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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Suave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Suave!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suave throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mukaaaah lands a body shot.
Suave avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mukaaaah moves out of range as Suave throws a body kick.
Suave misses with a body shot.
Mukaaaah checks the leg kick.
Mukaaaah throws a right and a left that Suave avoids nicely.
Mukaaaah fails to land with a series of punches.
Suave throws the kick towards the body but Mukaaaah avoids it.
Mukaaaah throws a series of punches but Suave moves out of range.
Suave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mukaaaah.
Suave misses with a kick to the body.
Mukaaaah wants to clinch up but Suave keeps it at a distance.
Mukaaaah avoids the head kick by Suave.
Suave scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suave.
Mukaaaah misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suave.
Mukaaaah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mukaaaah duly obliges.
Suave dodges the punch combination from Mukaaaah.
Mukaaaah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suave circles away quickly and effectively.
Mukaaaah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suave counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suave jumps into guard, dragging Mukaaaah to the mat.
Suave has a closed guard, preventing Mukaaaah from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suave trying to control the position here.
Suave is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mukaaaah is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Suave wants to sweep here but Mukaaaah controlling him for the moment.
Mukaaaah wants to stand but Suave is controlling his posture from full guard.
Suave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suave is on top in guard.
Mukaaaah wants to get back to his feet but Suave is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suave wants to pass the guard but Mukaaaah is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mukaaaah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suave gets to his feet. Mukaaaah looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suave throws a low kick but Mukaaaah avoids it.
Suave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mukaaaah.
Suave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suave throws a sloppy head kick
and Suave takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukaaaah misses with a few strikes there.
Suave thows a body shot but no joy.
Suave looks winded!
Mukaaaah swinging wildly here.
Mukaaaah looks to land a combination but Suave avoids it well.
No joy there for Mukaaaah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suave swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mukaaaah.
No joy there for Suave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukaaaah misses with a two punch combination.
Mukaaaah throws a right and a left that Suave avoids nicely.
Mukaaaah misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukaaaah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Suave will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suave steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukaaaah.
Suave dodges the punch combination from Mukaaaah.
Suave misses with a few strikes there.
Mukaaaah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suave throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mukaaaah throws a nice looking combination but Suave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mukaaaah looks to land a combination but Suave avoids it well.
Suave fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mukaaaah is out of range.
Suave misses with a low kick as Mukaaaah jumps back.
Mukaaaah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mukaaaah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mukaaaah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mukaaaah avoids the head kick by Suave.
Suave throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukaaaah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukaaaah checks a low kick from Suave.
Suave misses with a wild body shot.
Suave looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suave looks for the body kick but Mukaaaah saw that one coming.
Suave is breathing heavily.
Suave swats away the attempt to clinch by Mukaaaah.
Mukaaaah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suave takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Mukaaaah. Those never looked like landing.
Mukaaaah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mukaaaah lands a lovely overhand right.
Suave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mukaaaah misses with a few strikes there.
Mukaaaah takes a swing at Suave's ribcage but misses.
Suave throws a push kick but Mukaaaah slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suave avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mukaaaah connects with a single shot there.
Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah is winning the standup battle so far.
Suave throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukaaaah misses with a series of wild punches.
Mukaaaah throws a right hand that Suave ducks under and follows up with a left that Suave also avoids with ease.
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!
Suave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mukaaaah.
Suave dodges the punch combination from Mukaaaah.
Suave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mukaaaah.
Suave attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mukaaaah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mukaaaah throws a combination that misses
and Suave counters with a right hand to the body.
Suave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mukaaaah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suave.
Suave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukaaaah stalks Suave and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suave's face. Suave staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mukaaaah.
Mukaaaah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suave is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mukaaaah rather than just go for the knockout.
Mukaaaah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suave.
Suave throws a head kick but Mukaaaah moves out of range.
Mukaaaah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suave counters by clinching up.
Suave is looking for a takedown.
Mukaaaah prevents a body shot from Suave.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah has had enough of the clinch but Suave keeps him there for the moment.
Mukaaaah is trying to break free.
Mukaaaah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suave prevents it.
Suave lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suave doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukaaaah wants a takedown but no success here.
Mukaaaah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suave manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mukaaaah wanted to stand there but Suave had control of the position.
Suave not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mukaaaah misses with a few strikes there.
Suave throws a head kick but Mukaaaah moves out of range.
Mukaaaah throws a nice looking combination but Suave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mukaaaah.
Suave lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mukaaaah backs up against the cage.
Suave lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Suave.
Mukaaaah misses with a few strikes there.
Mukaaaah throws a right and a left that Suave avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mukaaaah. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Suave.
Suave tries a head kick but it misses.
Mukaaaah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mukaaaah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suave. Mukaaaah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukaaaah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suave circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suave throws a push kick but Mukaaaah slaps the foot to one side.
Suave feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mukaaaahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mukaaaah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mukaaaah looks to land a left hand but Suave moved out of range nicely.
Mukaaaah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mukaaaah throws a series of punches but Suave moves out of range.
Mukaaaah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suave.
Mukaaaah is rocked!
Mukaaaah tries to land a front kick but Suave steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mukaaaah misses with a few strikes there.
Mukaaaah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suave counters with a left and a right that stings Mukaaaah.
Oh Mukaaaah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mukaaaah moves out of range of the leg kick from Suave.
Mukaaaah throws a jab but it's blocked by Suave.
A head kick misses from Suave.
Mukaaaah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mukaaaah.
Mukaaaah seems to have got his legs back now.
Mukaaaah throws a right hand that Suave ducks under and follows up with a left that Suave also avoids with ease.
Mukaaaah throws a right and a left that Suave avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah throws a series of punches but Suave avoids them all with ease.
Suave will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suave looks to land a combination but Mukaaaah avoids it well.
Mukaaaah delivers a nice body kick.
Mukaaaah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suave swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mukaaaah lands with a nice combination. Suave backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mukaaaah with a hook.
Mukaaaah cracks Suave with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mukaaaah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suave circles away quickly and effectively.
Suave will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mukaaaah swinging wildly here.
Suave looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukaaaah is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah scores with a spinning back kick!
Suave avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suave misses with a jab to the body
and Mukaaaah counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukaaaah misses with a wild combination.
Mukaaaah throws a combination that misses
and Suave counters by moving into the clinch.
Mukaaaah tries to pull guard but Suave won't allow it.
Suave is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mukaaaah is defending well.
Suave fails to pull guard.
Mukaaaah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suave's efforts to push away.
Mukaaaah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Suave walks away with a smile on his face. Mukaaaah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suave misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suave.
Mukaaaah throws a right hand that Suave ducks under and follows up with a left that Suave also avoids with ease.
Mukaaaah misses with a double jab
and Suave counters with a straight right hand.
Mukaaaah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mukaaaah.
Mukaaaah misses with a double jab
and Suave counters by moving into the clinch.
Suave jumps guard and drags Mukaaaah to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mukaaaah wants to stand but Suave is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suave looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Suave.
I think Suave has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Suave!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Winkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Riley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Winkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Riley!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winkel, pushing him back against the cage.
Riley is working for takedown but Winkel is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Winkel avoids the elbow strike from Riley, against the cage.
Riley trying to stall but Winkel improves his position.
Winkel is pressed up against the cage. Riley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winkel down to the mat. Winkel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riley tries for a takedown but Winkel circles away easily
and Winkel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winkel.
Kurt Winkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Riley.
Winkel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riley.
Winkel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riley with a lazy takedown attempt
so Winkel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Winkel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winkel preventing the sweep.
Winkel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kurt Winkel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Winkel counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Winkel is trying to keep an underhook but Riley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley is thwarting Winkel's attempts to control the position.
Winkel is trying to get back to full guard.
Winkel is trying is best to control the position here.
Riley is keen to just control but Winkel is a slippery customer.
Winkel is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winkel avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Winkel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Winkel checks a leg kick.
Riley misses with a takedown
and Winkel counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley being controlled against the cage.
Riley throws an elbow but it misses.
Riley wants to get back to striking at distance but Winkel won't allow it.
Winkel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riley is defending well.
The referee calls for Riley to work.
Winkel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riley is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Winkel has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riley can't get the takedown.
Riley looking for a takedown.
Riley looks winded!
Winkel tries for a takedown but Riley manages to get underhooks.
Winkel has Riley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Winkel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Riley tumbling to the mat - Winkel dives into Riley's guard.
Winkel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riley can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley controls Winkel momentarily but Winkel frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Winkel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riley fails with the takedown
and Winkel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Winkel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winkel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Riley is working for takedown but Winkel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Winkel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Winkel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Winkel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kurt Winkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Riley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkel wants a takedown but no success here.
Riley is looking to break free of the clinch but Winkel has double underhooks.
Winkel tightens his grip and picks Riley up, before dumping him to the ground. Riley manages to land in guard.
Winkel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winkel trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winkel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Winkel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Riley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winkel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winkel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winkel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winkel working some strikes from top position.
Winkel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Winkel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Riley being controlled here, momentarily.
Winkel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winkel 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Winkel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Riley tries for a takedown but Winkel circles away easily
and Winkel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riley won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley bucks up and tries to throw Winkel off but instead Winkel has got his back!
Winkel scores with strikes from the back.
Winkel lands strikes to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Winkel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Winkel throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Riley!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winkel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Riley tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Winkel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Winkel moves into the clinch.
Riley is trying to break free.
Riley trying to stall but Winkel improves his position.
Riley tries to break free but Winkel pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Winkel working hard to break the clinch.
Riley gets underhooks to prevent Winkel's takedown attempt.
Winkel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkel stalling.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
Riley tries to roll over but Winkel keeps him under control.
Winkel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winkel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkel slips a nice elbow through Riley's hands, connecting with Riley's forehead.
Ethan Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkel lands with a punch from half guard.
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Winkel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winkel not doing much here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winkel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Winkel seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to stand up here but Winkel is controlling him well.
Winkel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Winkel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Winkel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Winkel tightens his grip and picks Riley up, before dumping him to the ground. Riley manages to land in guard.
Winkel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.
Riley being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkel postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kurt Winkel just wasn't active enough.
Riley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Winkel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Riley to the mat. Riley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winkel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kurt Winkel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley working for a triangle but Winkel defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Winkel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winkel, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Winkel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Linkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Linkman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terry Linkman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Linkman.
Linkman looks to throw a body kick
and Hogan counters with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linkman darts in and clinches Hogan up against the cage.
Linkman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Linkman decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Linkman is looking to sweep but instead, Hogan has passed into half guard.
Linkman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkman wants to get back to his feet.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Linkman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but Linkman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hogan to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linkman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Linkman.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Linkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan postures up in Linkman's guard and throws a big left but Linkman blocks it.
Linkman wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Linkman keeps moving.
Hogan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Hogan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
That kick from Linkman tenderised Hogan's leg. Hogan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Linkman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Linkman successfully pulls guard.
Linkman is looking for a triangle but Hogan pushes his legs off easily.
Linkman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Linkman on the ground.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Linkman keeps moving.
Linkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Linkman passes into half guard.
Linkman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Linkman content to control rather than advance.
Linkman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hogan wants to control but Linkman passes into side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linkman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hogan is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Linkman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Linkman shoots for a double leg takedown but Hogan sprawls well. He's pushed Linkman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hogan darts in trying to clinch
and Linkman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Linkman.
Linkman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Linkman.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but Linkman is proving a slippery customer.
Linkman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hogan throws a lazy head kick
and Linkman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hogan is trying to pull guard but Linkman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Linkman can't get the takedown.
Hogan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Linkman smiles and moves away.
Joe Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan fakes the leg kick and cracks Linkman in the body.
Linkman rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Linkman gets underhooks to prevent Hogan's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hogan is looking to land body kicks.
Linkman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linkman shoots in looking for a takedown but Hogan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Linkman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linkman clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Linkman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Linkman lands a good knee to the midsection. Hogan won't want to take too many of those.
Linkman breaks the clinch.
Linkman shoots in but Hogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Linkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hogan sprawls well. Hogan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Linkman gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan tries for a takedown but Linkman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Linkman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linkman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Hogan tries to clinch but Linkman moves away
and Linkman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hogan throws a front kick aimed at Linkman's knee but Linkman avoids it well.
Linkman shoots in for a double leg but Hogan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Linkman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linkman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hogan.
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Linkman tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Linkman to the ground. Linkman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Linkman scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linkman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hogan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Linkman pushes Hogan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hogan gets underhooks to prevent Linkman's takedown attempt.
Linkman wants to take the fight to the mat but Hogan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Linkman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Linkman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Linkman rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linkman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Linkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hogan looks for a takedown but Linkman sprawls well.
Hogan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Linkman swivels and escapes.
Hogan blocks a head kick by Linkman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linkman gets a clinch.
Linkman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Linkman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linkman stalling the fight.
Linkman gets control of Hogan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Linkman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hogan wants to take the fight to the mat but Linkman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hogan has Linkman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Linkman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Linkman has Hogan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Linkman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hogan tumbling to the mat - Linkman dives into Hogan's guard.
Linkman 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.
Linkman gets to his feet. Hogan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Linkman drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linkman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linkman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Linkman prevents Hogan from standing back up.
Linkman trying to control from half guard but Hogan is working away.
Linkman is taking a breather. Hogan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Linkman seems to be working for a kimura but Hogan defends the submission attempt.
Linkman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to control from the bottom.
Linkman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hogan!
Terry Linkman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Linkman thowing shots but they're missing.
Linkman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Linkman lands a big shot there that rocks Hogan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Linkman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hogan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hogan shrugs it off.
Linkman looking to control but Hogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Linkman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linkman misses with a head shot.
Hogan blocking the ground and pound.
Linkman dominating with strikes here.
Linkman prevents Hogan from getting the reversal.
Linkman unloads with some shots from mount but Hogan bucks and avoids them well.
Linkman punching from mount but Hogan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Joe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terry Linkman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linkman controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Linkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Linkman 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Linkman!
A very excited looking Terry Linkman 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veloso Faeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Rockin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faeez comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the pain. Robbie Rockin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Veloso Faeez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Rockin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faeez scores with a takedown into Rockin's guard.
Faeez trying to control but Rockin is working from the bottom.
Faeez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Veloso Faeez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rockin tries to land a front kick but Faeez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faeez drives through and clinches with Rockin against the cage.
Faeez jumps guard but Rockin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rockin is trying to break the clinch but Faeez is controlling him.
Rockin wants to get back to striking at distance but Faeez won't allow it.
Faeez keeps control of Rockin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faeez wants the takedown. Rockin is fighting it off but Faeez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rockin's guard against the cage.
Faeez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faeez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Faeez connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockin controls Faeez momentarily but Faeez frees himself.
Rockin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faeez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faeez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rockin's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockin keeping moving, preventing Faeez from controlling successfully.
Faeez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faeez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faeez throws a big elbow that misses.
Faeez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rockin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faeez connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faeez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faeez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faeez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faeez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rockin, up you get!
Faeez blocks a head kick by Rockin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockin scores with a sloppy right hand. Faeez should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Rockin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockin digs a good hook to Faeez's body.
Rockin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Veloso Faeez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Rockin.
Faeez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Faeez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Faeez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Faeez is breathing heavily.
Faeez 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veloso Faeez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veloso Faeez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockin jabs at Faeez's body.
Faeez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rockin was covering up waiting for the punch and Faeez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Faeez stops Rockin from standing up.
Faeez is standing up over Rockin. Rockin looks to escape but Faeez dives into side control.
Faeez throws an elbow but Rockin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Faeez cracks Rockin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faeez working away.
Faeez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rockin to his feet.
Rockin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Faeez shoots in for a takedown but Rockin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faeez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockin.
Rockin lands with a hook. Faeez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faeez scores with a takedown into Rockin's guard.
Rockin wants to sweep here but Faeez controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockin is trying to control the position but Faeez postures up.
Faeez stands up over Rockin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Faeez wants to get up but he can't break Rockin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rockin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Faeez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Faeez connects with a couple of short punches.
Faeez 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.
Rockin wants to get back to his feet but Faeez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Faeez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockin trying to keep a closed guard but Faeez is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faeez stands up over Rockin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Faeez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faeez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockin wants to control but Faeez postures up.
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 Veloso Faeez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veloso Faeez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Rockin with a jab.
Rockin throws an overhand right that lands on Faeez's shoulder, as Faeez tries to avoid the shot.
Faeez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Faeez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Faeez throws an elbow but Rockin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rockin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rockin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Faeez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Faeez is landing with some decent strikes but Rockin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faeez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Faeez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Faeez landing strikes from the mount.
Faeez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Faeez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rockin for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faeez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rockin is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faeez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faeez working Rockin over with strikes here.
The referee warns Rockin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rockin is bucking up trying to escape but Faeez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rockin is rocked!
Faeez lands a big shot to the head and Rockin winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Veloso Faeez!
After winning the bout, Veloso Faeez 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gator Bait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gator Bait has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gator Bait!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bait avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Musashi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Musashi is trying to control. Bait wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bait keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bait actively working from the bottom here.
Bait is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bait controlling the position well.
Musashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bait does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bait regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bait is on top in guard.
Musashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Bait advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bait missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bait is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Musashi wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Musashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bait. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bait scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bait looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Musashi looking to control.
Bait scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bait scoring with some ground and pound.
Bait slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bait controls the position.
Bait working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Musashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bait lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bait in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Musashi tries to bench press Bait off him but Bait keeps the position.
Musashi is breathing heavily.
Bait moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bait lands some shots froms side control.
Musashi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bait taking a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bait working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gator Bait dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bait manages to avoid it.
Musashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bait swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Musashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Bait counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Musashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bait shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Musashi is trying to defend but Bait finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bait drops an elbow to the side of Musashi's head.
Bait perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bait winds up and cracks Musashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bait 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.
Bait is taking a breather. Musashi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bait has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bait landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi is in trouble now - Bait has advanced to mount!
Musashi is in a horrible position here. Bait smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bait controlling the pace for now.
Bait looking to secure an arm triangle but Musashi defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bait landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bait controlling from the full mount.
Bait fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bait lands with some strikes.
Bait with shots to the head and body - Musashi looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bait cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Musashi is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bait lands a big shot there that rocks Musashi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Musashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bait looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Musashi covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gator Bait!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Reyes's chin.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes looks to clinch
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Reyes has Jones pressed against the cage.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reyes can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Reyes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones advances position into side control!
Reyes is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Reyes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reyes pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Reyes has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Reyes.
Reyes moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Reyes's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reyes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of strikes and Reyes wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reyes regains half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reyes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reyes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reyes clinches.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Reyes blocks with his arms.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Reyes defends easily.
Reyes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reyes has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Reyes wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Reyes.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reyes!
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reyes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Reyes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.
Reyes decides to stand back up. Reyes steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
Nate Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes instigates a clinch.
Jones manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
Reyes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Reyes wants to clinch.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Reyes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working away.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reyes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jones throwing strikes but Reyes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jones struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reyes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reyes stands up.
Reyes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Reyes from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reyes is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reyes tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reyes on his heels. He'll look to pass Reyes's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reyes trying to control the position.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Reyes backpedaling.
Reyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Johnny Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reyes is looking to clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reyes is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
Jones is looking to advance position but Reyes won't allow it.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nate Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is pressing down on Reyes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reyes is holding on for now.
Reyes is trying to control but can't.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reyes tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Johnny Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Nate Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Little Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Ouellette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Ouellette told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Little Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Ouellette!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Man fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Man in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ouellette avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Man.
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Ouellette is defending well.
Man goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ouellette has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Man but great work by Ouellette.
Man gets back to half guard.
Man trying to control here.
Ouellette is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to control but Ouellette is keeping busy.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ouellette's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ouellette's back!
Ouellette trying to control the action but Man just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ouellette is trying to defend against the choke here but Man has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Man Tightens the hold and Ouellette taps out furiously! Man displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Little Man!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Fink Nottle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fink Nottle comes to the cage accompanied by Pomp and Circumstance. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Fink Nottle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fink Nottle scores with a shot to the body.
Cooper misses with a hook.
Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fink Nottle.
A big left from Fink Nottle misses.
Fink Nottle stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Fink Nottle does no damage.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fink Nottle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooper moves away from the strike by Fink Nottle.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fink Nottle. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Fink Nottle. That snapped Cooper's head back.
Fink Nottle thows a body shot but no joy.
Fink Nottle scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fink Nottle scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fink Nottle throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Cooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Fink Nottle circles away.
Cooper clinches.
Fink Nottle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fink Nottle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cooper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fink Nottle's efforts to push away.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Fink Nottle taking a breather.
Fink Nottle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper just leaning against Fink Nottle, taking a breather.
Cooper working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fink Nottle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fink Nottle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fink Nottle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooper tries to clinch but Fink Nottle moves out of range.
Fink Nottle throws an off balance right hand
and Cooper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cooper.
Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Fink Nottle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fink Nottle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fink Nottle.
Fink Nottle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fink Nottle cracks Cooper with an open hand slap.
Fink Nottle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Fink Nottle circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fink Nottle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fink Nottle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fink Nottle circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cooper to the canvas! Cooper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fink Nottle keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Fink Nottle!
An out of breath Augustus Fink Nottle 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Washer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Washer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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23
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arnold Washer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Nygard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nygard throws a series of punches but Washer moves out of range.
Washer shoots in looking for a takedown but Nygard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nygard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nygard wants to stand but Washer has his arm trapped.
Washer tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washer stops Nygard from passing to mount.
Washer regains half guard.
Washer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nygard pulls his head out easily.
Nygard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nygard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washer is refusing to be controlled, as Nygard sits in half guard.
Nygard is looking to advance position but Washer won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washer is refusing to be controlled, as Nygard sits in half guard.
Washer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nygard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Washer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nygard is trying to control the action in half guard but Washer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Washer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nygard pulls his head out easily.
Washer actively working from the bottom here.
Nygard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nygard winds up and cracks Washer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nygard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nygard is controlling the pace.
Washer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nygard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washer is trying to get back to full guard.
Washer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nygard pulls his head out easily.
Nygard wants to pass to mount but Washer is defending the position.
Washer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Washer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nygard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nygard drops an elbow to the side of Washer's head.
Nygard wants to free his trapped foot but Washer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Washer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nygard pulls his head out easily.
Washer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nygard pulls his head out easily.
Washer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nygard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nygard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nygard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Washer.
Washer is breathing heavily.
Nygard cracks Washer with a big elbow.
Nygard scores with punches from side control.
Washer is looking for a sweep.
Nygard scoring with punches from side control.
Washer is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nygard cracks Washer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nygard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Washer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nygard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Nygard!
Mike Nygard made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd like to thank Elite Canadian Threads, LFC, and all the fans here, on the web, and at home watching....REMEMBER 9/11!!'.
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