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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuga Ikeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh's entrance music is Lets Have A War. A fine choice. Yuuga Ikeda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuuga Ikeda!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Ikeda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Welsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ikeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ikeda gets caught flat footed, as Welsh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ikeda has a closed guard, preventing Welsh from standing up.
Welsh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Welsh stopping the sweep attempt from Ikeda.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. TJ Welsh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ikeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikeda wants to stand but Welsh is controlling his arm.
Welsh prevents Ikeda from moving into mount.
Welsh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Welsh shoots in for a takedown but Ikeda shows good takedown defense.
Welsh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ikeda did well to prevent Welsh getting side control.
Welsh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ikeda.
Welsh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Welsh is working for a submission of some sort.
Welsh is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is looking to advance position but Ikeda won't allow it.
Welsh controlling the pace.
Ikeda trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ikeda tries to roll over but Welsh keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welsh trying to control the pace.
That's three 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 up but Ikeda keeps it at a distance.
Welsh clinches up with Ikeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Ikeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ikeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Welsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Welsh lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Yuuga Ikeda has been cut.
Ikeda tries to pull guard but Welsh holds him up against the cage and eventually Ikeda drops back down to his feet.
TJ Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuuga Ikeda.
Ikeda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ikeda is trying to pull guard but Welsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ikeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Welsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees to the body from Welsh.
Ikeda looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welsh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Welsh looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ikeda regains guard immediately.
Ikeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ikeda working a defensive guard here.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welsh drops back looking for a leg! Ikeda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ikeda manages to kick Welsh off! Welsh jumps back into Ikeda's guard.
Welsh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ikeda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ikeda has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Welsh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuuga Ikeda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Welsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Ikeda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Welsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Welsh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Welsh wants it to stay on the feet.
Welsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Welsh lands in his opponent's guard.
Ikeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Welsh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ikeda's guard.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Welsh distracts Ikeda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Welsh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Welsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Ikeda. Ikeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Ikeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Welsh sprawls well. Welsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ikeda gets slowly back to his feet.
TJ Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuuga Ikeda.
Welsh instigates a clinch.
Welsh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Welsh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Welsh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ikeda is looking to break free of the clinch but Welsh has double underhooks.
Ikeda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Welsh is defending well for now.
Welsh jumps guard and drags Ikeda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Welsh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ikeda stops Welsh from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Welsh is keeping the position for now.
Ikeda won't allow Welsh to sweep him here.
TJ Welsh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Welsh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Welsh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ikeda is just riding it out for now. Welsh eventually gives up the hold.
Welsh wants to stand up but Ikeda manages to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ikeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Welsh wants to control from the top but Ikeda keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welsh postures up.
Welsh trying to control but Ikeda is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Welsh stopping the sweep attempt from Ikeda.
TJ Welsh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ikeda, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Welsh moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Welsh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuuga Ikeda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Welsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ikeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Welsh with that takedown attempt.
Ikeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Welsh is fending him off so far but Ikeda persists. Nope, Welsh circles away and we're back to standing.
Ikeda shoots in for a takedown but Welsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Welsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ikeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Welsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Ikeda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Welsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ikeda moves in looking to clinch but Welsh pushes him off.
Ikeda misses with a takedown attempt - Welsh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TJ Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuuga Ikeda.
Welsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ikeda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ikeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Welsh keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ikeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Welsh is refusing to be controlled, as Ikeda sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Welsh has a takedown stuffed.
Ikeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Welsh circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh feints and as Ikeda raises his hands in defense, Welsh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ikeda has a closed guard, preventing Welsh from standing up.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welsh postures up.
Welsh preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Welsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ikeda swivels and escapes.
Welsh misses with a takedown attempt - Ikeda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ikeda closes the distance and clinches up with Welsh, looking for a takedown. Ikeda pushes Welsh against the cage but Welsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ikeda circles away.
Ikeda tries to clinch up but Welsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Welsh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ikeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Welsh defends well.
Ikeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welsh wants to control from the top but Ikeda keeps moving.
Ikeda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
TJ Welsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Welsh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because TJ Welsh just wasn't active enough.
An inside leg kick from Ikeda misses.
Welsh wants to clinch.
Welsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ikeda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Welsh somewhat.
Welsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ikeda pinned against the cage. Ikeda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ikeda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 TJ Welsh.
Well Welsh 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Welsh!
After the fight, TJ Welsh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolaj Diasus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Religion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diasus comes to the cage accompanied by Jet - Are you gonna be my girl. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolaj Diasus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bad Religion!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diasus throws a hook to the side of Religion's head but Religion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diasus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Religion misses with a head kick.
Diasus scores with a jab. Religion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diasus looks to throw the jab but Religion is out of range.
Diasus misses with a looping right.
Diasus throws a poor cross that misses
and Religion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diasus won't be happy with that.
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!
Religion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diasus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diasus is trying to improve his position.
Religion tries for a kimura but Diasus is defending well.
Religion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diasus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Religion tries for a kimura but Diasus is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Religion is trying to get an arm triangle but Diasus is defending well.
Diasus is trying to get back to half guard.
Diasus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Religion wants to free his trapped foot but Diasus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diasus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diasus pulls Religion in close to prevent any damage.
Diasus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Religion wants to pass the guard but Diasus is keeping the position.
Religion passes Diasus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Religion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diasus defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Religion is working for a submission of some sort.
Diasus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Religion is thwarting Diasus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Religion seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Religion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diasus trying to control from the bottom.
Diasus works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diasus wants to sweep but no luck.
Religion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Religion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Religion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diasus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Religion manages to get himself to full guard.
Religion keeping full guard, as Diasus tries to pass.
Diasus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diasus wants to control from the top but Religion keeps moving.
Diasus stands and throws Religion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diasus trying to control the action but Religion is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diasus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Religion, who protects the arm well.
Diasus trying to control the action but Religion is working from the bottom.
Religion is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diasus is controlling him well.
Diasus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Religion is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Religion is not content to let Diasus control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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 Nicolaj Diasus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Religion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diasus did well to prevent Religion getting side control.
Religion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Religion is looking for a kimura here.
Diasus wants to control but Religion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Religion seems to be looking for submissions.
Diasus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diasus.
Religion won't allow Diasus to sweep him here.
Diasus working a defensive guard here.
Religion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diasus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Religion, into his guard.
Diasus passes Religion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diasus wants to free his trapped foot but Religion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bad Religion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diasus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diasus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diasus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diasus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diasus mounts Religion! Really nice guard pass there!
Diasus looking to control but Religion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Religion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diasus wants to take Religion's back here but Religion is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Diasus tries to control but Religion wriggling away.
Religion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Religion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Religion looking for submissions off his back.
Religion scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Diasus manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diasus works his way to his opponent's back.
Religion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Religion is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Diasus looking to break Religion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Religion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Diasus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diasus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Religion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Religion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diasus's arms.
Diasus looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diasus doesn't have the hooks in and Religion manages to turn into his guard.
Diasus controls Religion momentarily but Religion frees himself.
Religion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diasus is keeping the position for now.
Religion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diasus dives on top into guard.
Religion looking for a sweep. Not yet Religion, not yet.
Religion is breathing heavily.
Religion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diasus defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diasus wants to control from the top but Religion keeps moving.
Religion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolaj Diasus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diasus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Religion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diasus breaks from the clinch.
Diasus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diasus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Religion.
Religion slips under a jab from Diasus.
Diasus throws a hook but Religion avoids it easily.
Diasus misses with an uppercut. Religion saw that one coming.
Religion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diasus looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Religion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diasus sneaks back into half guard.
Religion wants to pass to mount but Diasus is defending the position.
Diasus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Religion is working for a kimura but Diasus is defending it quite comfortably.
Religion is looking for a kimura here.
Religion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diasus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Religion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Religion's back!
Nicolaj Diasus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Religion tries to escape the position.
Diasus has good solid back control here.
Diasus has the hooks in. Religion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Religion looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Religion tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Religion is keeping busy.
Diasus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diasus tries to get the hooks in deep but Religion pushed the leg off.
Diasus keeps control of the position as Religion tries to break free.
Religion staying busy and making it hard for Diasus to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Religion tries to break free.
Diasus is trying to stick to Religion's back but Religion is turning into Diasus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diasus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Religion.
Religion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Religion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diasus is adopting a defensive guard.
Diasus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Religion looking to pass the guard.
Religion pushes down on Diasus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diasus wants to improve his position but Religion is controlling well.
Bad Religion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diasus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Nicolaj Diasus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diasus, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolaj Diasus!
After the big win, Nicolaj Diasus made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Backyard Fighting and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Destroy Losers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destroy Losers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destroy Losers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan King!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a combination
and Losers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King lands a head kick!
Losers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Losers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Losers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ryan King has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Losers jabs at King's body.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Losers counters by moving into the clinch.
Losers manages to break the clinch.
Losers throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oooooh!!! Losers has knocked King down with a huge combo! Losers steps away and waves a wobbly King back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
King is rocked!
Losers connects with a nice cross there... King is looking wobbly and Losers recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send King to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Losers jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Destroy Losers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Afolabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quiet Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monkey has chosen Epic - Faith No More as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Afolabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quiet Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afolabi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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.
Afolabi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Monkey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Afolabi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Monkey pulls down on the head and he's put Afolabi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Quiet Monkey!
Quiet Monkey took some time post fight to say the following; 'Did he just poop his pants?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deadguy Deftone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deadguy Deftone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Deftone.
Deftone misses with a series of wild punches.
Deftone misses with a series of wild punches.
Bastard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Deadguy Deftone has been cut.
Bastard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deftone clinches up with Bastard and pushes him back against the cage.
Deftone tries to break free but Bastard pushes him back against the cage.
Deftone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastard avoids it.
Deftone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deftone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deftone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Deftone misses with some punches.
Bastard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bastard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deftone to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deftone tries a knee to the head but Bastard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deftone wants to break free but Bastard has control.
Bastard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deftone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deftone is looking to clinch.
Deftone wants to clinch.
Deftone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastard clinches up against the cage.
Bastard avoiding damage as Deftone throws knees to the body.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deftone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bastard.
Deftone tries to break the clinch but Bastard is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deftone pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deftone lands a shot to the body.
Bastard looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deftone can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Deftone throws an elbow but misses.
Deftone tries to break the clinch but Bastard is controlling the position.
Bastard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deftone's elbow.
Bastard tries to pull guard but Deftone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Deadguy Deftone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bastard.
Deftone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deftone closes the distance but Bastard moves to the side
and Bastard counters by clinching up.
Deftone manages to break the clinch.
Deftone throws a leg kick but Bastard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bastard swats away the attempt to clinch by Deftone.
Bastard shoots in and gets a takedown into Deftone's guard.
Deftone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deftone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bastard is controlling him.
Bastard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deftone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deftone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deftone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard.
Deftone wants to stand and escape but Bastard is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Deftone avoids nicely.
Bastard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deftone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bastard checks it well.
No luck for Bastard with that takedown attempt.
Deftone avoids the head kick by Bastard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deftone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bastard counters with a two punch combo.
Deftone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bastard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard looks to land a body kick but Deftone moved away.
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 Deadguy Deftone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deadguy Deftone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deftone has closed the distance and engaged Bastard in a clinch.
Deftone tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastard avoids the damage to the body.
Deftone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Deftone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Big Bastard has been cut.
Deftone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deftone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deftone breaks the clinch.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deftone.
Deftone throws a leg kick but Bastard checks it.
Deftone misses with the combination.
Deftone tries to clinch up.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
Deftone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deftone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastard closes the distance and clinches up with Deftone, looking for a takedown. Bastard pushes Deftone against the cage but Deftone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Deftone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deftone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deftone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deftone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deftone jabs Bastard right on the nose. Bastard blinks but takes it well.
No luck for Deftone with that takedown attempt.
Deadguy Deftone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bastard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deftone pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deftone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastard blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Deftone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Deftone is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deftone scores with a shot to the side of Bastard's head.
Deftone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bastard is defending well for now.
Deftone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deftone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bastard manages to break the clinch.
Deftone looks for the body kick but Bastard saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deftone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deadguy Deftone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deftone tries to clinch but Bastard is having none of it.
Bastard fails with a takedown attempt.
Deadguy Deftone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bastard.
Bastard fails with the takedown.
Nice combo by Deftone! Oh, that's hurt him - Bastard falls to the canvas and Deftone follows him into side control.
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deftone trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Bastard is still in real trouble! Can Deftone finish him?
Deftone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Deftone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bastard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Deftone and Bastard goes tumbling to the canvas! Deftone follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deftone slows the pace down in half guard.
Deftone wants to take a breather but Bastard is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deftone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bastard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deftone trying to control from Bastard's half guard. Bastard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Deftone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bastard's guard.
Deftone 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!
Deftone is looking to stand up but Bastard won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deadguy Deftone dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deftone slips a jab and a cross from Bastard.
Deftone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bastard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deftone moves in looking to clinch but Bastard pushes him off.
Deftone tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.
Bastard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deftone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Deftone avoids it well.
Deftone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deftone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bastard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bastard swinging wildly here.
A jab from Deftone does it's job there.
Deftone rushes Bastard and presses him up against the cage.
Deftone scores with a shoulder strike.
Deftone tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Deftone back against the cage.
Bastard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deftone tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deftone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bastard wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard wants to break free but Deftone has control.
Deftone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bastard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastard is trying to push Deftone away but Deftone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deadguy Deftone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Deftone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deftone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deftone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?
Deftone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deadguy Deftone is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deftone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deftone lands a shot to the body.
Bastard avoiding damage as Deftone throws knees to the body.
Deftone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deftone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deftone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deftone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deftone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastard avoids it.
Deftone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastard blocks it with crossed arms.
Deftone misses with a punch to the body.
Deftone has had enough of the clinch but Bastard keeps him there for the moment.
Deftone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deftone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deftone wants to clinch.
Deftone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard closes the distance and pushes Deftone back into the cage.
Deftone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Deftone is trying to force a seperation but Bastard has the dominant position.
Deftone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deftone struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Deftone throws an elbow that misses.
Deftone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deftone wants to clinch up but Bastard keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Deftone.
Bastard takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Deftone.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard blocks a head kick by Deftone.
Bastard keeps the fight on the outside.
Deftone misses with a two punch combination.
Deftone tries to clinch up.
Deftone moves into the clinch.
Deftone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bastard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deftone moves into range and clinches up with Bastard.
Deftone throws an elbow but it misses.
Deftone is trying to break the clinch but Bastard is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deftone breaks from the clinch.
Deftone lands with a straight right. Bastard didn't see that one coming.
Big Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deadguy Deftone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deftone wants to clinch up but Bastard keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deadguy Deftone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deftone 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deadguy Deftone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George has chosen Return of the Mack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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19
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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33
300 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew George!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey tries to score a power double leg takedown but George sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grey somewhat.
Grey slips a straight right by George.
George throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jon Grey has been cut.
A swing and a miss from George.
Grey seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. George shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Grey is backing up but George catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Grey covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! George Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew George!
A relieved looking Matthew George thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by I was made for loving you -by- Kiss. Nash has chosen ITS A FIGHT as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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301 lbs
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26
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chubby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Nash!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Nash back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson presses Nash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nash looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Nash's ribcage. Nash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Kevin Nash has been cut.
Nash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Nash is rocked!
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nash with a big uppercut! Nash tries to clinch up but Johnson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nash to the mat! Nash covers up and Johnson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chubby Johnson!
Chubby Johnson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNulty's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Still I Rise - Shadows Fall. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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213 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Carver McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Ring!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring lands a nice looking body shot.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McNulty.
McNulty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ring clobbers McNulty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McNulty slips under a jab.
Ring listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McNulty shoots for a takedown but Ring saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver McNulty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ring lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ring throws a jab when McNulty was well out of range.
Ring cracks McNulty with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ring cracks McNulty with a good jab.
Ring scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ring scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ring.
Ring connects with a body shot.
McNulty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ring lands a nice shot that snaps McNulty's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ring slaps away a takedown attempt from McNulty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McNulty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ring cracks McNulty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ring punishes McNulty's body with a nice straight punch.
Ring lands a nice looking body shot.
McNulty is breathing heavily.
McNulty fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ring is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of McNulty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McNulty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McNulty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ring is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNulty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ring with a jab.
A jab lands there for Ring.
McNulty is rocked!
McNulty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh McNulty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ring stuns McNulty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McNulty seems to have got his legs back now.
McNulty shoots in and gets a takedown into Ring's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ring looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNulty is one step ahead there.
Ring wants to stand and escape but McNulty is having none of it.
McNulty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNulty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ring has momentary wrist control but McNulty slips an elbow through the middle.
Ring controls McNulty momentarily but McNulty frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ring holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ring is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ring is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Josh Ring wasn't active enough on the ground.
McNulty fails to land with a series of punches.
McNulty shoots in but Ring avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McNulty closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ring's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ring uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Josh Ring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ring scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ring scores with a crisp jab that stopped McNulty in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty shoots in looking for a takedown. Ring tries to sprawl out of it but McNulty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ring manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McNulty tries to move into range but Ring moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McNulty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Ring as he connects with a hook.
McNulty dives in and grabs Ring's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ring pushes down on McNulty's head and hops out.
Jab, jab by Ring - just one landing.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown but Ring shows good takedown defense.
Ring scores with a sloppy right hand. McNulty should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ring digs a good hook to McNulty's body.
Ring digs a good body shot into McNulty's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNulty is defended easily by Ring.
Ring scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Ring dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McNulty walks into a jab.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ring but Ring pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNulty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ring connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Josh Ring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ring connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ring lands with an uppercut that bounces McNulty off the cage and back into range.
Ring dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Ring.
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!
Ring's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNulty under the eye.
Ring connects with a single shot there.
Ring connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNulty's hands.
Ring scores with a shot to the body.
Ring jabs at McNulty's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNulty is looking to clinch.
Carver McNulty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McNulty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring scores with a nice right hand.
McNulty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McNulty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ring throws a hook but McNulty avoids it easily.
McNulty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNulty walks straight into a right hand from Ring - that's dropped him! Ring jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McNulty from any more punishment! McNulty complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Ring!
Josh Ring was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogustivimus Amavimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chandler Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogustivimus Amavimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chandler Bing!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Amavimus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amavimus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Chandler Bing has been cut.
Amavimus tries to clinch up.
Amavimus misses with a looping right.
Bing with a jab.
Bing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amavimus.
Amavimus throws a lazy right hand but Bing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amavimus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bing.
Amavimus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Bing misses the target.
Bing just misses with a punch to the body.
Amavimus digs a good hook to Bing's 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!
Amavimus clinches up with Bing and pushes him back against the cage.
Bing tries a body shot but Amavimus blocks it.
Amavimus breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amavimus moves into the clinch.
Amavimus misses with a punch on the inside.
Bing has a couple of punches blocked by Amavimus.
Amavimus breaks from the clinch.
Amavimus tries to clinch but Bing moves out of range.
Amavimus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amavimus.
Amavimus lands with a good body shot.
Ogustivimus Amavimus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bing slips a jab from Amavimus.
OH! Bing has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Amavimus smells blood and charges in for the finish! Amavimus unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Bing sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ogustivimus Amavimus!
A very excited looking Ogustivimus Amavimus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricard Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shachlo Popyachtsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popyachtsa has chosen Upyachka Dance 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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196 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricard Cuenca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shachlo Popyachtsa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuenca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuenca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa wants to clinch up but Cuenca keeps it at a distance.
Cuenca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cuenca wants it to stay on the feet.
Cuenca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cuenca clinches with his opponent.
Popyachtsa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popyachtsa scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuenca.
Cuenca is trying to stall.
Cuenca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuenca blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popyachtsa misses with some punches.
Popyachtsa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Popyachtsa trying to land knees to the body.
Cuenca tries to work over Popyachtsa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuenca misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuenca.
Popyachtsa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuenca uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popyachtsa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popyachtsa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popyachtsa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuenca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cuenca.
Cuenca prevents a body shot from Popyachtsa.
Cuenca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuenca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Popyachtsa tries to work over Cuenca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuenca blocks the elbow strike.
Popyachtsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Shachlo Popyachtsa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popyachtsa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Popyachtsa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuenca lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Popyachtsa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuenca lands with a left to the head.
Cuenca avoids a wild elbow strike from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popyachtsa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popyachtsa.
Cuenca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Popyachtsa stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuenca.
Cuenca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cuenca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuenca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuenca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cuenca lands a nice uppercut.
Popyachtsa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popyachtsa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Popyachtsa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cuenca backwards.
Popyachtsa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popyachtsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuenca's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa blocks a body shot from Cuenca.
Cuenca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popyachtsa tries a body shot but Cuenca blocks it.
Cuenca is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuenca.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Cuenca - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cuenca has a couple of punches blocked by Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuenca lands a left hand.
Popyachtsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuenca's elbow.
Cuenca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popyachtsa fails to land with a series of punches.
Popyachtsa looks for the body kick but Cuenca saw that one coming.
Cuenca lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Cuenca blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cuenca 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 Popyachtsa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popyachtsa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Popyachtsa misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca stuffs the takedown attempt from Popyachtsa. Popyachtsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Popyachtsa wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuenca works the jab nicely.
Popyachtsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Cuenca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popyachtsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ricard Cuenca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shachlo Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Cuenca.
Popyachtsa looks winded!
Popyachtsa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cuenca counters with a stiff right hand.
Popyachtsa misses with a combination
and Cuenca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popyachtsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cuenca avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Cuenca misses.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch
and Cuenca counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shachlo Popyachtsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shachlo Popyachtsa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Popyachtsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cuenca.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch up.
Popyachtsa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cuenca is trying to control Popyachtsa's posture but Popyachtsa avoids it.
Cuenca is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Cuenca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cuenca tries to buck Popyachtsa off but Popyachtsa is having none of it.
Popyachtsa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Popyachtsa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cuenca is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cuenca gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popyachtsa seems to be looking for submissions.
Cuenca wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuenca is looking to control Popyachtsa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cuenca avoid being mounted?
Popyachtsa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Popyachtsa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cuenca defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuenca keeps working.
Cuenca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cuenca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popyachtsa throws a big right hand that misses.
Popyachtsa stopping the sweep attempt from Cuenca.
Popyachtsa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cuenca's guard.
Cuenca keeping moving, preventing Popyachtsa from controlling successfully.
Cuenca managing to control the position.
Popyachtsa trying to control but Cuenca is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shachlo Popyachtsa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Popyachtsa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cuenca throws a shot from downtown. Popyachtsa moves away and avoids it.
Cuenca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Popyachtsa's head.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch but Cuenca is having none of it.
Cuenca swats away the attempt to clinch by Popyachtsa.
Cuenca motions for Popyachtsa to come forward. Cuenca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popyachtsa wants to clinch.
Cuenca throws a leg kick which misses Popyachtsa's front leg but catches the back leg as Popyachtsa tries to avoid it.
Popyachtsa lands with a nice body punch.
Popyachtsa shoots for a double leg takedown but Cuenca sprawls well. He's pushed Popyachtsa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Popyachtsa moves in looking to clinch but Cuenca pushes him off.
Cuenca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuenca swats away the attempt to clinch by Popyachtsa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cuenca.
Some bone on bone action there as Cuenca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Popyachtsa misses with a takedown attempt - Cuenca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Popyachtsa misses the shot to the body.
Cuenca checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Popyachtsa there.
Cuenca scores with a nice right hand.
Popyachtsa throws a right and a left that Cuenca avoids nicely.
Popyachtsa is breathing heavily.
Popyachtsa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuenca.
Popyachtsa misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuenca moves into the clinch.
Popyachtsa being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricard Cuenca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shachlo Popyachtsa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cuenca lands the left hand.
Cuenca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Popyachtsa clinches up against the cage.
Popyachtsa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cuenca or not.
A head punch on the inside from Popyachtsa fails to land.
Popyachtsa misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuenca.
Cuenca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popyachtsa misses with a punch to the body.
Popyachtsa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuenca controls his hands.
Cuenca blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popyachtsa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuenca pushes Popyachtsa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuenca content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuenca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popyachtsa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuenca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popyachtsa throws a series of punches but Cuenca avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Cuenca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Popyachtsa throws a lazy head kick
and Cuenca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popyachtsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuenca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cuenca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cuenca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cuenca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popyachtsa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cuenca scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shachlo Popyachtsa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuenca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Popyachtsa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuenca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Popyachtsa is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuenca finish him?
Cuenca lands with a kick to the ribs.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch but Cuenca moves away
and Cuenca counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Popyachtsa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Cuenca tenderised Popyachtsa's leg. Popyachtsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popyachtsa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cuenca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Popyachtsa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricard Cuenca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuenca circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Popyachtsa to the canvas! Popyachtsa doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cuenca keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricard Cuenca!
Ricard Cuenca retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricard Cuenca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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