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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fabolous - 'Breathe'. On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan King has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan King seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Li!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a series of strikes that have Li backpedaling.
King misses with a double jab
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Li advances to half guard.
King landing a few short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is looking to escape.
King misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Li perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Li might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Li stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows King to get to his feet.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Li counters with an outside leg kick.
King is breathing heavily.
King misses with a combination
and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.
Li decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
Li gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
Li stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt King!
King is rocked!
Li stands up and waves to King to follow him.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Li slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Li lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). William Li!
William Li very nearly forgot to thank Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Pineiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBain comes to the cage accompanied by Alien8. Peter McBain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter McBain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Pineiro!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBain throws out a powerful jab.
McBain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBain.
It looks like Zack Pineiro has been cut.
Pineiro takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It's a brutal combination of punches from McBain! Pineiro is backing up but he can't get away as McBain lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Pineiro and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter McBain!
In his post fight interview, Peter McBain gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, my sponsors Kaiser, and Fury, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home, and Icarus Phoenix for letting me fight here in Hardcore Montreal Fighting League!! Thanks you!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Dexter looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Dexter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter swinging wildly here.
Dexter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grey shoots for a double leg takedown but Dexter sprawls well. He's pushed Grey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grey has a takedown stuffed.
Grey blocks a leg kick.
Grey avoids a kick to the body.
Dexter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dexter as he avoids it easily.
Grey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dexter tries to land a leg kick but Grey saw it coming and moves away.
Dexter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grey is looking for a sweep. Dexter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grey manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey is looking for a triangle but Dexter pushes his legs off easily.
Dexter wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Dexter preventing the sweep.
Grey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dexter defends well.
Grey working for a triangle but Dexter defends it easily.
Dexter wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grey has his foot on Dexter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dexter works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dexter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dexter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dexter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grey is looking for a triangle but Dexter pushes his legs off easily.
Grey is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dexter has his hands clasped together but Grey extends and breaks Dexter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Grey!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirby Molesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molesworth has chosen Here comes the Boom-Nelly as his entrance music. Kirby Molesworth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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321 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirby Molesworth!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molesworth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nah to the mat! Nah manages to get full guard.
Nah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nah tries to get out of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Molesworth trying to control but Nah is working from the bottom.
Molesworth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Molesworth advances to half guard.
Nah gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nah seems keen to control Molesworth's posture.
Molesworth trying to control but Nah is working from the bottom.
Molesworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Molesworth throwing strikes but missing.
Molesworth won't allow Nah to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nah keeping moving, preventing Molesworth from controlling successfully.
Molesworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Molesworth trying to control but Nah is working from the bottom.
Molesworth stays in close to Nah's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kirby Molesworth.
Molesworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nah.
Nah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Molesworth gets a takedown into half guard.
Nah won't allow Molesworth to pass to mount.
Nah has his hands clasped together around Molesworth's back. He's all about the action.
Molesworth wants to control but Nah is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nah manages to get to full guard.
Molesworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nah looking for a sweep. Not yet Nah, not yet.
Molesworth wants to pass the guard but Nah is keeping the position.
Molesworth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Molesworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molesworth wants to pass the guard but Nah is keeping the position.
Molesworth is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nah controls Molesworth momentarily but Molesworth frees himself.
Nah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molesworth on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Molesworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Kirby Molesworth has been cut.
Nah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nah throws a hook but Molesworth avoids it easily.
Molesworth avoids the body shot from Nah.
Molesworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nah misses with a straight right.
Molesworth slips a straight right by Nah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molesworth tries for a takedown but Nah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirby Molesworth.
Molesworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molesworth lands an overhand right.
Molesworth cracks Nah with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirby Molesworth dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Molesworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Molesworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molesworth shoots in for a takedown but Nah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Molesworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nah's half guard.
Nah is not content to let Molesworth control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nah has hold of Molesworth's hands but Molesworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kirby Molesworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molesworth wants to control but Nah is keeping him busy.
Molesworth working over Nah with some ground and pound. Nah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Molesworth is looking to take a break and control but Nah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah is trying to maintain the position but Molesworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Nah looks like he's trying to stand up.
Molesworth is looking to pass Nah's guard but actually Nah recovers to full guard.
Molesworth wants to control from the top but Nah keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Molesworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nah being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Molesworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Nah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molesworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Molesworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nah keeping moving, preventing Molesworth from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molesworth.
Molesworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nah ducks under a wild hook from Molesworth.
Nah leaves Molesworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nah misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Nah misses its intended target.
Molesworth misses with a hook.
Nah walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth looks to land a right hand but Nah moved out of range.
Tee Nah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molesworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molesworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirby Molesworth.
Molesworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nah avoids it really well and circles away.
Tee Nah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molesworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nah momentarily.
Molesworth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nah.
Kirby Molesworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molesworth takes one on the button.
Molesworth shoots in for a takedown but Nah shows good takedown defense.
Molesworth is breathing heavily.
Nah sizes up Molesworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Molesworth misses the target.
Nah lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Molesworth backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molesworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molesworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Kirby Molesworth's cut even more.
Molesworth misses with an uppercut. Nah saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kirby Molesworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nah connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Molesworth! He's out on his feet! Nah rushes in and drops Molesworth with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tee Nah!
A very excited looking Tee Nah rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Kirby Molesworth was interviewed post fight and said 'All I want is another shot at Amavimus! you people need to get out of my way so that I can go in and cruch this Motha Sucka!!! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Silfversberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Rose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Silfversberg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silfversberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silfversberg misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Silfversberg.
Silfversberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rose.
Rose fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silfversberg is out of range.
Silfversberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.
Silfversberg with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silfversberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rose there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rose is rocked!
Rose looks to land a left hand but Silfversberg moved out of range nicely.
Silfversberg looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Silfversberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rose as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose thows a leg kick but Silfversberg checks it
and Rose is countered with a crisp right hand from Silfversberg that sends him to the canvas! Silfversberg follows him to the mat into side control.
Oh Rose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silfversberg scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rose is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Silfversberg can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakob Silfversberg!
After the fight, Jakob Silfversberg 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If I Can't - 50 Cent. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Ford!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford motions for Ioannidis to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford tries to sprawl but Ioannidis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ioannidis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Ioannidis sits in half guard.
Ioannidis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ioannidis trying to mount his opponent but Ford defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ford manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ioannidis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ioannidis defends well.
Ioannidis wants to stand but Ford is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ioannidis wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ioannidis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ioannidis postures up.
Ioannidis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford can't keep his opponent in guard - Ioannidis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Ioannidis is very close to passing his half guard.
Ford is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ford is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ioannidis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ford moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ioannidis passes Ford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ioannidis prevents Ford from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Ioannidis sits in half guard.
Ford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ioannidis passes into half guard.
Ioannidis prevents Ford from improving his position.
Ford throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ford wants to control but Ioannidis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ioannidis wants to pass the guard but Ford is defending well.
Ioannidis is trying to control the action in half guard but Ford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ford still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ford has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ford trying to control the action but Ioannidis is working from the bottom.
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ioannidis looking for a sweep but Ford has passed into full mount! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford is working for a guillotine from mount but Ioannidis frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Ford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ford throws a head kick but Ioannidis moves out of range.
Ford stuns Ioannidis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ioannidis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ioannidis 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.
Ford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ioannidis.
Ford throws a leg kick but Ioannidis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ioannidis clinches up against the cage.
Ford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ioannidis taking a breather.
Ioannidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ioannidis is trying to break the clinch but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Ford tries to score a body lock takedown but Ioannidis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ioannidis has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ioannidis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ioannidis moves away.
Ioannidis scores with a nice body kick.
Ford tries a low kick but Ioannidis avoids it.
Ioannidis tries for a takedown but Ford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ford. That's going to slow Ioannidis down.
Ford throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ioannidis.
Ioannidis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ioannidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ioannidis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ioannidis misses with a double jab.
Ioannidis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ioannidis scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
Ford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ioannidis at a distance.
Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Max Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford fakes the leg kick and cracks Ioannidis in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ioannidis's head backwards.
It looks like Aristos Ioannidis has been cut.
Ford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ioannidis sees it coming and defends easily.
Ford works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ford unloading with bombs!
Ford breaks from Ioannidis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ioannidis tries to lock up and control but Ford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ford scoring with strikes but Ioannidis is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford trying to control but Ioannidis is having none of it.
Ford is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ioannidis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ioannidis!
Ioannidis wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ioannidis is one step ahead there.
Max Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aristos Ioannidis'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. This is the final round!
Ioannidis checks a low kick from Ford.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ioannidis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ford checks it well.
Ford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aristos Ioannidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ioannidis off and has taken his back!
Ioannidis rolls, trying to escape but Ford keeps control of the position.
Can Ioannidis hold on?! Ford is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ford working for a choke but Ioannidis is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ioannidis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ford.
Ford is persistently looking for the submission but Ioannidis is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ford is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ford has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ford throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ioannidis!
Ioannidis covering up well under a series of strikes from Ford.
Ford is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ioannidis. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ioannidis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ioannidis fending off the submission attempt from Ford.
Ford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford is hanging on to Ioannidis's back as he tries to escape.
Ford trying to control.
Ioannidis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ford doesn't have the hooks in and Ioannidis manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Ioannidis from controlling successfully.
Ford manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ioannidis bucks Ford off and manages to get back to his feet!
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ioannidis avoids it really well and circles away.
Ford gets tackled into the cage by Ioannidis. Ioannidis maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Ioannidis on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ford.
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ioannidis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ioannidis throws a body kick that misses.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford throws a body punch but Ioannidis moves out of range.
Ioannidis tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
Aristos Ioannidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford dips to his left and cracks Ioannidis with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Ford!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nickolay Katorjnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shachlo Popyachtsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popyachtsa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Upyachka Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shachlo Popyachtsa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
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190 cm
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202 lbs
35 - 24 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nickolay Katorjnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shachlo Popyachtsa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popyachtsa misses with a straight right.
Popyachtsa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popyachtsa throws a right hand that Katorjnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Katorjnov also avoids with ease.
Popyachtsa misses with a leg kick
and Katorjnov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Popyachtsa closes the distance and clinches.
Popyachtsa lands with a short shot to the head.
Katorjnov wants to break free but Popyachtsa has control.
Katorjnov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Popyachtsa has Katorjnov pressed against the cage, preventing Katorjnov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Popyachtsa prevents Katorjnov from breaking the clinch.
Popyachtsa tries to throw a body punch but Katorjnov avoids it by throwing Popyachtsa back against the cage.
Katorjnov manages to break the clinch.
Popyachtsa fails with the takedown.
Katorjnov throws a nice looking combination but Popyachtsa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popyachtsa lands with a nice combination. Katorjnov backs away looking to recover.
Popyachtsa throws a series of punches but Katorjnov avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popyachtsa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katorjnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Popyachtsa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katorjnov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popyachtsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Katorjnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Katorjnov tries to get out of the position.
Popyachtsa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Katorjnov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popyachtsa on the ground.
Katorjnov wants to get back to full guard.
Katorjnov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Popyachtsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Popyachtsa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Popyachtsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Katorjnov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Popyachtsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Katorjnov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Katorjnov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Popyachtsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popyachtsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Katorjnov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa throwing shots but Katorjnov is blocking nicely.
Popyachtsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popyachtsa wants to stand up but Katorjnov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popyachtsa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Katorjnov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Popyachtsa.
Katorjnov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popyachtsa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katorjnov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Popyachtsa stands up from half guard.
Some bone on bone action there as Katorjnov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Katorjnov as he checks the leg kick.
Popyachtsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katorjnov.
Popyachtsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katorjnov as he jumps to the side.
Popyachtsa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katorjnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popyachtsa throws a jab when Katorjnov was well out of range.
Popyachtsa fails to land with a series of punches.
Popyachtsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katorjnov tries to avoid it but Popyachtsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katorjnov to the ground. Katorjnov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickolay Katorjnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shachlo Popyachtsa.
A combination from Popyachtsa does no damage.
A punch combination from Popyachtsa misses.
Popyachtsa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Katorjnov circles away.
Popyachtsa looks winded!
Katorjnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katorjnov slips a jab from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa throws a right hand that Katorjnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Katorjnov also avoids with ease.
Popyachtsa loads up on a big right hand but Katorjnov slips the punch.
Katorjnov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popyachtsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katorjnov throws a sloppy head kick and Popyachtsa moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popyachtsa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Katorjnov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popyachtsa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch but Katorjnov is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Popyachtsa. Those never looked like landing.
Popyachtsa dodges the punch combination from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shachlo Popyachtsa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Popyachtsa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popyachtsa tries to close the distance and clinch but Katorjnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katorjnov misses with a double jab.
Katorjnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popyachtsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katorjnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popyachtsa.
Katorjnov swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Katorjnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katorjnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Shachlo Popyachtsa has been cut.
Katorjnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Popyachtsa dodges the punch combination from Katorjnov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Popyachtsa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popyachtsa dives in and scores a takedown into Katorjnov's guard.
Katorjnov is looking to stand up but Popyachtsa isn't so interested in that idea.
Popyachtsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katorjnov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Popyachtsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Katorjnov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popyachtsa stands up and beckons Katorjnov to his feet.
Popyachtsa is looking to chop away at Katorjnov's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popyachtsa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katorjnov, pushing him back against the cage.
Popyachtsa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popyachtsa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katorjnov or not.
Popyachtsa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katorjnov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Popyachtsa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa breaks from the clinch.
Popyachtsa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Popyachtsa. That's going to slow Katorjnov down.
Katorjnov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Popyachtsa doesn't manage to clinch there - Katorjnov circles away.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch there but Katorjnov circles away.
Popyachtsa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Katorjnov back to the cage. Popyachtsa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch up.
Nickolay Katorjnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katorjnov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Popyachtsa can pounce on him.
Shachlo Popyachtsa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katorjnov.
Popyachtsa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katorjnov.
Popyachtsa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popyachtsa throws a series of punches but Katorjnov moves out of range.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch up.
Katorjnov swinging wildly here.
Popyachtsa clinches.
Popyachtsa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Popyachtsa manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Popyachtsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Katorjnov which made him look bad.
Nickolay Katorjnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shachlo Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Katorjnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katorjnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Popyachtsa with that takedown attempt.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch there but Katorjnov circles away.
Popyachtsa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katorjnov misses with a wild combination.
Popyachtsa misses with a wild combination.
Popyachtsa shoots in but Katorjnov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Katorjnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popyachtsa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Katorjnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popyachtsa drives through and clinches with Katorjnov against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shachlo Popyachtsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shachlo Popyachtsa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Katorjnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Katorjnov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Popyachtsa is looking to clinch but Katorjnov is avoiding it.
Katorjnov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Katorjnov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Popyachtsa wants to clinch.
Popyachtsa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Popyachtsa shoots in for a double leg but Katorjnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Popyachtsa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katorjnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katorjnov throws a body punch but Popyachtsa moves out of range.
Katorjnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Katorjnov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Popyachtsa eats them both and turns towards Katorjnov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popyachtsa moves in looking to clinch but Katorjnov pushes him off.
Popyachtsa misses with a few strikes there.
Popyachtsa takes the fight into the clinch.
Popyachtsa slowing the pace effectively.
Popyachtsa digs a right hand into Katorjnov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katorjnov's gas tank.
Popyachtsa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katorjnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katorjnov tries to keep at a distance but Popyachtsa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katorjnov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Popyachtsa lands a body shot.
Popyachtsa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shachlo Popyachtsa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popyachtsa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katorjnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Popyachtsa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch up but Katorjnov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Popyachtsa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Katorjnov's defenses.
Popyachtsa misses with an elbow strike.
Katorjnov avoids a wild elbow strike from Popyachtsa.
Katorjnov wants to break free but Popyachtsa has control.
Popyachtsa keeps control of Katorjnov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Popyachtsa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Popyachtsa lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa scores with a shoulder strike.
Popyachtsa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popyachtsa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popyachtsa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Katorjnov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popyachtsa wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Katorjnov counters with a nice body kick.
Katorjnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popyachtsa fails to land with a series of punches.
Katorjnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katorjnov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Popyachtsa tries to clinch there but Katorjnov circles away.
Popyachtsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Popyachtsa is looking to clinch.
Popyachtsa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Popyachtsa lands a shoulder strike.
Popyachtsa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popyachtsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popyachtsa tries to land a front kick but Katorjnov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Katorjnov misses.
Popyachtsa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Popyachtsa throws a body punch but Katorjnov moves out of range.
Popyachtsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nickolay Katorjnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shachlo Popyachtsa.
Katorjnov checks a low kick from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katorjnov throws a right hand that Popyachtsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Popyachtsa also avoids with ease.
Nickolay Katorjnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katorjnov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickolay Katorjnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popyachtsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katorjnov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shachlo Popyachtsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Katorjnov looks to score with a jab to the body but Popyachtsa is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Popyachtsa, right into the meat.
Katorjnov misses with an uppercut.
Katorjnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shachlo Popyachtsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popyachtsa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shachlo Popyachtsa!
During a confident post fight interview, Shachlo Popyachtsa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Dirty is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Dirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Chim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty connects with the punch.
Chim fails with the takedown.
Dirty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chim.
Chim shoots in but Dirty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Chim with that takedown attempt.
Joe Dirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Chim.
Chim has a takedown stuffed.
Chim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dirty.
Chim shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Dirty.
Chim misses with a takedown attempt - Dirty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chim shoots in but no luck this time.
Chim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Dirty keeping moving, preventing Chim from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirty is keeping the position for now.
Dirty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chim preventing the sweep.
Dirty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dirty misses with a series of wild punches.
Dirty takes a swing at Chim's ribcage but misses.
Dirty throws an overhand right that lands on Chim's shoulder, as Chim tries to avoid the shot.
Dong Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dirty but Dirty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim shoots and misses
and Dirty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dirty is trying to defend but Chim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dirty tries to get to full guard but Chim has control of the leg.
Dirty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chim on the ground.
Chim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chim trying to pass the guard but Dirty defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirty trying to control from the bottom.
Dirty is not content to let Chim control the position.
Chim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dirty's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Chim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chim landing shots from mount.
Chim looking to ground and pound but Dirty is blocking nicely.
Dirty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chim moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dirty has worked his arm free - good work by Dirty!
Chim controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim looks up at the clock and then as Dirty takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chim smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chim taking a breather here.
Chim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dirty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chim's guard! Nice work there by Dirty!
Chim working for a triangle but Dirty defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Chim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dirty stuffs the takedown attempt from Chim. Chim gets slowly back to his feet.
Chim moves out of range of the strikes.
Chim staying out of range there.
Chim fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirty stuffs the takedown.
Joe Dirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Chim.
A telegraphed right hand from Dirty misses the target.
Dirty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chim misses with a takedown attempt - Dirty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dirty lands a big right hand that sends Chim crashing to the mat! Dirty stays standing though and waves Chim back to his feet!
Chim is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirty misses with an uppercut.
Chim is still on wobbly legs! Can Dirty finish him?
Joe Dirty is winning the standup battle so far.
Dirty closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chim blocking some punches.
Chim blocking some punches.
Chim misses with some punches.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirty swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirty throws a punch but it's blocked by Chim.
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty taking a breather.
Dirty swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Dirty throws a punch but it's blocked by Chim.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chim blocking some punches.
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Chim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty throws a punch but it's blocked by Chim.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
Chim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Chim blocking some punches.
Chim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Dirty has a couple of punches blocked by Chim.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirty has a couple of punches blocked by Chim.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Dirty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dirty - that landed with a thud.
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Dirty controlling the action here for a moment.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirty pushes Chim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Dirty misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Dirty working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Dirty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirty has a couple of punches blocked by Chim.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Chim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Dirty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Joe Dirty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dirty throws a punch but it's blocked by Chim.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Dirty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dirty has a couple of punches blocked by Chim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dirty swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chim blocking some punches.
Chim blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
Dirty misses with some punches.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Dirty has a couple of punches blocked by Chim.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty presses Chim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Dirty working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirty misses with some punches.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Chim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Dirty leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chim blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
Dirty misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty misses with some punches.
Chim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Dirty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Dirty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Dirty working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
Dirty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty keeps control of Chim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty misses with some punches.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Chim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dirty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chim blocking some punches.
Dirty slows down the pace here.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirty swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chim blocking some punches.
Chim blocking some punches.
Chim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chim can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Chim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Dirty throws a punch but it's blocked by Chim.
Chim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dirty dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirty avoids it really well and circles away.
Chim shoots for a takedown but Dirty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dirty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chim.
Joe Dirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Chim.
Chim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dirty is trying to defend but Chim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dirty defending well though.
Chim is trying to control the action in half guard but Dirty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dirty is looking for a sweep. Chim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chim is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim throws a strike but Dirty avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chim tries to free his leg and advance position but Dirty is retaining full guard.
Chim controlling from the top position.
Dirty is looking to sweep but instead, Chim has passed into half guard.
Chim seems to be looking for submissions.
Chim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirty keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chim.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirty keeps working.
Dirty trying to control from the bottom.
Chim seems to have recovered his senses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dong Chim hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dirty gets caught flat footed, as Chim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chim forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dirty controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dirty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chim.
Chim is keen to just control but Dirty is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Chim seems content to control.
Chim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dirty's head.
Chim is looking to stall here but Dirty recovers full guard.
Chim looking to sit in guard and control but Dirty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chim has Dirty pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dong Chim has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dirty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chim fails with the takedown
and Dirty counters with a straight that turns Chim's legs to rubber! Dirty pushes forward with more strikes and Chim goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dirty!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Js (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Isaiah Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Js!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Js defending well as Fowler loads up on a big left hand.
Fowler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fowler throws the left hand but Js avoids the punch easily.
Fowler lands a head kick!
Fowler throws a combination that misses
enabling Js to counter with a crisp jab.
Js throws a shot from downtown. Fowler moves away and avoids it.
Fowler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Js misses the shot to the body.
Fowler drops his hands momentarily and Js takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Js misses with an uppercut.
Fowler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fowler throws a series of punches but Js moves out of range.
Js misses with a two punch combination.
Js takes one to the side of the head.
Fowler staying out of range there.
Fowler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Js moves away.
Js drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fowler throws out a loose jab but Js uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fowler throws a series of punches but Js avoids them all with ease.
Fowler throws out a loose jab but Js uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Js scores with a shot to the body.
Fowler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Js.
A telegraphed right hand from Fowler misses the target.
Fowler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Js circles away quickly and effectively.
Js avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Js tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fowler swivels and escapes.
Js avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fowler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fowler throws a lazy right hand but Js sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fowler throws a nice looking combination but Js bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Js has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fowler.
Js throws a body punch but Fowler moves out of range.
Fowler thumps Js with a low kick.
Fowler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Fowler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Js.
Js connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fowler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Js eats them both and turns towards Fowler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Isaiah Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Js.
Js misses with a wild body shot.
Fowler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Js misses with the combination.
Fowler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Js has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fowler connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Fowler finds it's way through Js's defenses.
Fowler throws a nice looking combination but Js bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fowler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fowler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fowler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Js to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fowler wants to sweep here but Js controlling him for the moment.
Fowler is controlling Js's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fowler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Js is one step ahead there.
Js postures up.
Js pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fowler is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Isaiah Fowler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Js. Those never looked like landing.
Fowler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fowler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Js.
Fowler avoids the body shot from Js.
Js thows a left - swing and a miss!
Js jabs at Fowler's body.
Fowler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fowler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Js digs a good body shot into Fowler's ribs.
Js looks to land a combination. Fowler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fowler misses with a series of wild punches.
Js takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Fowler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Js counters with a right hand to the body.
Fowler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Js counters with a left to the body.
Js connects with a looping right hand.
Fowler missing with a left hand there. Js was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Js looks to score with a jab to the body but Fowler is just out of range.
Js misses with a hook. Fowler ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fowler throws a chopping leg kick but Js manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Js scores with a shot to the body.
Fowler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Js slips a jab and a cross from Fowler.
Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch but Js 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Isaiah Fowler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Js connects with the punch.
Fowler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fowler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Js does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Fowler.
Js misses with a takedown
and Fowler counters with a good low kick that Js was not able to check.
Fowler misses with a combination
and Js counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fowler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Js is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fowler rather than just go for the knockout.
Fowler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Js.
Fowler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fowler.
Nice straight punches there by Fowler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fowler.
Js scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fowler doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Js's head.
Fowler just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fowler looks to land a combination but Js avoids it well.
Fowler looks to land a combination but Js avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler thuds a left hand into Js's body.
Js misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Fowler. No joy for Js on that attempt.
Fowler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Js's head.
Fowler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Js.
Isaiah Fowler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bach Js.
Fowler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Isaiah Fowler is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Fowler.
Fowler cracks Js with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fowler misses with a low kick.
Isaiah Fowler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Js just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Js.
Js scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fowler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Js counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fowler won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fowler parries the strikes from Js easily there. Js is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fowler to escape.
Fowler is not content to let Js control the position.
Fowler is trying to get back to half guard.
Js throws an elbow but Fowler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fowler tries to buck Js off but Js is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Js off and has taken his back!
Js breaks Fowler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Js stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fowler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fowler controls Js momentarily but Js frees himself.
Fowler keeping moving, preventing Js from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is adopting a defensive guard.
Js throwing strikes from guard but Fowler blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fowler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Js misses with a hook. Fowler ducked under it nicely.
Fowler just misses with a punch to the body.
Fowler slips a jab from Js.
Js closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Js lands in his opponent's guard.
Fowler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Js's guard.
Js pulls Fowler in close to his closed guard and prevents Fowler from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler trying to control but Js is working from the bottom.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Js is keeping the position.
Fowler throwing strikes but missing.
Js wants to get back to his feet but Fowler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler looking to sit in guard and control but Js gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Js trying to pass the guard but can't manage it 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 Isaiah Fowler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Js misses.
Fowler pushes Js up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fowler.
Js's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fowler throws a head punch that misses.
Js jumps guard but Fowler stands there with Js around his waist. Js gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Js jumps guard but Fowler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Fowler.
Fowler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fowler throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fowler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Js has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fowler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Isaiah Fowler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bach Js.
Js has Fowler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fowler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Js can't get the takedown.
Js takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Js's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fowler lands an elbow inside that Js shrugs off.
Fowler gets through Js's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Js is rocked!
Fowler gets through Js's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Js is still on wobbly legs! Can Fowler finish him?
Fowler unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Js! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fowler is unloading with more strikes now! Js drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Fowler!
Isaiah Fowler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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