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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Sue SamSung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Emenies by Shinedown. Brett Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to I Sue SamSung's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I Sue SamSung!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is looking to clinch.
I Sue SamSung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
SamSung tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SamSung jabs at Jackson's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by SamSung.
SamSung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson keeps SamSung at a distance using the push kick.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from SamSung.
SamSung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from SamSung there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like I Sue SamSung has been cut.
SamSung misses with a straight left.
SamSung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SamSung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in SamSung's guard.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson tries to stand but SamSung is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson slips under a jab.
SamSung fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson has SamSung up against the cage in a clinch.
SamSung can't break the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
SamSung throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SamSung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SamSung slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in SamSung's half guard.
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
SamSung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
SamSung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
SamSung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
SamSung swinging wildly here.
Jackson looks to land a combination but SamSung avoids it well.
Jackson thumps SamSung with a low kick.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
SamSung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
SamSung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
SamSung misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SamSung shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brett Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Sue SamSung.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson drops SamSung with a beautiful combination! SamSung stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
SamSung is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
SamSung is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
SamSung looks winded!
Jackson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks SamSung out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Jackson!
Brett Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradly Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bradly Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Power Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson with a nice cross.
It looks like Power Rampage has been cut.
Rampage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Danielson.
Oooooh!!! Danielson has knocked Rampage down with a huge combo! Danielson steps away and waves a wobbly Rampage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rampage is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danielson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rampage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rampage is still on wobbly legs! Can Danielson finish him?
Rampage misses with a straight left.
Danielson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rampage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rampage seems to have recovered his senses.
Rampage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danielson prevents Rampage from breaking the clinch.
Danielson letting Rampage take a breather here.
Rampage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Danielson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danielson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rampage falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bradly Danielson!
Bradly Danielson gave a mention to Backyard Fighting in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cube comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bow Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ice Cube!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Tony Gee has been cut.
Cube connects with a body shot.
Gee swings for the body but Cube moves out of range.
Gee just misses with a punch to the body.
Gee looks to score with a jab to the body but Cube is just out of range.
Cube checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cube throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gee was covering up waiting for the punch and Cube finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gee tries to strike from the bottom.
Gee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cube trying to control but Gee is working from the bottom.
Gee looking for a sweep. Not yet Gee, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gee keeping moving, preventing Cube from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gee tries to buck Cube off but Cube is having none of it.
Cube wants to control but Gee is keeping him busy.
Gee can't do much from the bottom here.
Gee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cube wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cube trying to control the position but Gee is working away.
Gee is trying to control Cube's posture but Cube avoids it.
Cube advances to mount.
Cube wants to control but instead Gee manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cube prevents Gee from improving his position.
Cube seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gee trying to control here.
Gee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cube is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gee defends it well.
Cube is looking for submissions but instead, Gee has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gee is keeping the position for now.
Gee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cube manages to get to full guard.
Cube wants to get back to his feet but Gee passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee seems to be looking for submissions.
Cube is looking to improve his position.
Cube is looking to control Gee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cube avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Cube dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Gee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cube looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cube!
Gee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cube is just holding on here. Gee manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cube is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cube makes his way to full guard, as Gee worked for a kimura.
Cube controlling the position.
Gee tries to free his leg and advance position but Cube is retaining full guard.
Gee stops Cube from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube working for a triangle but Gee defends it easily.
Gee prevents Cube from getting back to his feet.
Cube had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gee defends it easily.
Cube looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cube is wriggling around but Gee manages to pass to half guard.
Cube is trying to stand back up but Gee is controlling him
Gee seems to be looking for submissions.
Cube tries to kick Gee off but Gee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Cube showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Gee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cube darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cube throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gee pushes Cube off and gets back to his feet.
Gee misses with a hook.
Gee rushes Cube and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cube turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cube is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gee is looking for a sweep. Cube is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee gets back to full guard.
Gee keeping moving, preventing Cube from controlling successfully.
Cube is pushing down on Gee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gee is fighting to maintain full guard but Cube has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gee is pressing down on Cube's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gee keeping moving, preventing Cube from controlling successfully.
Cube stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cube wants to control from the top but Gee keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cube can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cube must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cube passes into half guard.
Cube trying to pass the guard but Gee defending well.
Gee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cube is stalling here. Gee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cube seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cube tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube struggling a bit here.
Cube tries to escape but Gee is in control.
Cube is looking for a sweep.
Cube is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gee working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cube stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ice Cube is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ice Cube wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cube avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gee gets caught napping as Cube dives in and scores a takedown. Gee manages to retain guard.
Gee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cube seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Cube has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tony Gee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cube gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Cube comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cube winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ice Cube!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Julianno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Julianno!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Julianno.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Julianno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Julianno circles away.
Julianno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Julianno connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Julianno.
Julianno lands with a good body shot.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Julianno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Julianno misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Julianno which made him look bad.
Julianno blocks a low kick nicely.
Julianno digs a good hook to Green's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Julianno throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Julianno throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Julianno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Julianno sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Julianno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julianno throws a good cross that connects.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Julianno.
Julianno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green looks for a takedown but Julianno sprawls well.
Julianno drops Green with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Green looks back up at him and smiles so Julianno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Green is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julianno measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Green! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wesley Julianno!
Our winner, Wesley Julianno, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Whan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Welsh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lets Have A War. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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195 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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sun Whan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh clinches.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Welsh is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Welsh has his back to the cage.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Welsh wants the takedown. Lee is fighting it off but Welsh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lee's guard against the cage.
Lee throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welsh being controlled here momentarily.
Welsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Welsh is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welsh won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Welsh wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Welsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because TJ Welsh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Welsh throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Welsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee connects with a right hand. Welsh shakes it off.
Welsh shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Welsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Welsh on the side of the head.
Welsh has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Welsh won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Welsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Welsh tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working the ground and pound but Welsh is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Lee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Welsh is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
Welsh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lee.
The strikes coming from Lee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lee with the ground and pound but Welsh regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Welsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee throws a strike but Welsh avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee working some strikes from top position.
Welsh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Welsh keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Welsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Welsh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Welsh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Welsh!
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!
You can see the frustration on Welsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Welsh misses with a strike from the bottom.
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!
Welsh misses with an elbow from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Welsh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Welsh!
Lee cracks Welsh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Welsh is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Whan Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Welsh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sun Whan Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Welsh wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Welsh throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Welsh's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Welsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Welsh is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Welsh has wrist control.
Lee wants to control from the top but Welsh keeps moving.
Welsh pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Welsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a strike but Welsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Welsh from controlling successfully.
Welsh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Welsh is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Welsh tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. TJ Welsh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Welsh wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Welsh is defended easily by Lee.
Welsh fails with the takedown
so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Lee wants to control from the top but Welsh keeps moving.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Welsh pulls Lee in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Welsh's guard.
Welsh gets back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Welsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welsh trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welsh's head.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Welsh is retaining full guard.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Welsh is keeping the position for now.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Welsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Welsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee postures up in Welsh's guard and throws a big left but Welsh blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Whan Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Welsh tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
TJ Welsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welsh tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Welsh wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Welsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Welsh sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Welsh trying to control from the bottom.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Welsh's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Welsh keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Welsh's head.
Welsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Welsh trying to control here.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Lee.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Welsh is trying to stand.
Lee winds up and cracks Welsh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welsh tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Welsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee is pressing down on Welsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Welsh is holding on for now.
Welsh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Welsh is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Welsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Welsh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Welsh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welsh is one step ahead there.
Welsh postures up.
Welsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Welsh tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TJ Welsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Welsh throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Sun Whan Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee is pulling down on Welsh's head. It's preventing any offense from Welsh, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because TJ Welsh just wasn't active enough.
Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Whan Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Whan Lee!
After winning the bout, Sun Whan Lee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Break Arm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pele Fusuaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Break Arm had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Break Arm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pele Fusuaga!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusuaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fusuaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Arm with that takedown attempt.
Fusuaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Arm. Arm gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Break Arm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fusuaga connects with a body shot.
Break Arm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fusuaga pinned against the cage. Fusuaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fusuaga leaves Arm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fusuaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arm walks into a stiff left hand from Fusuaga.
Decent striking displayed by Fusuaga there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fusuaga digs a good hook to Arm's body.
Arm has a takedown stuffed.
Arm is breathing heavily.
Fusuaga throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Arm's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Fusuaga dives in looking to finish as Arm flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Fusuaga's strikes! Fusuaga is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Arm's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Arm was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pele Fusuaga!
After winning the bout, Pele Fusuaga 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mek Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Ha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mek Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Ha!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ju scoring well with a low kick there.
Ju avoids the body shot from Ha.
Ju ducks under a wild hook from Ha.
Ju moves into the clinch successfully.
Ju landing knees to the body.
A short right from Ju.
It looks like Keith Ha has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ju connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ha's face.
Ha managing to block the knees to the body from Ju.
Ha is looking to break free of the clinch but Ju has double underhooks.
Ju tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ju putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ha in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ha avoiding damage as Ju throws knees to the body.
Ju tries to land a knee to the head but Ha blocks with his arms.
Ha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ju looking to throw knees to the head but Ha is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ha has had enough of the clinch but Ju keeps him there for the moment.
Ju working Ha over with knees to the body.
Ju utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ha looks winded!
Ju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ju misses with a knee strike.
Ha tries to break the clinch but Ju is controlling the position.
Ju looking to throw knees to the head but Ha is blocking nicely.
Ju misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Ju.
Ju throws an elbow that misses.
Ju with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ju throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ha blocks it with crossed arms.
Ju tries a knee to the head but Ha blocks it.
Ha fails to pull guard.
Ju tries to land a knee to the head but Ha blocks with his arms.
Ha wants to break free but Ju has control.
Ha wants to get back to striking at distance but Ju won't allow it.
Ha pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ju loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ju trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ju throwing strikes but missing.
Ju throwing strikes from guard but Ha blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ju wants to control from the top but Ha keeps moving.
Ju in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ju controlling from the top position.
Ju trying to control the position from guard on top but Ha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ju with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ju throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ju.
Ju is stalling in the full guard.
Ju throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ju working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ju throwing strikes but missing.
Ju postures up in Ha's guard and throws a big left but Ha blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mek Ju dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Ha's cut.
That's time! Ju's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ju lands a head kick. Ha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ju drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ju stops Ha from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ju postures up in Ha's guard and throws a big left but Ha blocks it.
Ju working some strikes from top position.
Ju decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ju with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ha scores with a decent looking hook.
Ha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ju counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ju.
Ju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ju scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ha has had enough of the clinch but Ju keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ju obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju lands an elbow inside.
Ha is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ju.
That has opened up Keith Ha's cut even more.
Ha tries to break the clinch but Ju is controlling the position.
Ju with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ju connects with a knee to the head.
Ju landing knees to the head.
Ha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ju with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Keith Ha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ju landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Ju.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ju lands an elbow inside that Ha shrugs off.
Ju lands an elbow inside that Ha shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju landing knees to the head.
Keith Ha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A knee to the head by Ju.
Ju crunches a lovely knee into Ha's ribcage.
Ju lands a good knee to the midsection. Ha won't want to take too many of those.
Ju scores a nice knee to the body.
Mek Ju has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ju landing knees to the head.
Ju scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Ha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mek Ju!
A less than humble Mek Ju 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mos Def (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Green might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Unforgiven. Def has chosen Mathematics as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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181 lbs
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174 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mos Def!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Def counters with an inside leg kick.
Def uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Mos Def has been cut.
Def tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green defending well as Def loads up on a big left hand.
Def motions for Green to come forward. Def throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Def blocks a low kick nicely.
Green swings for the body but Def moves out of range.
Green lands a head shot.
That kick from Green tenderised Def's leg. Def is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Def.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Def takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Def takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Def misses
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green misses with a leg kick
and Def counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Def ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green throws the left hand but Def avoids the punch easily.
Def chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Def scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Def's shoulder, as Def tries to avoid the shot.
Def throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Def is rocked!
Green ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Def out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Pablo Green!
An out of breath Juan Pablo Green 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Bautista!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista tries to move into range but Maccarone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Fidel Bautista has been cut.
Bautista misses with a hook
and Maccarone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maccarone moves out of range of the strikes.
Maccarone throws a front kick that sends Bautista stumbling back into the cage.
Charlie Maccarone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bautista takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maccarone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
Maccarone lands with a nice body kick.
Maccarone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bautista if he has to take too many more of those.
Bautista is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Maccarone.
Maccarone misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone keeps Bautista at a distance using the push kick.
Maccarone scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Maccarone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maccarone cracks Bautista with an uppercut from hell and Bautista crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Maccarone's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Bautista is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maccarone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bautista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Bautista is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maccarone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maccarone passes into half guard.
Maccarone is working for a kimura but Bautista is defending it quite comfortably.
Bautista seems to have got his legs back now.
Maccarone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bautista keeps working.
Bautista might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista is looking to control Maccarone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bautista avoid being mounted?
Maccarone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bautista does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maccarone not doing much here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charlie Maccarone hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maccarone looks for the body kick but Bautista saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maccarone.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maccarone - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bautista.
Maccarone thows a body shot but no joy.
Maccarone cracks the inside of Bautista's front leg.
That kick from Maccarone tenderised Bautista's leg. Bautista is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Maccarone slams his shin into Bautista's torso.
Maccarone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maccarone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bautistas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maccarone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bautista's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maccarone checks the leg kick.
Maccarone scores with a jab to the head.
Bautista on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maccarone. Maccarone obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Bautista.
Bautista throws a lazy uppercut
and Maccarone counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Bautista! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charlie Maccarone! Charlie Maccarone retains his light heavyweight title!
Charlie Maccarone decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Medranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Yikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medranda comes to the cage accompanied by Buck dich. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kyle Yikes enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Medranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Yikes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yikes misses with an uppercut.
Yikes scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Carlos Medranda has been cut.
Medranda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Medranda wants to clinch up but Yikes keeps it at a distance.
Yikes cracks Medranda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Medranda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yikes finish him?
Medranda is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yikes fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Medranda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Medranda ducks under a wild hook from Yikes.
Medranda seems to have got his legs back now.
Yikes cracks Medranda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Medranda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yikes finish him?
Yikes ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Medranda out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Yikes!
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