free of the clinch but Aubrey has double underhooks.
Fournier lands with a short shot to the head.
Fournier is trying to break the clinch but Aubrey is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fournier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Aubrey.
Aubrey has Fournier pushed against the cage.
Fournier has had enough of the clinch but Aubrey keeps him there for the moment.
Aubrey scores with a hook to the body.
Aubrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Aubrey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fournier is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Aubrey.
Aubrey lands a knee to the head.
Aubrey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Aubrey as the two fighters clinch.
Aubrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fournier is trying to force a seperation but Aubrey has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aubrey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fournier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aubrey lands with a short shot to the head.
Fournier takes a shot to the head.
Aubrey working aggressively here.
Fournier takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Aubrey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Fournier's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aubrey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aubrey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fournier on the side of the head.
Fournier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aubrey connects with a looping right hand.
Fournier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fournier works over Aubrey's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Drake Aubrey has been cut.
Aubrey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aubrey scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aubrey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aubrey.
Fournier misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aubrey.
Aubrey closes the distance and pushes Fournier back into the cage.
Aubrey lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Aubrey.
A body shot lands from Aubrey.
Aubrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aubrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubrey lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aubrey with a knee to the head.
Aubrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aubrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Fournier is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubrey stalls.
Aubrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aubrey lands a knee to the body.
Aubrey digs a right hand into Fournier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fournier's gas tank.
Aubrey'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.
Fournier is trying to break the clinch but Aubrey has him pressed against the cage.
Aubrey lands a shot to the body.
Aubrey stalling.
Aubrey lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Aubrey.
Aubrey looking to stall.
Aubrey stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Drake Aubrey.
Aubrey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aubrey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fournier throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fournier misses with an uppercut. Aubrey saw that one coming.
Fournier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aubrey.
Nice cross by Aubrey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aubrey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aubrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Fournier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aubrey feints and then cracks Fournier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fournier down.
Aubrey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aubrey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fournier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Fournier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aubrey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fournier seems to have got his legs back now.
Aubrey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aubrey rushes Fournier and presses him up against the cage.
Aubrey is stalling here.
Fournier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aubrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Aubrey lands with a right to the head.
Aubrey is looking to control Fournier's arms but Fournier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aubrey has his back to the cage.
Drake Aubrey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aubrey has Fournier pressed against the cage, preventing Fournier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Aubrey.
Nice body punch from Aubrey - that landed with a thud.
Aubrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fournier working hard to break the clinch.
Aubrey avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Aubrey.
Fournier is trying to break the clinch but Aubrey is controlling him.
Aubrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Aubrey.
Aubrey stalling.
Fournier manages to break the clinch.
Aubrey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aubrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fournier.
Fournier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aubrey.
Aubrey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aubrey is looking to control Fournier's arms but Fournier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aubrey has his back to the cage.
Aubrey digs a right hand underneath Fournier's ribcage. Fournier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Aubrey.
Aubrey effectively controlling the action here.
Aubrey scores with a knee to the head.
Jacques Fournier's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aubrey.
Fournier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aubrey stalling the fight.
Aubrey is leaning against Fournier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fournier avoiding damage as Aubrey throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Aubrey as the two fighters clinch.
Fournier tries to break the clinch but Aubrey is controlling the position.
Fournier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aubrey.
Aubrey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aubrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aubrey tries a knee to the head but Fournier blocks it.
Fournier is trying to force a seperation but Aubrey has the dominant position.
Aubrey misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aubrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fournier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Aubrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aubrey slips a jab and a cross from Fournier.
Jacques Fournier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fournier misses with a body punch
and Aubrey counters with a low kick, right behind Fournier 's knee.
Fournier misses with a wild body shot.
Aubrey rushes Fournier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aubrey stalling.
Fournier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aubrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake Aubrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fournier misses with a body shot
and Aubrey counters with a two punch combo.
Fournier tries to keep at a distance but Aubrey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fournier tries to break free but Aubrey pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aubrey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aubrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fournier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aubrey leaning against his opponent.
Aubrey is trying to maintain a safe position but Fournier gets an underhook and turns Aubrey into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aubrey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fourniers head.
Aubrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Fournier.
Fournier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aubrey is working Fournier over against the cage.
Aubrey lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubrey digs a right hand into Fournier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fournier's gas tank.
Aubrey lands a knee to the head.
Fournier takes a shot to the head.
Aubrey pushes Fournier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubrey prevents Fournier from breaking the clinch.
Fournier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fournier working hard to break the clinch.
Aubrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aubrey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fournier's efforts to push away.
Fournier tries to break the clinch but Aubrey is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Aubrey.
Aubrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubrey has Fournier pressed against the cage.
Fournier wants to get back to striking at distance but Aubrey won't allow it.
Aubrey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aubrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fournier wants to get back to striking at distance but Aubrey won't allow it.
Aubrey lands with a left to the head.
Fournier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fournier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey scores a nice knee to the body.
Aubrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Fournier tries to break free but Aubrey pushes him back against the cage.
Jacques Fournier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aubrey lands a body shot.
Aubrey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aubrey.
Aubrey is leaning against Fournier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aubrey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fournier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aubrey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aubrey is struggling to control the position.
Aubrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Aubrey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aubrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aubrey gets through Fournier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aubrey.
Aubrey lands a body shot.
Aubrey pushes Fournier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubrey has Fournier pressed against the cage, preventing Fournier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aubrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aubrey working Fournier over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey controlling the action here for a moment.
Aubrey lands with a left to the head.
Aubrey connects with a knee to the head.
Aubrey digs a right hand into Fournier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fournier's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Aubrey - that landed with a thud.
Aubrey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fournier's face.
Aubrey is working Fournier over against the cage.
Aubrey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aubrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aubrey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake Aubrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aubrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fournier is trying to force a seperation but Aubrey has the dominant position.
Aubrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aubrey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fournier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fournier is trying to break the clinch but Aubrey has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aubrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fournier tries to break free but Aubrey pushes him back against the cage.
Fournier is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Aubrey as the two fighters clinch.
Fournier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aubrey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fournier working hard to break the clinch.
Aubrey lands a left hand.
Aubrey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fournier's efforts to push away.
Fournier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aubrey cracks Fournier with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Aubrey.
Aubrey landing knees to the head.
Aubrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
A body shot lands from Aubrey.
Fournier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aubrey blocking some punches.
Fournier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aubrey backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Aubrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aubrey 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Aubrey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Barzakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barzakov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alexander The Great by Iron Maiden. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
164 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Barzakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago lands with a shot to the body.
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Barzakov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barzakov is fighting to break Santiago's control of his arms but Santiago is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santiago can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barzakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Barzakov looking to pass the guard.
Barzakov postures up.
Santiago might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barzakov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barzakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Barzakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santiago wants to free his trapped foot but Barzakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barzakov tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg.
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.
Santiago wants to stand up but Barzakov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Barzakov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santiago wants to stand up but Barzakov is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santiago connects with a looping right hand.
Barzakov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barzakov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santiago trying to hold on to Barzakov's head to control him but Barzakov postures up.
Barzakov working Santiago over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barzakov trying to pass the guard but Santiago defending well.
Santiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barzakov.
Barzakov slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barzakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santiago controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Santiago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barzakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barzakov is keen to just control but Santiago is a slippery customer.
Barzakov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santiago defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barzakov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago is trying to stand up here but Barzakov is controlling him well.
Barzakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santiago trying to hold on to Barzakov's head to control him but Barzakov postures up.
Santiago is not content to let Barzakov control the position.
Santiago desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barzakov shoots for a double leg takedown but Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Barzakov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago lands a jab-cross combination.
Barzakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Barzakov with shots to the head and body - Santiago looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barzakov unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Barzakov dominated that round.
That's time! Barzakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barzakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barzakov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to de liver by Santiago. Beautiful body shot.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Barzakov looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
Barzakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Barzakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago cracks a nice hook into Barzakov's ribs.
Santiago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barzakov on the side of the head.
Santiago lands a nice shot that snaps Barzakov's head back.
Barzakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barzakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Barzakov takes one to the chin there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago digs a good body shot into Barzakov's ribs.
Santiago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barzakov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago throws a series of punches but Barzakov moves out of range.
Santiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barzakov's hands.
Santiago cracks Barzakov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santiago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Santiago - just one landing.
Barzakov has a takedown stuffed.
Santiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barzakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santiago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barzakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Barzakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barzakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Santiago lands with a right hand.
Barzakov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santiago finds it's way round the side to connect with Barzakov's head.
Santiago scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santiago!
Raul Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santiago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barzakov throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago lands a body shot.
Barzakov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barzakov momentarily.
Santiago digs a good hook to Barzakov's body.
Raul Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barzakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Santiago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barzakov doesn't seem bothered though.
Santiago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barzakov doesn't seem bothered though.
Barzakov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santiago.
Santiago lands a head shot.
Santiago misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Barzakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barzakov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago lands a head shot.
Barzakov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barzakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barzakov.
Barzakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santiago swinging wildly here.
Barzakov misses with a jab to the body
and Santiago counters with a right hand to the body.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barzakov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santiago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barzakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barzakov with a poor takedown
letting Santiago counter with a right hand.
Raul Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santiago scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for Santiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barzakov on the side of the head.
Santiago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barzakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
Barzakov with a poor takedown
and Santiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santiago instigates a clinch.
Santiago pushes Barzakov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Santiago.
Santiago lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Santiago.
A right hand to the body from Santiago.
Santiago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santiago lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Santiago - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Santiago 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!
A jab from Santiago does it's job there.
Santiago slips under a jab from Barzakov.
A left lands for Santiago.
Barzakov misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santiago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barzakov defends it easily.
Barzakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barzakov is controlling him.
Barzakov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Santiago manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santiago wants to control for a moment but Barzakov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
It looks like Santiago is going to stand back up.
Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two 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.
Santiago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barzakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santiago.
Barzakov manages to get to full guard.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barzakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barzakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Barzakov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barzakov won't allow Santiago to sweep him here.
Barzakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santiago is looking to stand up but Barzakov isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Barzakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barzakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Barzakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barzakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barzakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alexander Barzakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Barzakov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barzakov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Vachon.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
Vachon looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Vachon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Vachon misses with a looping left.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vachon.
Doomsday gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt.
Vachon misses the jab.
Vachon swinging wildly here.
Doomsday misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday shoots in but Vachon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doomsday cracks Vachon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomsday. Vachon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Vachon.
Vachon misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doomsday momentarily.
Vachon connects with a looping right hand.
Vachon throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
Vachon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vachon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vachon ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon throws a sloppy body shot
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vachon won't be happy with that.
Vachon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Doomsday.
Doomsday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vachon is looking for a sweep.
Doomsday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vachon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doomsday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vachon is avoiding damage well.
Vachon is looking to reverse the position.
Doomsday misses with the ground and pound.
Vachon wants to control but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Doomsday.
Doomsday fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Doomsday wants to control but Vachon is keeping him busy.
Doomsday scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vachon wants to control but Doomsday postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vachon down.
Vachon is looking for a sweep.
Doomsday tries to score with some ground and pound. Vachon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Doomsday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vachon keeps working.
Check out the look on Doomsday's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Doomsday in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday gets to mount! Vachon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Doomsday is landing with some decent strikes but Vachon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Doomsday lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Doomsday scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Doomsday tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Doomsday looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Doomsday working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Doomsday working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Doomsday trying to control but Vachon is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Doomsday there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doomsday looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Doomsday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Vachon is out of range.
Vachon connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Vachon finds it's way through Doomsday's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doomsday.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon loads up on a big right hand but Doomsday slips the punch.
Doomsday moves out of range as Vachon strikes.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Andre Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon scores with the left hand. Doomsday knows he should have avoided that one.
Vachon scores with a nice strike.
Doomsday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vachon sprawls well initially but Doomsday persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Doomsday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doomsday is taking a breather. Vachon 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.
Vachon kicks off Doomsday and gets to his feet.
Vachon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday lands a nice shot to the body.
Vachon lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday lands the left hand.
Andre Vachon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vachon throws a jab but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Doomsday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vachon throws out the jab.
Doomsday shoots in for a double leg but Vachon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vachon throws out a powerful jab.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vachon.
Doomsday takes a swing at Vachon's ribcage but misses.
Doomsday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vachon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Doomsday 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vachon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doomsday working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vachon's head.
Doomsday is taking a breather. Vachon 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.
Doomsday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doomsday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vachon's head.
Doomsday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Doomsday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vachon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doomsday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doomsday wants to pass to mount but Vachon is defending the position.
Doomsday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vachon sizes up Doomsday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Doomsday misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Vachon shows good takedown defense.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vachon lands a really nice looking cross but Doomsday seems unphased.
Andre Vachon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vachon. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday throws a jab but it's blocked by Vachon.
Horrible takedown by Doomsday or perhaps it was just good defense by Vachon which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Vachon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doomsday has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Vachon misses.
Vachon looks to land a combination but Doomsday avoids it well.
Vachon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vachon misses with a body shot
and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vachon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doomsday throws a big shot that misses.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Doomsday is out of range.
Vachon throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
Doomsday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doomsday takes a swing at Vachon's ribcage but misses.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vachon throws a jab when Doomsday was well out of range.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Vachon moved out of range nicely.
Vachon misses the jab.
Doomsday dives in and grabs Vachon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vachon pushes down on Doomsday's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Vachon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
Vachon throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vachon throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vachon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Vachon moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Vachon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Vachon misses with a combination
and Doomsday counters with a single leg into guard. Vachon didn't expect that.
Vachon working a defensive guard here.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Vachon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doomsday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vachon looking to control.
Vachon being controlled here, momentarily.
Vachon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vachon, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vachon trying to control the position.
Doomsday is looking to work some ground and pound but Vachon has wrist control.
Doomsday wants to pass the guard but Vachon is keeping the position.
Doomsday works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doomsday throwing shots but Vachon is blocking nicely.
Doomsday wants to pass the guard but Vachon is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vachon.
Doomsday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vachon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Vachon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vachon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doomsday misses with a looping right.
Vachon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vachon duly obliges.
Vachon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vachon takes a swing at Doomsday's ribcage but misses.
Vachon misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Vachon coming out on top.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Doomsday was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doomsday lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vachon hang on?
Vachon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vachon is squirming around, avoiding Doomsday's attempts to control the action.
Doomsday misses with a head shot.
Vachon is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday controlling from the full mount.
Doomsday lands a big shot there that rocks Vachon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vachon is bucking up trying to escape but Doomsday cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Doomsday.
Vachon tries to hold on but Doomsday pushes him away.
Doomsday working the ground and pound effectively.
Doomsday avoids the attempt from Vachon to control.
Doomsday working for a submission but Vachon is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon tries to lock up and control but Doomsday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vachon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Doomsday throwing strikes here but Vachon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Doomsday postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vachon looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday trying to control but Vachon is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vachon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Doomsday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doomsday 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Doomsday!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joh Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Merde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merde is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mötorhead's Burner. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joh Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Merde!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah scores with the left hand. Merde knows he should have avoided that one.
Merde walks into a jab.
Gerard Merde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merde misses with a straight right.
Jah motions for Merde to come forward. Jah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Merde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Gerard Merde has been cut.
Jah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merde.
Jah moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merde is defended easily by Jah.
Merde closes the distance and clinches up with Jah, looking for a takedown. Merde pushes Jah against the cage but Jah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Merde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah stuffs the takedown attempt from Merde. Merde gets slowly back to his feet.
Joh Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Merde.
Merde misses with an uppercut. Jah saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Merde or perhaps it was just good defense by Jah which made him look bad.
Merde fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merde.
Merde closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jah circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merde.
Jah lands the left hand.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merde will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left lands for Jah.
Jah throws a combination. Merde tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merde drops his hands momentarily and Jah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Merde tries for a takedown but Jah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jah misses the jab.
Jah throws the left hand but Merde avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Jah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jah was covering up waiting for the punch and Merde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Merde preventing the sweep.
Jah throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jah wants to sweep but no luck.
Merde postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merde.
Merde throws and elbow that misses. Jah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merde's guard. Nice move by Jah!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jah is looking to work some ground and pound but Merde has wrist control.
Merde working a defensive guard here.
Merde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Merde wants to sweep here but Jah controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merde. Merde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Merde throws a big shot that misses.
Merde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jah.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jah. Merde shrugs it off though.
Merde looks gassed!
A jab lands there for Jah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Jah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Merde's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jah.
Jah drops Merde with a beautiful combination! Merde stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jah is looking for the KO!
Merde is rocked!
Jah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jah lands with a right that hurts Merde. Merde looks to clinch but Jah throws a short knee that drops Merde. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Joh Jah!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daizu Mitsusada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsusada comes to the cage accompanied by A-Punk. Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill - Latin Thugs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daizu Mitsusada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitsusada looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Mitsusada keeps it at a distance.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Mitsusada lands with a nice body punch.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitsusada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Mitsusada keeps it at a distance.
Ramirez gets a clinch.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitsusada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitsusada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitsusada.
Nice body punch from Ramirez - that landed with a thud.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Mitsusada blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitsusada.
A hook to the body from Ramirez.
Mitsusada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Mitsusada.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Mitsusada presses Ramirez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Mitsusada - that landed with a thud.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitsusada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitsusada misses with a body punch.
Ramirez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitsusada backwards.
Mitsusada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitsusada misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitsusada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramirez as Mitsusada tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Mitsusada.
Mitsusada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitsusada manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitsusada swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Mitsusada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mitsusada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitsusada missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramirez's head.
Mitsusada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Mitsusada takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Mitsusada scores with a hook.
Mitsusada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez checks the leg kick.
Mitsusada blocks a jab.
Mitsusada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez moves into range and clinches up with Mitsusada.
Nice body punch from Ramirez - that landed with a thud.
Mitsusada working aggressively here.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Mitsusada.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Mitsusada controls the action.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body.
Mitsusada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitsusada throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitsusada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitsusada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitsusada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitsusada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitsusada tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitsusada lands a shoulder strike.
Ramirez lands a left hand.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Mitsusada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mitsusada.
Ramirez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez.
A short left from Mitsusada.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitsusada controls his hands.
Mitsusada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Mitsusada fails to land.
Mitsusada controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Mitsusada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
A short right from Ramirez.
Mitsusada misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daizu Mitsusada 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.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Mitsusada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitsusada. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitsusada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mitsusada doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Mitsusada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitsusada missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitsusada.
Jesus Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitsusada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mitsusada is rocked!
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitsusada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Mitsusada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Mitsusada is avoiding it.
Mitsusada seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitsusada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Mitsusada circles away.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Mitsusada avoids them all with ease.
Mitsusada throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Jesus Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Mitsusada pushes him off.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitsusada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitsusada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitsusada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Ramirez connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mitsusada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitsusada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Mitsusada pushes him off.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitsusada keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitsusada swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitsusada works the jab nicely.
Mitsusada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitsusada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramirez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mitsusada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramirez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitsusada, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramirez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Mitsusada.
Mitsusada lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez digs a right hand into Mitsusada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mitsusada's gas tank.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitsusada misses with a punch to the body.
Mitsusada misses with some punches.
Mitsusada lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitsusada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitsusada swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitsusada cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
Mitsusada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mitsusada misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ramirez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mitsusada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mitsusada.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Mitsusada blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Mitsusada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mitsusada as the two fighters clinch.
Mitsusada works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches.
Mitsusada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitsusada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mitsusada fails to land.
Mitsusada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Mitsusada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitsusada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mitsusada.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitsusada gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mitsusada lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mitsusada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez is rocked!
Mitsusada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitsusada finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Mitsusada.
Mitsusada pushes Ramirez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mitsusada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Mitsusada cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
Mitsusada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mitsusada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mitsusada pushes Ramirez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitsusada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Mitsusada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daizu Mitsusada dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mitsusada. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Mitsusada lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Mitsusada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mitsusada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitsusada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitsusada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mitsusada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mitsusada lands a big elbow - Ramirez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ramirez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daizu Mitsusada!
Daizu Mitsusada retains his lightweight title!
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