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AD136: Stand or Fall PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beheaded in Paris by Cradled To Grave. Santos has chosen The Choosen One by Forever in Terror as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Santos!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to move into range but Benjamin Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benjamin Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benjamin Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benjamin Jr as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Benjamin Jr misses.
A left and a right from Benjamin Jr both land. Nice combination.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Santos finds it's target.
Benjamin Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Santos.
Santos misses with the combination.
Benjamin Jr gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Benjamin Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Benjamin Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benjamin Jr smiles and moves away.
Benjamin Jr lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Benjamin Jr is out of range.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Benjamin Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benjamin Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Benjamin Jr's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Benjamin Jr is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Benjamin Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Benjamin Jr blocks nicely.
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!
Santos stays in close to Benjamin Jr's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thomas Benjamin Jr just wasn't active enough.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook.
Benjamin Jr cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Benjamin Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santos tries to score with a low kick but Benjamin Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benjamin Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benjamin Jr thinking.
Benjamin Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Benjamin Jr ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin Jr.
Santos avoids the body shot from Benjamin Jr.
Santos throws a series of punches but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
Benjamin Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Benjamin Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Benjamin Jr stuffs the takedown.
Benjamin Jr misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santos tries to clinch there but Benjamin Jr circles away.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benjamin Jr throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Benjamin Jr.
Some wild striking there from Benjamin Jr.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin Jr.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Benjamin Jr saw that one coming.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Benjamin Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benjamin Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr slips a jab from Santos.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos slips under a jab from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Benjamin Jr staying out of range there.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin Jr wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos throws a series of punches but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
A punch combination from Benjamin Jr misses.
Benjamin Jr tries to clinch but Santos moves away
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Benjamin Jr slips a jab from Santos.
Nice jab there from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr stuffs the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Benjamin Jr
and Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Benjamin Jr backing up. Benjamin Jr nods at Santos to acknowledge the strikes.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight right.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Benjamin Jr's knee but Benjamin Jr avoids it well.
Benjamin Jr defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Benjamin Jr as Santos shoots in.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos throws a hook but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
Benjamin Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Santos defending well as Benjamin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Benjamin Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benjamin Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benjamin Jr.
Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benjamin Jr.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Benjamin Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Benjamin Jr wants to clinch.
Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin Jr's head.
Santos avoids the body shot from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Benjamin Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santos.
Benjamin Jr throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos misses the jab.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Benjamin Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Santos.
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Santos tries for a takedown but Benjamin Jr manages to get underhooks.
Benjamin Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos jumps guard but Benjamin Jr stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benjamin Jr misses with some punches.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Benjamin Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin Jr tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin Jr.
Santos tries a body shot but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
Santos dodges an elbow strike from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santos up against the cage.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benjamin Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benjamin Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benjamin Jr looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos avoids the body shot from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild combination.
Santos connects with a leg kick. Benjamin Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Benjamin Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos lands with a cross.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin Jr shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Benjamin Jr misses.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook.
Benjamin Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjamin Jr moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
A combination from Benjamin Jr does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santos. That's going to slow Benjamin Jr down.
Benjamin Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Benjamin Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin Jr.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Benjamin Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands with a right hand.
Benjamin Jr misses with a right hand
and Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos slips a straight right by Benjamin Jr.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Benjamin Jr with an uppercut!
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Jr dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Benjamin Jr throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benjamin Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benjamin Jr cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benjamin Jr thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Santos.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benjamin Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin Jr forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr slows down the pace here.
Santos can't break the clinch.
Benjamin Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benjamin Jr lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benjamin Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Thomas Benjamin Jr has been cut.
A body shot lands from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benjamin Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Benjamin Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Benjamin Jr pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin Jr.
Pablo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Benjamin Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos working aggressively here.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Benjamin Jr.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santos has Benjamin Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benjamin Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benjamin Jr is defending well.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
Benjamin Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos tries to work over Benjamin Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benjamin Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Benjamin Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benjamin Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Benjamin Jr!
A victorious Thomas Benjamin Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald's entrance music is Placebo - Pure Morning. A fine choice. Daniel Dylan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dylan lunges at MacDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacDonald's hand.
Dylan tests MacDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dylan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dylan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dylan misses with a wild body shot.
MacDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dylan throws a lazy right hand but MacDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dylan lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dylan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacDonald's sensitive parts.
MacDonald misses with the combination.
MacDonald misses with a wild body shot.
MacDonald takes a swing at Dylan's ribcage but misses.
Dylan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MacDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dylan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dylan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dylan is looking to work some ground and pound but MacDonald has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dylan.
MacDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dylan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dylan content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dylan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan throws a big elbow that misses.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dylan distracts MacDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dylan is pushing down on MacDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Dylan has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dylan.
Dylan throws a strike but MacDonald avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MacDonald controls Dylan momentarily but Dylan frees himself.
MacDonald trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dylan wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
Dylan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Dylan.
MacDonald struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dylan landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dylan dominated that round.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
Dylan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dylan manages to avoid it.
MacDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
MacDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dylan.
MacDonald misses with a hook. Dylan ducked under it nicely.
MacDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dylan.
MacDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dylan lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacDonald's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Dylan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dylan throws a low kick but MacDonald avoids it.
Dylan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dylan shoots in and drives through. MacDonald sprawls well.
MacDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Dylan wants to slow MacDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
Dylan throws a hook but MacDonald blocks it.
Dylan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to move into range but Dylan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dylan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Dylan.
Dylan scores with a sloppy right hand. MacDonald should have avoided that one.
MacDonald is rocked!
Peppu Reiska MacDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dylan.
Oh MacDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dylan ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
Dylan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Good work by MacDonald as he checks the leg kick.
Dylan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dylan scrambles back to his feet.
MacDonald throws a hook but Dylan blocks it.
Dylan thows a leg kick but MacDonald checks it
and MacDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan scores with a nice head shot.
Dylan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacDonald is out of range.
Dylan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks MacDonald right on the button. MacDonald goes down! Dylan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dylan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dylan!
Daniel Dylan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Young Il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer comes to the cage accompanied by All of the Lights. Il comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RATM - Renegades of Funk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nate Kyzer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Young Il!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Il checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Il tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyzer swivels and escapes.
Kyzer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Il pushes Kyzer away with a front kick.
Kyzer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyzer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyzer swings for the body but Il moves out of range.
Il throws a solid leg kick but Kyzer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Il.
Il connects with a body shot.
Kyzer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Il ducks right into an uppercut from Kyzer.
Il fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Il connects with a leg kick. Kyzer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Il.
Il scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il looks for the body kick but Kyzer saw that one coming.
Kyzer throws a hook but Il avoids it easily.
Kyzer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyzer takes the fight into the clinch.
Il has picked Kyzer up - he's going for a ride! Il dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Il missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kyzer is controlling Il's trapped leg to prevent Il from advancing to side control.
Il thows a huge punch but Kyzer dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyzer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Il trying to control but Kyzer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il is looking to advance position but Kyzer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Il is looking to get to half guard.
Kyzer looking to control but Il is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Il has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kyzer controlling his opponent.
Il wants to control but Kyzer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer controlling his opponent.
Il is working to get back to half guard.
Il is squirming around, avoiding Kyzer's attempts to control the action.
Il tries to lock up and control but Kyzer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Il tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Il is squirming around, avoiding Kyzer's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il is looking to improve his position but Kyzer isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyzer controlling from mount.
Kyzer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Il working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Il gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Young Il will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Il.
Kyzer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Il misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kyzer.
A right-left combo lands from Il.
Kyzer digs a good body shot into Il's ribs.
Il cracks the inside of Kyzer's front leg.
Kyzer throws a wild body kick that Il sees coming a mile off.
Kyzer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Il throws a quick inside leg kick.
Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kyzer. That did some damage!
Kyzer is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Il.
Il moves away from the strike by Kyzer.
Nice defenses there by Il.
A chopping leg kick lands by Il.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyzer with a jab.
A jab from Kyzer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kyzer's calf.
Kyzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyzer checks a low kick from Il.
Il misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Il. That's going to slow Kyzer down.
Il connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Il cracks Kyzer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Il shoots in for a takedown but Kyzer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Il tries a low kick but Kyzer avoids it.
Il moves away from the strike by Kyzer.
Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyzer moves away.
Kyzer lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Il.
Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Il.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Il moves away.
Kim Young Il seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nate Kyzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Il walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kyzer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kyzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyzer.
Kyzer jabs Il right on the nose. Il blinks but takes it well.
Il is rocked!
Kim Young Il seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyzer drops Il with a huge uppercut! Il drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kyzer is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Kyzer!
Nate Kyzer made sure to mention his sponsor, [CWCE] Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen The Game-360 Bars as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Harrison Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws the left hand but Partridge avoids the punch easily.
Partridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Partridge misses with a body shot.
Partridge ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Partridge misses the shot to the body.
Partridge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Partridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Partridge.
Partridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes scores with a kick to the body.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Partridge moves away and avoids it.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Partridge didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Steve Partridge has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Partridge throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Partridge lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge misses the shot to the body.
Harrison Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partridge moves away.
Partridge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partridge tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Partridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Partridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Partridge avoids nicely.
Partridge stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partridge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partridge lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Barnes catches Partridge right on the button with a cross.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partridge misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partridge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge misses the shot to the body.
Partridge jabs at Barnes's body.
Barnes feints and then cracks Partridge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partridge down.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body
and Partridge counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Partridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes cracks Partridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Partridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Partridge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Partridge as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Partridge's head but Partridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partridge at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Partridge is rocked!
Barnes throws a head kick but Partridge moves out of range.
Oh Partridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Partridge.
Partridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Partridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Partridge right on the button. Partridge goes down! Barnes follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barnes gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Barnes!
Harrison Barnes gave a mention to Firebird Designs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks has chosen All I do Is win as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Banks.
Banks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Banks throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big right from Banks misses.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Banks scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Diego Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Banks tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Banks back against the cage.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Banks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banks prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow.
Banks misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Banks gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banks wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Banks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Banks.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Banks is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Banks.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Will Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banks throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banks blocks a low kick nicely.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Banks is out of range.
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Banks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Banks back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Banks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Banks being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Banks shoots in.
Banks throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banks.
Banks moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Diego Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Banks lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Banks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banks lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a right hand that misses
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banks misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez slips a jab from Banks.
Banks takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Banks walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Banks really felt that one!
Banks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Banks.
Banks lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Banks against the cage.
Sanchez is working Banks over against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banks scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Banks tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banks lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez is stalling here.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banks can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Sanchez looking to stall.
Banks presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Banks's knee but Banks avoids it well.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Banks's ribcage. Banks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banks misses with a punch to the body.
Banks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is stalling here.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez'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.
Banks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Banks fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Banks works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Banks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to control but Banks is keeping busy.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diego Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Banks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Will Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Banks postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Banks landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banks's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!
Banks working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Sanchez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Sanchez!
A very excited looking Diego Sanchez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk has chosen Status Quo - Deeper and Down as his entrance music. Chauncey Silvestre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Braden Turk's chin.
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153 lbs
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152 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chauncey Silvestre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvestre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvestre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silvestre misses with a hook
and Turk counters with a left and a right that stings Silvestre.
Turk throws a hook but Silvestre avoids it easily.
Silvestre throws a leg kick but Turk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turk misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silvestre.
Turk connects with a body shot.
Silvestre just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvestre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvestre misses with a head kick.
Turk lands a jab to the nose.
Silvestre throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Turk.
Turk thows a body shot but no joy.
Silvestre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silvestre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silvestre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre leaves Turk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turk throws a hook but Silvestre avoids it easily.
Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvestre throws a low kick, looking for Turk's leg but Turk calmly moves out of range.
Turk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silvestre trying to control from the bottom.
Turk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Turk there.
Turk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silvestre is defending against the submission attempts here by Turk.
Turk is just content to waste time from the top position. Silvestre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvestre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turk throwing strikes from guard but Silvestre blocks nicely.
Silvestre wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turk is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvestre has wrist control.
Silvestre is pulling down on Turk's head. It's preventing any offense from Turk, at least for the moment.
Turk scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
Turk preventing the sweep.
Turk advances position into side control!
Turk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Turk looking to control but instead Silvestre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Turk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silvestre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turk.
Turk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turk throwing strikes from guard but Silvestre blocks nicely.
Turk throwing strikes from guard but Silvestre blocks nicely.
Silvestre is pulling down on Turk's head. It's preventing any offense from Turk, at least for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvestre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk wants to control from the top but Silvestre keeps moving.
Turk throws an elbow that misses. Silvestre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turk's guard. Nice move by Silvestre!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braden Turk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turk lands with a good body shot.
Silvestre misses with a left hand
and Turk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turk digs a good body shot into Silvestre's ribs.
Turk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silvestre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silvestre looks for the body kick but Turk saw that one coming.
Turk scores with a takedown into Silvestre's guard.
Turk trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvestre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvestre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turk throws a big right hand that misses.
Silvestre is trying to control the position but Turk postures up.
Turk wants to control from the top but Silvestre keeps moving.
Turk stopping the sweep attempt from Silvestre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk trying to control but Silvestre is working from the bottom.
Silvestre controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Silvestre as Turk shoots in.
Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvestre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silvestre has time to react.
Nice jab there from Silvestre.
Turk takes a swing at Silvestre's ribcage but misses.
Silvestre throws a low kick but Turk moves out of range easily.
Turk scores with a three punch combo!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turk trying to control the position but Silvestre is working away.
Silvestre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Turk advances nicely into full mount.
Silvestre is working to get back to half guard.
Turk looking to finish Silvestre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silvestre!
Turk with a couple of short strikes.
Silvestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Turk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Turk punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turk with the ground and pound from mount.
Turk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Silvestre taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silvestre is rocked!
Turk landing shots from mount.
Oh Silvestre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turk drops a big elbow. That's hurt Silvestre! More shots from Turk and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braden Turk!
Braden Turk is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Braden Turk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alvarez kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Doug Graves has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Christian's chin.
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Graves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves lands a front kick.
Christian dives in and grabs Graves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes down on Christian's head and hops out.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Christian off balance momentarily.
Christian throws a series of punches but Graves moves out of range.
Graves tries to clinch there but Christian circles away.
Christian takes one to the side of the head.
Christian shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Christian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christian is breathing heavily.
Christian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Graves.
Christian is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Graves ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Christian clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Graves!
Doug Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Waterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waterson has chosen Oasis - Roll With It as his entrance music. Con Waterson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Bauer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Con Waterson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Waterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bauer.
The fighters circling - Bauer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Waterson misses with a straight left.
Waterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bauer thumps Waterson with a low kick.
Waterson throws a head kick that misses.
Waterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Waterson. That's going to slow Bauer down.
Waterson thuds a left hand into Bauer's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bauer tries to land a leg kick but Waterson saw it coming and moves away.
Bauer avoids the head kick by Waterson.
That kick from Bauer tenderised Waterson's leg. Waterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waterson tests Bauer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bauer misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Waterson.
Bauer is looking to score with low kicks.
Bauer throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterson.
Bauer scores with a one two! Waterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Con Waterson has been cut.
Waterson misses with a low kick as Bauer jumps back.
A big left from Bauer misses.
Bauer blocks a jab.
Bauer tries to bum rush Waterson with a series of wild strikes but Waterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waterson slips a straight right by Bauer.
Waterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bauer throws a leg kick but Waterson checks it.
Waterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Waterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bauer is just out of range.
Bauer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waterson looks to land a left hand but Bauer moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bauer, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bauer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waterson at a distance.
Bauer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Waterson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bauer misses with a looping left.
Waterson jabs Bauer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bauer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Waterson backs up against the cage.
Bauer takes one to the chin there.
Bauer misses with a few strikes there.
Waterson misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Waterson.
Bauer misses with a leg kick.
Waterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Waterson pushes Bauer away with a front kick.
Waterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Waterson connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterson throws a sloppy head kick and Bauer moves out of range easily.
A jab from Waterson does it's job there.
Waterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterson tries to score with a low kick but Bauer moves his leg out of the way.
Bauer blocks a head kick by Waterson.
Bauer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Con Waterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bauer.
Waterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bauer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Waterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Waterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waterson scores with a leg kick.
Waterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bauer is just out of range.
Bauer tries for a takedown but Waterson circles away easily
and Waterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bauer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Waterson.
Waterson misses the shot to the body.
Waterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waterson slips under a jab from Bauer.
Waterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bauer's sensitive parts.
Waterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
Bauer moves out of range of the leg kick from Waterson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bauer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waterson throws a leg kick but Bauer moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Waterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Con Waterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bauer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Waterson checks a leg kick.
Waterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bauer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterson.
Bauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bauer swings for the body but Waterson moves out of range.
Waterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bauer. Bauer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Waterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterson throws a leg kick but Bauer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vic Bauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bauer missing with a left hand there. Waterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bauer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Waterson to the ground. Bauer is now in Waterson's guard.
Bauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bauer advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waterson defending well though.
Waterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bauer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bauer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bauer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bauer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterson is just riding it out for now. Bauer eventually gives up the hold.
Waterson wants to control but Bauer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bauer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterson is staying active underneath Bauer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Waterson wants to control but Bauer is keeping busy.
Waterson is pressing down on Bauer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bauer postures up in Waterson's guard and throws a big left but Waterson blocks it.
Bauer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bauer throwing strikes from guard but Waterson blocks nicely.
Bauer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bauer 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Waterson is trying to control the position but Bauer postures up.
Bauer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer pushing down on Waterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bauer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Bauer seems content to control.
Bauer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bauer with the ground and pound but Waterson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauer throws a big right hand that misses.
Bauer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bauer is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterson wants to stand but Bauer is controlling the position.
Bauer postures up.
Bauer preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Waterson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Bauer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Con Waterson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bauer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bauer connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Waterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Waterson.
Waterson throws a right hand that Bauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Bauer also avoids with ease.
Bauer misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Waterson misses with a low kick.
Bauer looks to land a combination but Waterson avoids it well.
Waterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Waterson does it's job there.
Waterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bauer is out of range.
Waterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Waterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer throws a right and a left that Waterson avoids nicely.
Bauer moves out of range of the body kick.
Waterson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bauer.
Bauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterson moves away.
Waterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Con Waterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Bauer.
Nice shot lands for Waterson.
Bauer throws a body punch but Waterson moves out of range.
Bauer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bauer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Waterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waterson misses with a body shot.
Waterson lunges at Bauer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bauer's hand.
Bauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bauer throws a hook but Waterson blocks it.
Waterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bauer off the cage and back into range.
Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waterson misses with a low kick.
Bauer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bauer misses with a looping left.
Waterson throws a leg kick which misses Bauer's front leg but catches the back leg as Bauer tries to avoid it.
Bauer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Waterson.
Waterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauer manages to avoid it.
Bauer scores with a three punch combo!
Bauer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bauer scores with a jab to the body.
Bauer blocks a head kick by Waterson.
Waterson wants to slow Bauer down by chopping away at his legs.
Bauer swings for the body but Waterson moves out of range.
Waterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bauer throws a series of punches but Waterson moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Waterson - just one landing.
Waterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waterson is fending him off so far but Bauer persists. Nope, Waterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bauer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Waterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Waterson throws out a leg kick but Bauer moves out of range and Waterson only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bauer.
Bauer misses with a low kick.
Waterson takes a swing at Bauer's ribcage but misses.
Bauer lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterson checks the leg kick.
Waterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Waterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bauer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Waterson throws a low kick but Bauer avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waterson lands a leg kick that knocks Bauer off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Bauer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bauer checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bauer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Waterson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Con Waterson'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.
Bauer lands with a cross.
Bauer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bauer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bauer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bauer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Waterson misses with a leg kick
and Bauer counters with a takedown into side control.
Bauer trying to control the action but Waterson is working from the bottom.
Waterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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!
Waterson is not content to let Bauer control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bauer trying to control the position but Waterson is working away.
Waterson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Waterson is not content to let Bauer control the position.
Waterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bauer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterson defending against the ground and pound.
Waterson dodges the ground and pound from Bauer.
Bauer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bauer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Waterson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waterson keeps working.
Bauer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Waterson!
Bauer throws a wild left hand from mount and Waterson manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bauer working over Waterson with some ground and pound. Waterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bauer connects with a nice short shot to Waterson's temple.
Waterson won't allow Bauer to pass to mount.
Bauer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waterson taking some punishment here, with Bauer in his half guard.
Bauer throws a strike but Waterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bauer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bauer wants to control from the top but Waterson keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bauer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bauer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Waterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bauer throws an elbow that misses. Waterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bauer's guard. Nice move by Waterson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Bauer had his way with Con Waterson in that round.
The cut man is working on Con Waterson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bauer lands with a shot to the body.
Waterson cracks Bauer with an open hand slap.
Waterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterson is just out of range.
Bauer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waterson throws a sloppy head kick and Bauer moves out of range easily.
Bauer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bauer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Waterson slips a straight right by Bauer.
Bauer misses with a takedown attempt - Waterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Waterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer misses with a straight left.
Waterson slips a jab from Bauer.
Bauer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Waterson throws a head kick but Bauer moves out of range.
Waterson walks into a left hand.
Waterson lands with a good body shot.
Waterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bauer's calf.
Bauer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Waterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bauer's head.
Bauer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bauer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Waterson slips under a jab.
Bauer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterson stuffs the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Waterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Waterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bauer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waterson throws a head kick that misses.
Bauer loads up on a big right hand but Waterson slips the punch.
Waterson throws a leg kick but Bauer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Waterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Waterson lands with a nice body punch.
Bauer closes the distance and clinches up with Waterson, looking for a takedown. Bauer pushes Waterson against the cage but Waterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Bauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bauer checks it well.
Waterson gets caught napping as Bauer dives in and scores a takedown. Waterson manages to retain guard.
Waterson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer trying to hold on to Waterson's head to control him but Waterson postures up.
Bauer tries to kick Waterson off in order to stand up. Waterson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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.
Waterson controls the position.
Bauer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Waterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Bauer from advancing to side control.
Bauer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bauer trying to advance position but Waterson counters by regaining guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vic Bauer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waterson pulls Bauer in close to his closed guard and prevents Bauer from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vic Bauer.
I think Bauer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vic Bauer!
Vic Bauer retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Vic Bauer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Obsut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ACDC- Long Way To The Top. Rodney Ang had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Obsut!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsut lands an overhand right.
Obsut throws a low kick but Ang avoids it.
Ang cracks Obsut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obsut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obsut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ang.
Ang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obsut connects with a right hand. Ang shakes it off.
Obsut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obsut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obsut missing with a left hand there. Ang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obsut takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obsut jabs Ang right on the nose. Ang blinks but takes it well.
Obsut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ang counters with a thumping low kick.
Obsut staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Obsut.
Ang lands a leg kick that knocks Obsut off balance momentarily.
Ang cracks Obsut with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ang misses the target.
Ang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ang stuffs the takedown.
Ang throws a looping overhand right but Obsut ducks down to avoid it.
Rodney Ang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obsut manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ang on his heels. He'll look to pass Ang's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Obsut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obsut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fedor Obsut was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Obsut.
Ang takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obsut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fedor Obsut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obsut uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ang has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Obsut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obsut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ang's hands.
Jab by Obsut.
Ang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ang clobbers Obsut with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obsut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ang throws a lazy right hand but Obsut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obsut getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Obsut closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ang did well to prevent Obsut getting side control.
Ang is staying active underneath Obsut, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obsut seems to be working for a kimura but Ang defends the submission attempt.
Obsut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ang defending well though.
Obsut throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ang tries to roll over but Obsut keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obsut trying to control the action but Ang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Obsut will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ang checks a leg kick.
Obsut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ang. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Obsut.
Ang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ang with a jab.
Ang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Obsut to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Ang looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsut throws a big elbow that misses.
Obsut wants to control from the top but Ang keeps moving.
Ang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rodney Ang.
Ang takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Obsut.
A clash of legs there as Obsut blocks the low kick.
Obsut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obsut shoots in looking for a takedown. Ang tries to sprawl out of it but Obsut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Obsut moves out of range as Ang strikes.
Ang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ang throws a sloppy body shot
and Obsut counters with a straight right hand.
Obsut scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Obsut misses.
Obsut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ang as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obsut is defended easily by Ang.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Obsut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obsut misses the shot to the body.
Obsut looks to land a combination. Ang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obsut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Obsut throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Obsut tries a low kick but Ang avoids it.
Obsut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ang.
It looks like Fedor Obsut has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ang walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obsut lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ang misses with a body shot.
Obsut throws the left hand but Ang avoids the punch easily.
Obsut thuds his right hand into Ang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obsut.
Rodney Ang is winning the standup battle so far.
Ang drives through and clinches with Obsut against the cage.
Ang looking to throw knees to the head but Obsut is blocking nicely.
Obsut wants to stall.
Ang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ang misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ang working aggressively here.
Obsut throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angs head.
Obsut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ang wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodney Ang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Obsut's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Obsut.
Ang throws a series of punches but Obsut avoids them all with ease.
Obsut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ang takes one on the button.
Ang needs to keep his hands up - Obsut had a free shot at his head there.
Obsut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obsut missing with a left hand there. Ang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obsut misses with an uppercut.
Obsut moves out of range as Ang strikes.
Obsut throws an off balance right hand
and Ang counters by clinching up.
Ang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obsut is defending well for now.
Ang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang throws a head punch that misses.
Obsut tries to throw a body punch but Ang avoids it by throwing Obsut back against the cage.
Obsut blocking some punches.
Ang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obsut lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ang throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ang.
Ang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obsut.
Ang lands a nice elbow.
Obsut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ang lands an elbow that stopped Obsut in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obsut has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Obsut turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsut working the ground and pound from side control.
Ang can't do much from the bottom here.
Obsut has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Obsut unloading with bombs!
Obsut putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Obsut tries to control but Ang wriggling away.
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.
Obsut working Ang over with strikes here.
Obsut punching from mount but Ang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Obsut throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ang because Obsut loaded up on that one.
Obsut throwing strikes but Ang bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Obsut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ang won't allow Obsut to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Obsut looking for a guillotine here but Ang defends easily.
Obsut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obsut can't keep his opponent in guard - Ang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Ang seems content to control.
Ang is thwarting Obsut's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Obsut really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Obsut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ang misses with a series of wild punches.
Ang doesn't manage to clinch there - Obsut circles away.
Ang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obsut catches Ang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice sprawl there from Ang as Obsut shoots in.
Ang walks into a straight right hand from Obsut.
Obsut connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ang. Ang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obsut closes the distance and clinches up with Ang, looking for a takedown. Obsut pushes Ang against the cage but Ang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Obsut connects with a right hand. Ang shakes it off.
Obsut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obsut scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsut defending well as Ang loads up on a big left hand.
Obsut stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ang checks a leg kick nicely.
Obsut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ang throws a hook to the side of Obsut's head but Obsut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obsut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obsut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Obsut.
A lazy left from Obsut finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ang, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsut lands a jab to the nose.
Ang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obsut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obsut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obsut misses with a low kick.
Ang throws a hook but Obsut avoids it easily.
Ang throws a big shot that misses.
Obsut lands an overhand right.
Obsut throws out a loose jab but Ang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obsut throws a lazy uppercut
and Ang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obsut slips a straight right by Ang.
Obsut misses with a hook.
Ang tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut misses with an uppercut. Ang saw that one coming.
Ang closes the distance and clinches.
Ang swings wildly with an uppercut but Obsut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obsut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obsut loads up on a big right hand but Ang slips the punch.
Obsut throws out a powerful jab.
Obsut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ang misses with a low kick.
Ang moves away from the strike by Obsut.
Obsut slips a jab from Ang.
Obsut closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ang is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obsut working the ground and pound but Ang is defending the strikes.
Obsut wants to control but Ang is keeping him busy.
Obsut working the ground and pound but Ang is defending the strikes.
Obsut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obsut creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ang sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Obsut throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Obsut dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Obsut'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obsut.
Obsut wants to slow Ang down by chopping away at his legs.
Obsut lands with a hook. Ang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Obsut tenderised Ang's leg. Ang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obsut was well out of range. Poor timing from Ang.
Ang blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obsut, right into the meat.
Obsut scores with a jab. Ang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ang throws a series of punches but Obsut avoids them all with ease.
Obsut closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ang's guard.
Obsut trying to control the position from guard on top but Ang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsut throws a big right hand that misses.
Obsut is in close to Ang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obsut trying to control the position from guard on top but Ang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodney Ang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obsut lands a couple of digs.
Obsut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obsut connects with a couple of short punches.
Obsut looking to sit in guard and control but Ang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Obsut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang trying to control the position from guard on top but Obsut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obsut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obsut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ang preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obsut controls Ang momentarily but Ang frees himself.
Ang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obsut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ang has managed to get both his arms back between Obsut's legs - danger averted.
Ang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obsut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ang is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Obsut has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ang is looking to defend but Obsut has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ang! Obsut pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ang taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fedor Obsut!
Fedor Obsut is the new middleweight champion!
Fedor Obsut very nearly forgot to thank Anti-Tapout Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ratskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratskin comes to the cage accompanied by "Carolus Rex" by Sabaton. 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Ratskin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Munster!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratskin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munster tries a head kick but it misses.
Munster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like The Munster has been cut.
Munster slips a jab from Ratskin.
Ratskin misses with a jab to the body
and Munster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Munster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ratskin checks it well.
Ratskin misses the shot to the body.
Munster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ratskin scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ratskin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munster circles away quickly and effectively.
Ratskin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ratskin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munster.
Munster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ratskin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ratskin misses with a straight right.
Munster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munster slips a jab from Ratskin.
Munster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster takes one on the button.
Munster clinches.
Munster tries to throw a body punch but Ratskin avoids it by throwing Munster back against the cage.
Munster lands a hook that snaps the head of Ratskin backwards.
Munster swings wildly with an uppercut but Ratskin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratskin throws a head punch that misses.
Munster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Munster blocks the elbow strike.
Munster blocks an elbow strike.
Munster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munster managing to block the knees to the body from Ratskin.
Ratskin throws a punch but it's blocked by Munster.
Ratskin swings wildly with an uppercut but Munster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratskin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munster is defending well for now.
Ratskin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratskin struggles to land a body shot inside as Munster controls his hands.
Ratskin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munster is defending well for now.
Ratskin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ratskin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ratskin blocks an uppercut.
Munster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ratskin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munster avoids the elbow strike from Ratskin, against the cage.
Munster can't find room to land a body shot as Ratskin controls the action.
A hook to the body from Munster.
Ratskin has a couple of punches blocked by Munster.
A head punch on the inside from Ratskin fails to land.
Munster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ratskin tries to throw a body punch but Munster avoids it by throwing Ratskin back against the cage.
Munster blocks an elbow strike from Ratskin.
Munster misses with a body punch.
Munster lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ratskin's elbow.
Ratskin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Munster's defenses.
Ratskin tries to throw a body punch but Munster avoids it by throwing Ratskin back against the cage.
Munster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ratskin backwards.
Munster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ratskin's elbow.
Ratskin blocks an uppercut.
Munster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munster blocks the elbow strike.
Munster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ratskin working aggressively here.
Munster lands a nice uppercut.
Ratskin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ratskin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munster throws a head punch that misses.
Munster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ratskin tries to throw a body punch but Munster avoids it by throwing Ratskin back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster scores with a shoulder strike.
Munster lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munster blocks a body shot from Ratskin.
Munster can't find room to land a body shot as Ratskin controls the action.
Munster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ratskin blocks a body shot from Munster.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munster.
Munster prevents a body shot from Ratskin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ratskin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ratskin lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munster.
Ratskin missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ratskin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ratskin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ratskin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Munster lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ratskin.
Ratskin tries to land knees in the clinch but Munster avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Ratskin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Munster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ratskin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ratskin misses the shot to the body.
Ratskin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Munster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Munster digs a good body shot into Ratskin's ribs.
Ratskin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ratskin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munster.
Ratskin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munster moves away.
Ratskin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munster.
Alexander Ratskin is winning the standup battle so far.
Munster throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munster jabs at Ratskin's body.
Ratskin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ratskin tries to clinch up.
Ratskin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munster. Munster obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Ratskin misses the target.
Munster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Munster. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ratskin tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ratskin. Munster does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Munster lands a leg kick that knocks Ratskin off balance momentarily.
Munster lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munster lands a leg kick that knocks Ratskin off balance momentarily.
Munster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ratskin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Munster.
Munster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munster moves in looking to clinch but Ratskin pushes him off.
Munster misses with a low kick.
That kick from Munster tenderised Ratskin's leg. Ratskin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munster cracks the inside of Ratskin's front leg.
Munster is looking to slow Ratskin down with leg kicks.
Munster jabs Ratskin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Munster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ratskin's calf.
Munster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ratskin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Munster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munster is looking to slow Ratskin down with leg kicks.
Munster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munster jabs at Ratskin's body.
A punch combination from Munster misses.
Munster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ratskin's sensitive parts.
Munster scores with a leg kick.
Munster moves into the clinch.
Munster struggles to land a body shot inside as Ratskin controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munster.
Ratskin misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ratskin.
Munster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ratskin's elbow.
Ratskin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munster.
Ratskin blocks a body shot from Munster.
Munster gets through Ratskin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Munster avoids the elbow strike from Ratskin, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ratskin fails to land.
Ratskin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munster avoids a wild elbow strike from Ratskin.
Ratskin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ratskin.
Munster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ratskin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ratskin prevents a body shot from Munster.
Munster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ratskin backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ratskin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ratskin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster blocks an elbow strike.
Ratskin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munster.
Munster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ratskin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munster.
Ratskin throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munster.
Ratskin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ratskin backwards.
Ratskin throws a head punch that misses.
Ratskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ratskin misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Munster - that landed with a thud.
Munster tries a body shot but Ratskin blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster managing to block the knees to the body from Ratskin.
Ratskin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munster lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Munster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Munster'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.
Munster slips a jab and a cross from Ratskin.
Munster scores with a leg kick.
Munster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Munster throws the kick towards the body but Ratskin avoids it.
Munster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Munster throws a wild body kick that Ratskin sees coming a mile off.
Munster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munster closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munster lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Munster.
Munster misses with some punches.
Munster lands a nice uppercut.
Munster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ratskins head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ratskin prevents a body shot from Munster.
Munster lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Munster.
Munster blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratskin blocks a body shot from Munster.
Munster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ratskin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ratskin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ratskin can't find room to land a body shot as Munster controls the action.
Munster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Munster has a couple of punches blocked by Ratskin.
Munster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munster drops Ratskin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ratskin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ratskin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munster prevents a body shot from Ratskin.
Oh Ratskin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munster creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Ratskin out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Munster!
The Munster is the new heavyweight champion!
The Munster gave a mention to STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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