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OFC 196: Spartan vs Zuko III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fallon Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Thawatchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Take a Walk on the Wild Side. Thawatchai has chosen Converter - Conqueror as his entrance music. Fallon Fox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fallon Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Thawatchai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thawatchai tries to clinch up.
Fox looks for a takedown but Thawatchai sprawls well.
Thawatchai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thawatchai drops his hands momentarily and Fox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fox avoids the head kick by Thawatchai.
Thawatchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Thawatchai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thawatchai wants it to stay on the feet.
Fox misses with an uppercut.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thawatchai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fallon Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thawatchai tries to clinch but Fox is having none of it.
Fox throws a lazy right hand but Thawatchai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thawatchai pushes Fox up against the cage in a clinch.
Thawatchai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fox.
Stalling in the clinch from Thawatchai.
Thawatchai lands an elbow inside.
Fox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thawatchai is defending well.
Fox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox wants a takedown.
Thawatchai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thawatchai moves in looking to clinch but Fox pushes him off.
Thawatchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thawatchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thawatchai scores with a spinning back kick!
Thawatchai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fox will feel that in the morning.
Fox avoids a kick to the body.
Fox avoids a kick to the body.
Fox misses with a looping right.
Thawatchai throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Thawatchai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fox scores with a jab.
Fox cracks Thawatchai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thawatchai lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thawatchai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Fox misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thawatchai tries to clinch there but Fox circles away.
Thawatchai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fox lands a nice shot that snaps Thawatchai's head back.
Fox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thawatchai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fox dives in and grabs Thawatchai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thawatchai pushes down on Fox's head and hops out.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Thawatchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thawatchai throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Thawatchai moves out of range of the strikes.
Thawatchai throws a head kick that half lands.
Thawatchai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thawatchai. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thawatchai throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
Fox scores with a jab.
Thawatchai wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Thawatchai.
Fallon Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fox seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thawatchai is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fallon Fox!
Fallon Fox spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lindien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindien comes to the cage accompanied by Converter - Coma. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brooks's choice of entrance music: (Matallica) Ride the lightning. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Lindien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a head kick that Lindien semi-blocks.
Lindien lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindien, as that shot connected.
Lindien throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindien has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lindien lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindien lands with a light punch inside.
Lindien gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindien throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Lindien swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Lindien controls the action.
Lindien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
A short body shot lands from Lindien as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindien lands a body shot.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lindien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindien.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindien avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Lindien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindien.
Lindien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Lindien.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Lindien blocks with his arms.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lindien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
Brooks landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks blocks a body shot from Lindien.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Lindien dodges an elbow strike from Brooks.
Nice body punch from Lindien.
Lindien avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lindien fails to land.
Lindien has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Lindien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lindien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lindien throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lindien fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks.
Lindien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lindien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with some punches.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Lindien digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Lindien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindien lands a right hand.
Lindien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindien backwards.
Lindien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lindien misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindien throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Lindien blocks an elbow strike from Brooks.
Lindien struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Lindien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Lindien improves position.
Lindien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindien blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindien.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Lindien lands an uppercut.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lindien gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Lindien.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Lindien.
Lindien lands a body shot.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brooks throws an elbow that misses.
Lindien pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lindien dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lindien takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Brooks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lindien to score with a decent uppercut.
Brooks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Lindien - just one landing.
Lindien swinging wildly here.
Brooks misses with a series of wild punches.
Brooks slips under a jab from Lindien.
Lindien moves into the clinch.
Lindien is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lindien lands a body punch.
Lindien misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lindien lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego Lindien has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks is looking to control Lindien's arms but Lindien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brooks has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lindien has denied him.
A knee to the head by Brooks.
A body shot lands from Lindien.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Lindien misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindien avoids the elbow strike from Brooks, against the cage.
Lindien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lindien fails to land.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindien avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindien controls his hands.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lindien fails to land.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Brooks digs a right hand into Lindien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lindien's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lindien swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindien lands a hook that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Lindien.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Lindien is blocking nicely.
Good body shot from Lindien.
Lindien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lindien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brooks looking for a takedown.
Lindien digs a right hand underneath Brooks's ribcage. Brooks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindien lands a shoulder strike.
Brooks tries to stall but Lindien uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lindien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Lindien.
Lindien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lindien up against the cage.
Lindien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindien.
Brooks is working Lindien over against the cage.
Lindien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindien presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookss head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lindien on the inside.
Lindien misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindien takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindien pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindien misses with the head strike.
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Lindien up, before dumping him to the ground. Lindien manages to land in guard.
Lindien on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lindien tries to get out of the position.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Lindien is keeping the position.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindien wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lindien dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lindien avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lindien forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Lindien is blocking nicely.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindien's elbow.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Lindien avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Lindien gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Lindien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Lindien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindien.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindien misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindien misses with the head strike.
Lindien blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Lindien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lindien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lindien blocks it with crossed arms.
Lindien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindien lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Lindien working aggressively here.
Lindien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Lindien.
Lindien throws a head punch that misses.
Lindien lands a left hand.
Brooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lindien prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Brooks.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Lindien is blocking nicely.
Lindien scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindien lands with a short shot to the head.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindien avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindien avoids it.
A short left from Lindien.
Lindien throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindien scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Lindien misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindien controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindien blocking some punches.
Lindien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Lindien.
Lindien throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Lindien misses with some punches.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Lindien.
Lindien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindien.
Lindien lands a hook that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Lindien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jason Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindien lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
A hook to the body from Lindien.
Lindien lands a nice uppercut.
Lindien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lindien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lindien.
Lindien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks tries to work over Lindien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diego Lindien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Brooks.
Lindien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Lindien lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lindien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindien, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lindien!
Diego Lindien made sure to mention his sponsor, Backyard Fighting in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tien Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Calagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tien Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Calagan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaa as he avoids it easily.
Calagan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jaa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jaa clinches with his opponent.
Jaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bobby Calagan has been cut.
Calagan has had enough of the clinch but Jaa keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calagan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jaa.
Calagan is working for takedown but Jaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jaa slows down the pace here.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaa gets underhooks to prevent Calagan's takedown attempt.
Tien Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Calagan.
Jaa landing knees to the body.
Jaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Calagan shrugs off.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Calagan looks winded!
Jaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Jaa working Calagan over with knees to the body.
Jaa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calagan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calagan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Jaa is pushing Calagan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calagan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Jaa.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calagan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jaa working Calagan over with knees to the body.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Calagan's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
Jaa lands an elbow just above Calagan 's eye.
Jaa working Calagan over with knees to the body.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Jaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Calagan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calagan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Calagan misses with some punches.
Calagan is trying to push Jaa away but Jaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaa is struggling to control the position.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jaa stalls.
Calagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tien Jaa.
Calagan tries to keep at a distance but Jaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Jaa lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jaa is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jaa landing knees to the body.
Jaa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Jaa landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaa.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calagan's face.
Jaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Calagan shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tien Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Calagan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Calagan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calagan moves in looking to clinch but Jaa pushes him off.
Calagan wants to clinch but Jaa slips to the side
and Jaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jaa moves into range and clinches up with Calagan.
Calagan tries to work over Jaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Calagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calagan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calagan tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
Jaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaa is pressed up against the cage. Calagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaa down to the mat. Jaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tien Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Calagan.
Jaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Calagan is breathing heavily.
Jaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa working Calagan over with knees to the body.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calagan's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jaa is pressed up against the cage. Calagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaa down to the mat. Jaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaa moves into the clinch.
Calagan is looking to control Jaa's arms but Jaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calagan has his back to the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaa stalling.
Jaa gets underhooks to prevent Calagan's takedown attempt.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Calagan in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is stalling here.
Calagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Calagan won't want to take too many of those.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Calagan's ribcage.
Jaa avoiding damage.
Calagan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaa working Calagan over with knees to the body.
Calagan misses with a body punch.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Calagan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calagan can do to turn this around?
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calagan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaa working Calagan over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Calagan in his tracks for a moment.
Calagan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaa after a bit of a struggle.
Jaa slowing the pace effectively.
Calagan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa lands a damaging elbow.
Jaa slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaa slowing the pace effectively.
Calagan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaa gets an underhook and turns Calagan into the cage.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa stalling in the clinch.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Calagan's ribcage.
Tien Jaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
Jaa is pushing Calagan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Jaa to work.
Calagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tien Jaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Calagan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Calagan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaa sprawls well. Jaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calagan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaa closes the distance and clinches.
Calagan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calagan is keeping busy.
Jaa has Calagan pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Jaa.
Jaa is trying to stall.
Calagan throws a head punch that misses.
Calagan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaa gets an underhook and turns Calagan into the cage.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Calagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calagan tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
Jaa avoiding damage.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calagan's face.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calagan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaa lands a knee to the body.
Jaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Calagan is trying to force a seperation but Jaa has the dominant position.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Jaa has Calagan pushed against the cage.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Calagan's ribcage.
Jaa blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calagan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tien Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Calagan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jaa.
A knee to the head by Jaa.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calagan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Calagan's ribcage.
Calagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaa stalls.
Calagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaa's elbow.
Calagan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaa prevents it.
Jaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calagan is keeping busy.
Bobby Calagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calagan's face.
Calagan tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Calagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jaa has Calagan pressed against the cage.
Jaa working Calagan over with knees to the body.
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Calagan shrugs off.
Jaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
A head punch on the inside from Calagan fails to land.
Calagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Calagan won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaa landing knees to the body.
Jaa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Calagan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaa has double underhooks.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calagan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa landing knees to the body.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tien Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tien Jaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tien Jaa!
In his post fight interview, Tien Jaa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarrod Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enoch Thompson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Enoch Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to bum rush Wyatt with a series of wild strikes but Wyatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wyatt's hands.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wyatt.
Enoch Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Wyatt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wyatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Wyatt.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Wyatt shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Wyatt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wyatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Wyatt has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson is trying to push Wyatt away but Wyatt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Wyatt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wyatt has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wyatt trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to buck Wyatt off.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt controls the position from side control.
Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wyatt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thompson being controlled for a moment.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt throws a head kick that misses.
Wyatt throws a chopping leg kick but Thompson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Wyatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Wyatt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thompson really felt that one!
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wyatt moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson pushes Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wyatt.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wyatt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Wyatt.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips a straight right by Wyatt.
Wyatt lands an overhand right.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Wyatt pushes him off.
Wyatt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Wyatt moves away and avoids it.
Wyatt blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Thompson.
Wyatt rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt has hold of one of Thompson's legs. Thompson is fighting the takedown attempt but Wyatt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyatt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Wyatt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Wyatt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Wyatt throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Wyatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wyatt blocks a jab.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wyatt 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 Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Wyatt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wyatt 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 Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from Thompson.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thompson lunges at Wyatt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wyatt's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wyatt looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Wyatt throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wyatt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wyatt counters with a leg kick.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Jab by Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
Wyatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Wyatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Enoch Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wyatt looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
Jarrod Wyatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyatt scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Wyatt does no damage.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Thompson throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wyatt doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Wyatt jabs Thompson right on the nose. Thompson blinks but takes it well.
Wyatt tries to clinch up.
Wyatt throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wyatt wants to clinch.
Wyatt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Wyatt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Wyatt circles away.
Wyatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wyatt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Thompson cracks the inside of Wyatt's front leg.
Wyatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyatt shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Wyatt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Wyatt.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enoch Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Wyatt moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enoch Thompson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wyatt moves into the clinch.
Wyatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wyatt tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Wyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wyatt prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Wyatt won't allow it.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wyatt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wyatt has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wyatt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wyatt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wyatt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Wyatt has the dominant position.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Wyatt.
Wyatt breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Wyatt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wyatt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wyatt throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Wyatt improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wyatt.
Wyatt lands a knee to the body.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wyatt tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Wyatt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wyatt digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
Wyatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Wyatt is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Wyatt won't allow it.
Wyatt prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Wyatt is controlling him.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Wyatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Jarrod Wyatt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Wyatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Wyatt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Wyatt throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wyatt's knee momentarily.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wyatt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wyatt breaks the clinch.
Wyatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Wyatt pushes him off.
Wyatt doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wyatt scores with a jab.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wyatt counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Wyatt.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wyatt slows down the pace here.
Thompson tries to circle away but Wyatt has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarrod Wyatt.
I think Wyatt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrod Wyatt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield comes into the arena with Believers blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Carson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield lands with a cross.
Carson misses with a double jab
and Carson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carson throws a head kick that Redfield semi-blocks.
Scott Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carson throws the kick towards the body but Redfield avoids it.
Carson misses with the body kick
and Redfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carson throws a head kick that misses
and Redfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Redfield.
Carson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redfield is controlling him.
Redfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Redfield advances to half guard.
Redfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield stands up out of the half guard.
Carson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Redfield misses.
Redfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Redfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Carson tries to sprawl out of it but Redfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redfield misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfield. Carson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carson is still on wobbly legs! Can Redfield finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Redfield knocks Carson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sex Panther Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Oquendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan comes to the cage accompanied by All I Need. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Oquendo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oquendo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sheehan misses with a wild combination.
Sheehan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oquendo's guard.
Sheehan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oquendo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oquendo has escaped and now he's on top!
Sheehan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sheehan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheehan, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sheehan is proving hard to escape from.
Sheehan controls Oquendo momentarily but Oquendo frees himself.
Sheehan trying to control the position here.
Sheehan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oquendo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sheehan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oquendo rolls with it to try and escape but Sheehan cranks on the arm and Oquendo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justus Sheehan!
Our winner, Justus Sheehan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deacon comes to the cage accompanied by You Raise me Up by Josh Groban. Funkyama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bishop Deacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funkyama moves forwards but Deacon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Deacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deacon.
Deacon misses with a straight right.
Funkyama misses with a hook. Deacon ducked under it nicely.
Funkyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Deacon lands with a right hand.
Deacon defending well as Funkyama loads up on a big left hand.
Deacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deacon misses with a straight left.
Deacon scores with a body shot.
Deacon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Funkyama has momentary wrist control but Deacon slips an elbow through the middle.
Funkyama has his hands on Deacon's head, controlling the position.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Deacon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama looking to control.
Deacon looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Funkyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funkyama trying to keep a closed guard but Deacon is proving a slippery customer.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Deacon from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deacon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funkyama as he jumps to the side.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deacon connects with a nice looking jab.
Deacon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funkyama.
Funkyama slips a straight right by Deacon.
Funkyama gets caught napping as Deacon dives in and scores a takedown. Funkyama manages to retain guard.
Deacon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deacon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deacon being controlled here momentarily.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Deacon from controlling successfully.
Deacon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deacon being controlled here momentarily.
Funkyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deacon manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deacon is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Funkyama connects with a couple of short punches.
Deacon working a defensive guard here.
Deacon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funkyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Funkyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deacon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funkyama defends well.
Deacon working for a triangle but Funkyama defends it easily.
Deacon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deacon being controlled here, momentarily.
Deacon keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Deacon dominated that round.
That's time! Deacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deacon is looking to slow Funkyama down with leg kicks.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Deacon moves out of range.
Deacon throws a right and a left that Funkyama avoids nicely.
Deacon blocks a jab.
Deacon throws a hook to the side of Funkyama's head but Funkyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deacon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkyama swings for the body but Deacon moves out of range.
Bishop Deacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deacon slips a straight right by Funkyama.
Deacon lands a jab to the head.
Funkyama lands a nice hook to Deacon's body. Deacon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands with a straight right. Deacon didn't see that one coming.
Funkyama with a jab.
Funkyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Funkyama loads up on a big right hand but Deacon slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Deacon.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
Deacon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Deacon misses the target.
Deacon lands a nice shot to the body.
Funkyama looks to land a left hand but Deacon moved out of range nicely.
Deacon lands a head shot.
Deacon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deacon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Deacon stuns Funkyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deacon moves away from the strike by Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with the combination.
Deacon takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Deacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Funkyama as he avoids it easily.
Funkyama throws out a loose jab but Deacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deacon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Funkyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deacon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bishop Deacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deacon cracks Funkyama with an open hand slap.
Deacon misses the jab.
Deacon misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Funkyama lands with a good body shot.
Deacon lands a nice shot to the body.
Funkyama moves out of range as Deacon strikes.
Funkyama missing with a left hand there. Deacon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funkyama is looking to chop away at Deacon's legs.
Nice shot by Deacon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Funkyama.
Bishop Deacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkyama misses with a straight right.
Deacon scores with a shot to the body.
Deacon misses the jab.
Deacon throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Deacon.
Funkyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deacon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Funkyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deacon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Funkyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice jab there from Deacon.
Funkyama avoids the head kick by Deacon.
Deacon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funkyama's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deacon checks a low kick from Funkyama.
Deacon thuds a left hand into Funkyama's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deacon misses with a hook
and Funkyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deacon throws a jab when Funkyama was well out of range.
Deacon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funkyama connects with a leg kick. Deacon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Funkyama avoids the body shot from Deacon.
Deacon ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Deacon shoots in for a takedown but Funkyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funkyama throws a lazy right hand but Deacon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama lands with a nice combination. Deacon backs away looking to recover.
Deacon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deacon throws a jab when Funkyama was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aoki Funkyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Funkyama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deacon wants to clinch.
Funkyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deacon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkyama is in Deacon's guard.
Deacon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deacon working for submissions but it's allowed Funkyama to get to half guard.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Deacon is working from the bottom.
Deacon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funkyama.
Deacon wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Funkyama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deacon is controlling Funkyama's trapped leg to prevent Funkyama from advancing to side control.
Funkyama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Deacon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
Deacon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funkyama is working away from the top position though.
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deacon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deacon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki Funkyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama connects with a couple of short punches.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deacon is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deacon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funkyama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funkyama throwing strikes but Deacon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Deacon has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Funkyama taking some punishment here, with Deacon in his half guard.
Funkyama tries to roll over but Deacon keeps him under control.
Funkyama manages to get to full guard.
Funkyama is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama is trying to keep Deacon in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping full guard, as Deacon tries to pass.
Deacon trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama working a defensive guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aoki Funkyama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Funkyama 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama misses with a leg kick
and Deacon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Funkyama throws an off balance right hand
and Deacon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Funkyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funkyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Funkyama!
An out of breath Aoki Funkyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr's entrance music is Slipknot - Duality . A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad takes one on the button.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ufcowski jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ufcowski jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cozad lands with a good body shot.
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cozad clinches with his opponent.
Cozad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ufcowski jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cozad prevents a body shot from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ufcowski jr can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ufcowski jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ufcowski jr slowing the pace effectively.
Cozad gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad prevents Ufcowski jr from improving his position.
Ufcowski jr is trying to maintain the position but Cozad is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to improve his position but Cozad is controlling well.
Cozad controlling the action here.
Cozad is keen to just control but Ufcowski jr is a slippery customer.
Ufcowski jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cozad.
Cozad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ufcowski jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Cozad.
Cozad rushes Ufcowski jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ufcowski jr jumps guard and drags Cozad to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ufcowski jr trying to keep a closed guard but Cozad is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cozad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ufcowski jr is proving hard to escape from.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep here but Cozad controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufcowski jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ufcowski jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cozad controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Cozad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ufcowski jr, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ufcowski jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufcowski jr.
Cozad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cozad shoots and misses
and Ufcowski jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Cozad is looking for a sweep.
Cozad controls the position for a moment.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position but Cozad is working away.
Cozad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ufcowski jr winds up and cracks Cozad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cozad keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to improve his position but Ufcowski jr is controlling well.
Ufcowski jr trying to mount his opponent but Cozad defends it.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control. Cozad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cozad is trying to get back to full guard.
Cozad trying to control but Ufcowski jr postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Pawel Ufcowski jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ufcowski jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot.
Ufcowski jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cozad circles away.
Ufcowski jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick
and Cozad counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ufcowski jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cozad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ufcowski jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cozad somewhat.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Cozad.
Ufcowski jr tries to clinch but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Ufcowski jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Ufcowski jr misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Ufcowski jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ufcowski jr throwing shots but Cozad is blocking nicely.
Cozad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cozad is looking to control Ufcowski jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cozad avoid being mounted?
Cozad is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ufcowski jr is working for a kimura but Cozad is defending it quite comfortably.
Cozad tries to roll over but Ufcowski jr keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cozad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ufcowski jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ufcowski jr's back!
Ufcowski jr is really stuck here.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the action but Cozad just sinks the hooks in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ufcowski jr tries to break free.
Pawel Ufcowski jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cozad is persistently looking for the submission but Ufcowski jr is defending it well.
Cozad trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad has the hooks in. Ufcowski jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cozad working for a choke but Ufcowski jr is defending well.
Cozad is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ufcowski jr reverses the position brilliantly into Cozad's guard!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ufcowski jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cozad is trying to control the position but Ufcowski jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cozad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cozad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ufcowski jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cozad is refusing to be controlled, as Ufcowski jr sits in half guard.
Ufcowski jr trying to control from Cozad's half guard. Cozad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cozad is pulling down on Ufcowski jr's head to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr stopping the sweep attempt from Cozad.
Ufcowski jr throws an elbow that misses. Cozad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ufcowski jr's guard. Nice move by Cozad!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Cozad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ufcowski jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad gets caught flat footed, as Ufcowski jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cozad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ufcowski jr's guard.
Cozad being controlled here momentarily.
Ufcowski jr working a defensive guard here.
Cozad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cozad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cozad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ufcowski jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozad's guard.
Cozad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cozad is pulling down on Ufcowski jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Ufcowski jr, at least for the moment.
Ufcowski jr wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.
Cozad looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cozad seems keen to control Ufcowski jr's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charles Cozad hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance and clinches up with Cozad, looking for a takedown. Ufcowski jr pushes Cozad against the cage but Cozad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ufcowski jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ufcowski jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ufcowski jr lands a right hand.
Ufcowski jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cozad up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ufcowski jr managing to block the knees to the body from Cozad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to pull guard but Cozad won't allow it.
Cozad misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ufcowski jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Cozad gets an underhook and turns Ufcowski jr into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pawel Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a looping overhand right but Cozad ducks down to avoid it.
Ufcowski jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck for Cozad with that takedown attempt.
Ufcowski jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Cozad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ufcowski jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Ufcowski jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ufcowski jr throws a body punch but Cozad moves out of range.
A left lands for Ufcowski jr.
Cozad needs to keep his hands up - Ufcowski jr had a free shot at his head there.
Ufcowski jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad misses with a double jab.
Cozad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Ufcowski jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ufcowski jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Our winner, Pawel Ufcowski jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjo Jarvinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus comes to the cage accompanied by Spartacus Soundtrack. Jarvinen has chosen Frederik - Harva meistä on rautaa as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quintus Daedalus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yrjo Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daedalus misses with a head kick.
Daedalus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarvinen. Daedalus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarvinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jarvinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jarvinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarvinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daedalus throws a hook but Jarvinen avoids it easily.
Jarvinen misses with a double jab.
Jarvinen cracks Daedalus with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Quintus Daedalus has been cut.
Jarvinen misses with a two punch combination.
Daedalus misses with a head kick.
Daedalus throws a body kick that misses
and Jarvinen counters with a three punch combo that has Daedalus backing up. Daedalus nods at Jarvinen to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jarvinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarvinen is looking to clinch but Daedalus is avoiding it.
Jarvinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Daedalus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarvinen manages to avoid it.
Daedalus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarvinen tries to clinch up.
Jarvinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daedalus rather than just go for the knockout.
Daedalus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jarvinen.
Daedalus moves away from the strike by Jarvinen.
A punch combination from Jarvinen misses.
No joy there for Jarvinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daedalus is trying to maintain a safe position but Jarvinen gets an underhook and turns Daedalus into the cage.
Jarvinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jarvinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Daedalus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daedalus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Daedalus pulls Jarvinen in to control the position.
Daedalus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarvinen wants to hold on but Daedalus pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus landing punches.
Daedalus with shots to the head and body - Jarvinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvinen wants to control but Daedalus is having none of it.
Daedalus with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Jarvinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Daedalus lands a heavy elbow.
Daedalus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen can't escape the position.
Daedalus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jarvinen turns into him and now he's in Daedalus's guard.
Jarvinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daedalus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daedalus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daedalus!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrjo Jarvinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarvinen. Daedalus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Daedalus misses.
Jarvinen throws a right and a left that Daedalus avoids nicely.
Jarvinen moves in looking to clinch but Daedalus pushes him off.
Jarvinen looks to land a combination but Daedalus avoids it well.
Daedalus dives in and grabs Jarvinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jarvinen pushes down on Daedalus's head and hops out.
Daedalus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jarvinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jarvinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jarvinen tries to clinch up.
Jarvinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daedalus shoots in looking for a takedown but Jarvinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daedalus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintus Daedalus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daedalus ducks under a wild hook from Jarvinen.
Daedalus misses with a series of wild punches.
Daedalus throws a low kick but Jarvinen avoids it.
Jarvinen slips a jab from Daedalus.
Jarvinen throws a head kick but Daedalus moves out of range.
Daedalus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarvinen misses with the combination.
Daedalus scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jarvinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarvinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daedalus.
Daedalus throws a leg kick but Jarvinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daedalus. Jarvinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarvinen tries to clinch but Daedalus moves out of range.
Daedalus throws out a leg kick but Jarvinen moves out of range and Daedalus only half commits.
Daedalus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jarvinen misses the shot to the body.
Jarvinen throws an off balance right hand
and Daedalus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Daedalus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jarvinen doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jarvinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jarvinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen throws a leg kick
and Daedalus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jarvinen!
Jarvinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Daedalus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Daedalus 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.
Daedalus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daedalus dominating with strikes here.
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!
Daedalus breaks from Jarvinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Daedalus tries to control but Jarvinen wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jarvinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jarvinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daedalus with the ground and pound from mount.
Daedalus tries to control but Jarvinen wriggling away.
Jarvinen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Daedalus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jarvinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jarvinen and Daedalus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Daedalus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jarvinen checks it well.
Daedalus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarvinen is looking to chop away at Daedalus's legs.
Jarvinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daedalus throws a shot from downtown. Jarvinen moves away and avoids it.
Daedalus throws a leg kick which misses Jarvinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarvinen tries to avoid it.
Jarvinen slips a jab from Daedalus.
Jarvinen throws a shot from downtown. Daedalus moves away and avoids it.
Daedalus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen lands a front kick.
Daedalus defending well as Jarvinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jarvinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Daedalus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Jarvinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarvinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daedalus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jarvinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daedalus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jarvinen pulls Daedalus in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jarvinen is trying to keep Daedalus in close.
Jarvinen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Daedalus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarvinen keeping full guard, as Daedalus tries to pass.
Daedalus lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus postures up.
Jarvinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Daedalus stacks Jarvinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Daedalus!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daedalus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jarvinen is avoiding damage well.
Daedalus tries to score with some ground and pound. Jarvinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daedalus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jarvinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Daedalus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daedalus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jarvinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daedalus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen is trying to control but can't.
Daedalus stalling away here and it's allowed Jarvinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jarvinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daedalus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daedalus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daedalus is looking to advance position but Jarvinen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
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 Quintus Daedalus.
I think Daedalus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintus Daedalus!
After winning the bout, Quintus Daedalus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuko has chosen Wu Tang- Hellz Wind Staff as his entrance music. Kenshi Zuko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Spartan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Zuko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Spartan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spartan throws a right hand that misses
and Zuko counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spartan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spartan lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Zuko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spartan throws a series of punches but Zuko avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zuko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spartan throws out the jab.
Zuko drops his hands momentarily and Spartan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuko. That snapped Spartan's head back.
Spartan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Spartan.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zuko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spartan can pounce on him.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spartan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zuko at a distance.
A punch combination from Spartan misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zuko.
Spartan misses with a straight right.
Spartan scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan connects with an inside leg kick.
Spartan misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spartan, right into the meat.
Matt Spartan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spartan as he avoids it easily.
Spartan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zuko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spartan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zuko. Zuko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Spartan.
Zuko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spartan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spartan lands with a cross.
Zuko is rocked!
It looks like Kenshi Zuko has been cut.
Spartan throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Zuko stumbling backwards into the cage! Zuko bounces back off the cage towards Spartan, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Spartan lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Spartan celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Spartan!
Matt Spartan retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Matt Spartan 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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