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MFN 44: Mayhem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Lollipop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Al Haddad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukas Lollipop!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Haddad blocks a leg kick.
Lollipop throws a head kick that misses.
Lollipop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Haddad moves out of range of the body kick from Lollipop.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Haddad thuds a left hand into Lollipop's body.
Al Haddad lands a right hook to the body.
Lollipop throws a body kick that misses.
Al Haddad throws a combination. Lollipop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lollipop looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Al Haddad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy left from Al Haddad finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Lollipop.
Lukas Lollipop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lollipop is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lollipop tries to land a leg kick but Al Haddad saw it coming and moves away.
Lollipop tries a head kick but it misses.
Lollipop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lollipop throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lollipop misses with a body kick.
Lollipop throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Lollipop misses with a leg kick.
Al Haddad throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollipop tries to score with a low kick but Al Haddad moves his leg out of the way.
Al Haddad checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Lollipop.
Lollipop moves forwards but Al Haddad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lollipop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lollipop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lollipop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Haddad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Haddad duly obliges.
A jab from Al Haddad does it's job there.
Al Haddad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Haddad throws a head kick but Lollipop moves out of range.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but Lollipop avoids it well.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lollipop looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Lollipop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lollipop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lollipop misses with a body kick.
Lollipop tries to work over Al Haddad's front leg with a kick but Al Haddad checks it.
Lollipop throws a sloppy head kick and Al Haddad moves out of range easily.
Al Haddad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Haddad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Haddad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Haddad clinches up against the cage.
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Lollipop throws a low kick but Al Haddad avoids it.
Lollipop misses with a leg kick.
Al Haddad moves out of range of the body kick from Lollipop.
Lollipop misses with a body kick.
Al Haddad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Haddad is working the combinations to good effect here.
Al Haddad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lollipop.
Lollipop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Haddad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lollipop gets tackled into the cage by Al Haddad. Al Haddad maintains the clinch.
Lollipop landing knees to the body.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Haddad avoids the head kick by Lollipop.
Al Haddad throws a head kick but Lollipop moves out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a wild body shot.
Al Haddad misses the shot to the body.
Lollipop tries to land a front kick but Al Haddad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollipop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Haddad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Haddad rushes Lollipop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Haddad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lollipop.
Al Haddad lands a left hand.
Al Haddad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Haddad avoiding damage as Lollipop throws knees to the body.
Al Haddad tries to break free but Lollipop pushes him back against the cage.
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Lollipop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lollipop lands with a kick to the temple. Al Haddad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Al Haddad pushes Lollipop up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lollipop is looking to chop away at Al Haddad's legs.
Al Haddad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lollipop tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Haddad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lollipop is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lollipop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lollipop throws a leg kick but Al Haddad sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lollipop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lollipop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Lollipop.
Al Haddad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lollipop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Haddad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lollipop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Haddad thuds a left hand into Lollipop's body.
Al Haddad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Al Haddad avoids a kick to the body.
Al Haddad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lollipop is rocked!
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lollipop is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Haddad finish him?
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lollipop moves out of range as Al Haddad strikes.
Al Haddad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad throws a lazy right hand but Lollipop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad is breathing heavily.
Al Haddad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Al Haddad counters with a crisp right that sends Lollipop to the canvas! Al Haddad follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Al Haddad!
Elias Al Haddad decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between RC King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RC King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Macdonald has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King uses from the top position.
Macdonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macdonald is looking to sweep but instead, King has passed into half guard.
Macdonald trying to control but King postures up.
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macdonald is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macdonald avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald wants to get back to his feet.
Macdonald is trying to control but can't.
Macdonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macdonald controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Macdonald.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macdonald throws a shot to the body.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macdonald throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macdonald sprawls well. Macdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RC King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macdonald defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Macdonald. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macdonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King wants to take the fight to the mat but Macdonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Macdonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macdonald manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Macdonald trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Macdonald controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
King drops back looking for a leg! Macdonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macdonald manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Macdonald's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macdonald is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Macdonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King tries to clinch up but Macdonald circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries for a takedown but Macdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macdonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RC King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald takes the fight into the clinch.
Macdonald is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King has clasped his hands together around Macdonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Macdonald throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
King gets to mount! Macdonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Macdonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
King is working for a guillotine from mount but Macdonald frees his head quite easily.
Macdonald is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from King.
Macdonald is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to hold on but King postures up.
King manages to capitalize on a mistake by Macdonald to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is trying to break free.
King is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macdonald trying to get back to his feet but King is in full control for now.
King working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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 RC King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Macdonald trying to control but King postures up.
King prevents Macdonald from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
Michael Macdonald has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macdonald to the mat! Macdonald manages to get full guard.
Macdonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael Macdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macdonald working a defensive guard but King manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Macdonald struggling a bit here.
A control attempt from Macdonald but he's now mounted!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
King is looking for a kimura here.
Macdonald wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 RC King.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RC King!
After the fight, RC King 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nursultan Tuliegbay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuliegbay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nursultan Tuliegbay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Peacock!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peacock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tuliegbay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tuliegbay regains half guard.
Peacock controlling the action here.
Tuliegbay is positioning himself well to prevent Peacock advancing to mount.
Tuliegbay trying to control from the bottom.
Tuliegbay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tuliegbay.
Tuliegbay working a defensive guard here.
Peacock stays in close to Tuliegbay's body and controls the position.
Tuliegbay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peacock manages to get himself to full guard.
Tuliegbay looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peacock is trying to keep Tuliegbay in close.
Tuliegbay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuliegbay trying to control the position from guard on top but Peacock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peacock keeping full guard, as Tuliegbay tries to pass.
Peacock working a defensive guard here.
Tuliegbay trying to control the position from guard on top but Peacock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay cracks Peacock with a solid left hand.
Peacock trying to keep a closed guard but Tuliegbay is proving a slippery customer.
Peacock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tuliegbay has passed into side control.
Peacock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tuliegbay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tuliegbay trying to control the position but Peacock is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock defending against the ground and pound.
Peacock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Peacock passes to full mount!
Tuliegbay is looking to improve his position but Peacock isn't that keen on the idea.
Tuliegbay regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock controlling the action here.
Tuliegbay gets full guard.
Tuliegbay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peacock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuliegbay striking off his back but it's not causing Peacock any problems.
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!
Tuliegbay 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuliegbay wants to improve his position but instead Peacock has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nursultan Tuliegbay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peacock scores with a takedown into Tuliegbay's guard.
Tuliegbay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peacock missing with punches from the bottom.
Peacock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuliegbay.
Peacock pushes Tuliegbay off looking to stand but Tuliegbay dives back in and keeps control.
Tuliegbay prevents Peacock from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peacock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tuliegbay is looking to advance position but Peacock won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay is nestled in close to Peacock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tuliegbay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peacock wants to get back to his feet.
Peacock manages to get to full guard.
Peacock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuliegbay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Peacock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peacock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tuliegbay wants to control from the top but Peacock keeps moving.
Peacock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuliegbay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peacock working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nursultan Tuliegbay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tuliegbay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay ducks under a wild hook from Peacock.
Tuliegbay lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Peacock. Those never looked like landing.
Peacock throws a nice looking combination but Tuliegbay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Peacock.
Tuliegbay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peacock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tuliegbay's legs.
Peacock tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay is looking to regain half guard here but Peacock keeps moving and retains side control.
Tuliegbay is trying to control Peacock's posture but Peacock avoids it.
Peacock stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tuliegbay cracks Peacock with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuliegbay shoots in and drives through. Peacock sprawls well.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuliegbay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Peacock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tuliegbay throws a jab but it's blocked by Peacock.
Jay Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peacock drives through with a takedown into Tuliegbay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peacock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peacock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tuliegbay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peacock, into his guard.
Tuliegbay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nursultan Tuliegbay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peacock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tuliegbay is controlling him.
Tuliegbay throws a big elbow that misses.
Peacock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuliegbay's guard.
Peacock wants to pass the guard but Tuliegbay is keeping the position.
Tuliegbay controls Peacock momentarily but Peacock frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Peacock from controlling successfully.
Tuliegbay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peacock is looking to stand up but Tuliegbay won't let him.
Tuliegbay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peacock manages to get himself to full guard.
Tuliegbay trying to control the position from guard on top but Peacock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuliegbay postures up.
Tuliegbay has gone for a leg lock! Peacock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tuliegbay's guard.
Peacock 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.
Tuliegbay wants to sweep here but Peacock controlling him for the moment.
Tuliegbay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuliegbay wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Peacock is now in half guard.
Peacock is looking to take a break and control but Tuliegbay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peacock wants to stand up but Tuliegbay is controlling the position.
Tuliegbay is looking for a sweep. Peacock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Peacock is going to stand back up.
Peacock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tuliegbay wants to control but Peacock is keeping busy.
Tuliegbay is looking to improve his position.
Peacock wants to stand up but Tuliegbay manages to regain full guard.
Tuliegbay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peacock's guard.
Tuliegbay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peacock's guard.
Tuliegbay is looking to take a break and control but Peacock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay drops an elbow to the side of Peacock's head.
Peacock wants to get back to full guard.
Tuliegbay is thwarting Peacock's attempts to control the position.
Peacock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peacock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuliegbay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuliegbay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Tuliegbay prevents Peacock from improving his position.
Tuliegbay lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Nursultan Tuliegbay.
I think Tuliegbay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nursultan Tuliegbay!
A relieved looking Nursultan Tuliegbay 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stamkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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20
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Stamkos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamkos misses with a takedown
enabling Wesley to counter with a crisp jab.
Stamkos tries for a takedown but Wesley circles away easily
and Wesley counters by clinching up.
Stamkos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wesley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stamkos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesley is working for takedown but Stamkos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wesley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stamkos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stamkos shoots in looking for a takedown but Wesley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stamkos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stamkos fails with the takedown
letting Wesley counter with a right hand.
Stamkos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steven Stamkos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stamkos has a takedown stuffed.
Stamkos is breathing heavily.
Stamkos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wesley but Wesley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamkos shoots and misses
and Wesley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wesley jabs at Stamkos's body.
Wesley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stamkos eats them both and turns towards Wesley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wesley throws a series of strikes that have Stamkos backpedaling.
Wesley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stamkos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wesley somewhat.
Stamkos shoots in for a takedown but Wesley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stamkos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stamkos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wesley is fending him off so far but Stamkos persists. Nope, Wesley circles away and we're back to standing.
Wesley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stamkos sprawls well. Stamkos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wesley gets slowly back to his feet.
Stamkos tries to keep at a distance but Wesley has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesley is trying to break the clinch but Stamkos is controlling him.
Wesley is trying to force a seperation but Stamkos has the dominant position.
Wesley successfully pulls guard.
Stamkos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wesley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wesley has escaped and now he's on top!
Stamkos keeping moving, preventing Wesley from controlling successfully.
Wesley tries to stand but Stamkos is controlling from the bottom.
Wesley wants to pass the guard but Stamkos is keeping the position.
Wesley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamkos looking for a guillotine here but Wesley defends easily.
Stamkos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stamkos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wesley has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wesley is looking to advance position but Stamkos won't allow it.
Stamkos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wesley passes into side control!
Wesley trying to control the position but Stamkos is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stamkos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stamkos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stamkos 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.
Wesley is defending against the submission attempts here by Stamkos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Wesley 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.
Wesley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stamkos's head backwards.
Stamkos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stamkos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wesley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stamkos checks a low kick from Wesley.
Stamkos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stamkos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stamkos.
Stamkos tries for a takedown but Wesley circles away easily
and Wesley counters with a series of strikes. Stamkos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wesley stuns Stamkos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley has managed to clinch.
Wesley can't break the clinch.
Wesley can't break the clinch.
Wesley is trying to push Stamkos away but Stamkos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stamkos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wesley's efforts to push away.
Wesley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stamkos is looking for a takedown.
Wesley has had enough of the clinch but Stamkos keeps him there for the moment.
Wesley breaks the clinch.
Wesley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stamkos.
Wesley throws a shot to the body.
Wesley instigates a clinch.
Wesley has Stamkos pushed against the cage.
Stamkos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wesley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley scores a nice knee to the body.
Wesley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stamkos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wesley prevents it.
Wesley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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!
Wesley wants to get back to striking at distance but Stamkos won't allow it.
Wesley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stamkos prevents Wesley from breaking the clinch.
Stamkos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wesley is defending well.
Wesley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stamkos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wesley tries to break the clinch but Stamkos is controlling the position.
Wesley jumps guard and drags Stamkos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wesley is controlling Stamkos's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stamkos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wesley's body to avoid the submission. Wesley has instead reached around Stamkos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wesley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Wesley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliott Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stanley's choice of entrance music: Terror - One with the Underdogs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
134 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliott Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stanley trying to control the position but Litoris is working away.
Litoris gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litoris is trying to get back to full guard.
Litoris looking for submissions off his back.
Stanley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Litoris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Litoris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Litoris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stanley pulls his head out easily.
Litoris looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litoris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stanley pulls his head out easily.
Stanley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Litoris.
Stanley is looking to take a break and control but Litoris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Litoris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stanley pulls his head out easily.
Litoris wants to get back to full guard.
Stanley is trying to control. Litoris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stanley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Litoris gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litoris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanley is one step ahead there.
Litoris looking for a triangle here. Stanley is fighting it but it looks tight! Litoris pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stanley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Litoris!
After winning the bout, Mike Litoris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Alexander Zelaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison has chosen I'm in love with a stripper 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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21
168 lbs
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31
167 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Alexander Zelaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison tries for a takedown but Zelaya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Madison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Madison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madison avoids the head kick by Zelaya.
Madison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zelaya moves into the clinch.
Zelaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zelaya has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Madison after a bit of a struggle.
Zelaya can't find room to land a body shot as Madison controls the action.
Madison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zelaya.
Zelaya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madison's elbow.
Madison lands with a right to the head.
Zelaya lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madison blocking some punches.
Zelaya tries a body shot but Madison blocks it.
Zelaya misses with a punch on the inside.
Zelaya pushes off an throws an elbow but Madison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Zelaya.
Madison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madison breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelaya jabs at Madison's body.
Madison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madison is defended easily by Zelaya.
Walter Alexander Zelaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Madison.
Madison throws a looping overhand right but Zelaya ducks down to avoid it.
Madison looks for a takedown but Zelaya sprawls well.
Madison looks winded!
Zelaya throws a low kick, looking for Madison's leg but Madison calmly moves out of range.
Zelaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
Madison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zelaya gets a clinch.
Zelaya lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelaya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madison.
Zelaya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madison backwards.
Zelaya is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Madison can't fight it off and eventually Zelaya manages to take the fight to the floor. Madison looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zelaya postures up and lands a big shot to Madison's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madison is looking to stand up but Zelaya isn't so interested in that idea.
Zelaya looking to pass the guard.
Zelaya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zelaya trying to control but Madison is working from the bottom.
Zelaya stops Madison from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Walter Alexander Zelaya wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Madison feints and as Zelaya raises his hands in defense, Madison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zelaya throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Madison preventing the sweep.
Zelaya throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Madison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelaya controls Madison momentarily but Madison frees himself.
Madison wants to control from the top but Zelaya keeps moving.
Madison stopping the sweep attempt from Zelaya.
Zelaya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zelaya is looking to land body kicks.
Madison is looking to clinch.
Madison moves into the clinch successfully.
Madison tries a knee to the head but Zelaya blocks it.
Madison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zelaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zelaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zelaya misses with a knee strike.
Madison is working for takedown but Zelaya is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zelaya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zelaya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madison wants to break free but Zelaya has control.
Zelaya lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Alexander Zelaya dominated that round.
That's time! Zelaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zelaya cracks Madison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zelaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Madison is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zelaya.
Zelaya slips under a jab.
Zelaya throws a low kick but Madison avoids it.
Zelaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
Madison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Madison lunges at Zelaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zelaya's hand.
Madison swings for the body but Zelaya moves out of range.
Zelaya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Madison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zelaya is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Madison is defending well.
Zelaya is trying to drag Madison to the mat but Madison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zelaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Madison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelaya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zelaya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madison tries to break free but Zelaya pushes him back against the cage.
Zelaya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zelaya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madison backwards.
Zelaya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Madison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Alexander Zelaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelaya takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
Madison has his takedown stuffed
and Zelaya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Madison won't be happy with that.
Zelaya scores with punches from side control.
Madison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zelaya.
Madison controls the position for a moment.
Madison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zelaya's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelaya is keen to just control but Madison is a slippery customer.
Zelaya looks to land a strike but Madison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Madison wants to get back to his feet but Zelaya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zelaya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Madison is adopting a defensive guard.
Zelaya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zelaya throwing strikes from guard but Madison blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zelaya wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zelaya stopping the sweep attempt from Madison.
Zelaya is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walter Alexander Zelaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zelaya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Madison circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya rushes Madison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madison prevents the takedown attempt.
Madison wants a takedown.
Madison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zelaya wants to sweep but no luck.
Zelaya scores with a nice shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zelaya looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zelaya striking from the bottom here.
Madison postures up in Zelaya's guard and throws a big left but Zelaya blocks it.
Madison preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Alexander Zelaya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zelaya lands a front kick.
Zelaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
Zelaya is looking to wear down Madison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zelaya slips a jab from Madison.
Madison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zelaya.
Zelaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madison.
Madison moves out of range of the body kick.
Zelaya throws a series of punches but Madison moves out of range.
Zelaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt - Zelaya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zelaya ducks under a wild hook from Madison.
Madison shoots in but no luck this time.
Zelaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zelaya slips under a jab.
Zelaya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walter Alexander Zelaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Madison.
Madison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zelaya is looking to clinch but Madison is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelaya stuffs the takedown.
Zelaya lands with a straight right. Madison didn't see that one coming.
Madison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zelaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zelaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madison doesn't manage to clinch there - Zelaya circles away.
Zelaya misses with a head kick.
Madison takes one to the side of the head.
Zelaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
Zelaya throws a right hand that Madison ducks under and follows up with a left that Madison also avoids with ease.
Zelaya misses with a body shot.
Zelaya dips to his left and cracks Madison with an uppercut!
Zelaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zelaya's waist but Zelaya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madison off to one side.
Zelaya scores with a nice strike.
Walter Alexander Zelaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya misses with a series of wild punches.
Madison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack Madison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelaya throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelaya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madison throws out a powerful jab.
Madison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zelaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Madison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zelaya prevents it.
Madison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zelaya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zelaya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Madison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison is trying to drag Zelaya to the mat but Zelaya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Madison tries to circle away but Zelaya has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zelaya.
Zelaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Madison is trying to force a seperation but Zelaya has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Madison fails to land.
Zelaya tries a body shot but Madison blocks it.
Madison is working for takedown but Zelaya is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya gets underhooks to prevent Madison's takedown attempt.
Zelaya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madison's elbow.
Zelaya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Madison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zelaya after a bit of a struggle.
Zelaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madison has had enough of the clinch but Zelaya keeps him there for the moment.
Zelaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zelaya prevents it.
Zelaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madison tries for a takedown but Zelaya manages to get underhooks.
Zelaya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zelaya manages to end up in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Alexander Zelaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zelaya 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 Dillan Fox 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... Walter Alexander Zelaya!
Walter Alexander Zelaya thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Maynard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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166 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alberto Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar has a takedown stuffed.
Caesar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maynard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caesar somewhat.
Maynard stuns Caesar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Caesar gets a double leg takedown into Maynard's 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.
Maynard wants to stand up but Caesar is controlling him.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Caesar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Caesar slips nicely into half guard.
Caesar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caesar trying to mount his opponent but Maynard defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caesar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maynard!
Maynard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Caesar trying to control but Maynard is having none of it.
Caesar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maynard is looking to improve his position but Caesar isn't that keen on the idea.
Maynard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Caesar trying to control but Maynard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maynard's face.
Caesar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caesar wants to control the pace but Maynard is squirming around nicely.
Caesar lands with some strikes.
Maynard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Caesar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maynard has worked his arm free - good work by Maynard!
Caesar trying to control the position but Maynard is working away.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maynard's legs.
Caesar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maynard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Caesar landing a few strikes.
Caesar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Caesar cracks Maynard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar landing a few strikes.
Caesar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Caesar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard tries to escape but Caesar is in control.
Maynard being controlled for a moment.
Caesar working the ground and pound but Maynard is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Caesar 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.
Maynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caesar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caesar trying to control from half guard but Maynard is working away.
Maynard won't allow Caesar to pass to mount.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caesar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caesar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maynard is trying desperately to improve position.
Caesar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maynard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Caesar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maynard has worked his arm free - good work by Maynard!
Caesar is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar staying calm.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Caesar in side control, throwing shots but Maynard defends.
Maynard wants to control but Caesar postures up.
Caesar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maynard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Caesar takes a little break here. Maynard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar moves into full mount!
Caesar tries to control but Maynard wriggling away.
Caesar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maynard hang on?
Maynard tries to hold on but Caesar pushes him away.
Caesar breaks from Maynard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Maynard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Caesar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alberto Caesar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maynard is squirming around, avoiding Caesar's attempts to control the action.
Caesar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maynard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maynard is squirming around, avoiding Caesar's attempts to control the action.
Caesar controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Caesar.
Caesar controlling his opponent.
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.
Maynard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Caesar dominated that second round.
That's time! Caesar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maynard stuffs the takedown.
Caesar has a takedown stuffed.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caesar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maynard but Maynard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard misses with a two punch combination.
Maynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caesar gets a takedown into half guard.
Caesar lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maynard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Caesar.
Caesar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Caesar tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar throws an elbow that misses. Maynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caesar's guard. Nice move by Maynard!
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caesar 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.
Caesar trying to control the position.
Maynard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caesar is proving hard to escape from.
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
Caesar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maynard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caesar is proving hard to escape from.
Caesar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maynard manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard controls Caesar momentarily but Caesar frees himself.
Caesar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Caesar tries to pass.
John Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caesar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar advances nicely into full mount.
Caesar lands a nice shot to the head.
Caesar landing shots from mount.
Caesar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Caesar punches Maynard on the ear.
Alberto Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caesar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Caesar controlling the positon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Caesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caesar, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Caesar!
A victorious Alberto Caesar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Borocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Luciano's choice of entrance music: Still Ballin. 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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153 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Borocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borocop lands with a nice body kick.
Borocop avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Borocop swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Borocop misses with a double jab.
Borocop loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Charlie Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano tries to clinch up.
Luciano throws a right hand that Borocop ducks under and follows up with a left that Borocop also avoids with ease.
Luciano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borocop is fending him off so far but Luciano persists. Nope, Borocop circles away and we're back to standing.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borocop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borocop throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borocop throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Borocop punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Borocop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Borocop counters with a left and a right that stings Luciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borocop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borocop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mark Borocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano cracks Borocop with a good jab.
Luciano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Borocop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Borocop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luciano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luciano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Luciano stopping the sweep attempt from Borocop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borocop is trying to keep Luciano in close.
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Borocop is keeping the position.
Borocop has Luciano pulled in close to control his posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Borocop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borocop was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano clinches up with Borocop and pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Borocop prevents it.
Borocop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Borocop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borocop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Borocop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borocop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borocop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Borocop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mark Borocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Luciano.
Luciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borocop's efforts to push away.
Borocop prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luciano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Luciano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Borocop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borocop circles away quickly and effectively.
Borocop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borocop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Borocop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luciano tries to move into range but Borocop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borocop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borocop misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mark Borocop is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Borocop.
A left and a right from Borocop both land. Nice combination.
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!
Borocop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luciano.
Borocop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Borocop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Borocop.
Borocop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Borocop.
Borocop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borocop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Borocop stuffs the takedown attempt from Luciano. Luciano gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Borocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Luciano.
Borocop jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
Borocop looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borocop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Luciano is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borocop throws a big shot that misses.
Borocop moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Borocop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Borocop finish him?
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Borocop counters with a big right hand! Oh Luciano is in trouble here! Borocop follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Borocop!
In his post fight interview, Mark Borocop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski comes to the cage accompanied by Hemp Gru - Sami swoi . Shaughnessy has chosen I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaughnessy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaughnessy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tarnowski. That one must have hurt.
Shaughnessy jabs Tarnowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tarnowski feints and then cracks Shaughnessy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaughnessy down.
Shaughnessy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaughnessy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tarnowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaughnessy.
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!
Shaughnessy checks a low kick from Tarnowski.
Tarnowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarnowski is just out of range.
Tarnowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarnowski thumps Shaughnessy with a low kick.
Shaughnessy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tarnowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shaughnessy counters with a nice body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a looping left.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaughnessy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tarnowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy takes one to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
Shaughnessy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy throws the left hand but Tarnowski avoids the punch easily.
Tarnowski motions for Shaughnessy to come forward. Tarnowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaughnessy checks the leg kick.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Tarnowski's ribcage but misses.
Tarnowski avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
A big head kick from Tarnowski and Shaughnessy is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Shaughnessy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tarnowski looking to pass the guard.
Shaughnessy is still in real trouble! Can Tarnowski finish him?
Tarnowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarnowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Shaughnessy wants to get up but he can't break Tarnowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shaughnessy seems to have recovered his senses.
Tarnowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Tarnowski 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaughnessy defends well.
Tarnowski looking for a guillotine here but Shaughnessy defends easily.
Tarnowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaughnessy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is trying to keep Shaughnessy in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaughnessy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cael Shaughnessy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shaughnessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaughnessy throws a one two combo.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tarnowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarnowski avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but Tarnowski moves out of range.
Tarnowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tarnowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy lands a right hook to the body.
Shaughnessy checks the leg kick.
A jab from Tarnowski does it's job there.
Nice shot by Shaughnessy.
Tarnowski throws a push kick but Shaughnessy slaps the foot to one side.
Tarnowski misses with a low kick.
Tarnowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaughnessy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tarnowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Tarnowski misses with a head kick.
Shaughnessy is looking to land body kicks.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaughnessy as he jumps to the side.
Tarnowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaughnessy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarnowski lands with a right hand.
Michal Tarnowski is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaughnessy looks to land a right hand but Tarnowski moved out of range.
Shaughnessy swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tarnowski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarnowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarnowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaughnessy connects with a jab.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarnowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tarnowski moves in looking to clinch but Shaughnessy pushes him off.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Tarnowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaughnessy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarnowski feints and then cracks Shaughnessy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaughnessy down.
Shaughnessy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaughnessy lands with a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Tarnowski moves out of range.
Tarnowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarnowski prevents Shaughnessy from improving his position.
Tarnowski stalling away here and it's allowed Shaughnessy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.
Shaughnessy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarnowski won't allow Shaughnessy to get back to his feet.
Tarnowski preventing the sweep.
Shaughnessy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tarnowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski tries to lock up and control but Shaughnessy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaughnessy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Tarnowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Tarnowski is working hard here to advance position.
Michal Tarnowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Shaughnessy has taken his back - oops!
Tarnowski tries to roll but Shaughnessy sticks to his back.
Shaughnessy controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shaughnessy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarnowski tries to escape but Shaughnessy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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 Michal Tarnowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tarnowski throws a nice looking combination but Shaughnessy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarnowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarnowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarnowski moves away.
Tarnowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shaughnessy to the ground. Tarnowski is now in Shaughnessy's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarnowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarnowski content to stall in guard here.
Shaughnessy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaughnessy keeping full guard, as Tarnowski tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaughnessy is on top in guard.
Shaughnessy looking to sit in guard and control but Tarnowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaughnessy keeping moving, preventing Tarnowski from controlling successfully.
Tarnowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaughnessy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaughnessy looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaughnessy, not yet.
Cael Shaughnessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy keeping full guard, as Tarnowski tries to pass.
Tarnowski 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.
Tarnowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.
Tarnowski prevents Shaughnessy from getting back to his feet.
Tarnowski works over Shaughnessy with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michal Tarnowski.
Tarnowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaughnessy swivels and escapes.
Shaughnessy throws a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tarnowski momentarily.
Tarnowski moves away from the strike by Shaughnessy.
Decent striking displayed by Shaughnessy there.
Tarnowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shaughnessy looks to land a right hand but Tarnowski moved out of range.
Shaughnessy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tarnowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaughnessy sneaks back into half guard.
Tarnowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shaughnessy gets full guard.
Tarnowski passes into half guard.
Shaughnessy wants to get back to full guard.
Michal Tarnowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarnowski in particular looking to stall.
Tarnowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Tarnowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarnowski 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Tarnowski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michal Tarnowski made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wufie comes into the arena with Beg Waves blaring out of the sound system. Ashton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zhang Wufie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton checks a low kick from Wufie.
Ashton checks a leg kick nicely.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Wufie moved out of range nicely.
Ashton works over Wufie's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Zhang Wufie has been cut.
Ashton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wufie swivels and escapes.
Wufie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wufie tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Wufie slips the punch.
Wufie thows a leg kick but Ashton checks it
and Ashton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wufie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ashton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wufie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wufie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wufie missing with knees to the body.
Wufie gets underhooks to prevent Ashton's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie missing with knees to the body.
Ashton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zhang Wufie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ashton.
Wufie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashton blocks it with crossed arms.
Ashton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wufie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashton.
Wufie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ashton is working for takedown but Wufie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wufie prevents it.
Wufie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wufie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wufie missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Wufie is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wufie working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wufie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ashton has managed to get both his arms back between Wufie's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wufie can't keep his opponent in guard - Ashton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ashton stalling.
Ashton is trying to control the action in half guard but Wufie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ashton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wufie!
Ashton wants to control the pace but Wufie is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton with the ground and pound from mount.
Wufie wants to control but Ashton is having none of it.
Ashton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wufie working to try and regain half guard.
Ashton moves to the back.
Wufie is covering up but some of the strikes from Ashton are getting through and doing damage.
Ashton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ashton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ashton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ashton apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Zhang Wufie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wufie defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ashton has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wufie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ashton is out of range.
Wufie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ashton's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wufie swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Wufie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ashton's head.
A solid body kick from Wufie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Ashton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zhang Wufie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wufie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wufie connects with a leg kick. Ashton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wufie staying out of range there.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wufie pinned against the cage. Wufie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wufie.
A big right from Ashton misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashton misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wufie!
Wufie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Wufie moved out of range nicely.
Wufie misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wufie tries to avoid it but Ashton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wufie to the ground. Wufie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wufie tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wufie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashton.
Zhang Wufie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ashton.
Wufie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Wufie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wufie. That one must have hurt.
Wufie closes the distance and pushes Ashton back into the cage.
Wufie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ashton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wufie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wufie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashton's head.
Wufie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wufie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wufie throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wufie.
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!
Ashton looks to land a combination but Wufie avoids it well.
Ashton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie fails to land with a series of punches.
Wufie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton dodges the punch combination from Wufie.
Ashton keeps the fight on the outside.
Wufie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wufie pushes Ashton up against the cage in a clinch.
Wufie missing with knees to the body.
Ashton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wufie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie landing knees to the head.
Ashton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw 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!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ashton working away.
Wufie 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.
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wufie keeps working.
Ashton advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Wufie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zhang Wufie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wufie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Wufie.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wufie sprawls well. Wufie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
Wufie scores with a head kick.
Ashton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wufie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhang Wufie is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wufie.
Ashton tries to keep at a distance but Wufie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ashton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zhang Wufie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ashton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Wufie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wufie lands a knee to the body.
Ashton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wufie tries a knee to the head but Ashton blocks it.
Wufie missing with knees to the body.
Ashton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wufie wants to improve his position but Ashton is controlling well.
Ashton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ashton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ashton wants to pass to mount but Wufie is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wufie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ashton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wufie has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wufie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wufie is looking for a triangle but Ashton pushes his legs off easily.
Wufie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Wufie keeps moving.
Wufie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ashton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wufie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up.
Ashton is stalling in the full guard.
Ashton stands up over Wufie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wufie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ashton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ashton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ashton trying to control but Wufie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton advances position into side control!
Wufie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ashton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wufie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ashton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wufie wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wufie gets full guard.
Wufie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
Wufie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ashton controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Wufie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wufie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Wufie!
During a confident post fight interview, Zhang Wufie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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