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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hu Kokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Astoria might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Waltz from Les Sylphides. 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
38 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hu Kokov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astoria throws a leg kick but Kokov moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kokov.
Astoria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astoria looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokov is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astoria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astoria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokov. That did some damage!
Kokov throws a solid leg kick but Astoria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kokov.
Astoria missing with a left hand there. Kokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kokov missing with a left hand there. Astoria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Astoria shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kokov misses with an uppercut
letting Astoria counter with a right hand.
Astoria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astoria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astoria.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kokov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kokov is defended easily by Astoria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kokov to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kokov.
Astoria misses with a low kick.
Astoria throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokov. Astoria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waldorf Astoria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astoria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kokov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kokov misses the shot to the body.
Kokov misses with a low kick.
Kokov clobbers Astoria with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kokov avoids the body shot from Astoria.
Kokov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Astoria keeping hold of Kokov's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria has one foot on Kokov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Astoria slips under a jab from Kokov.
Kokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astoria.
Kokov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Astoria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kokov throws the left hand but Astoria avoids the punch easily.
Kokov avoids the head kick by Astoria.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokov. Astoria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astoria throws a leg kick that misses.
Kokov lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokov cracks Astoria with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kokov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astoria. Astoria obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kokov.
Astoria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kokov.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Astoria got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kokov presses forward with punches and knees until Astoria stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Astoria closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hu Kokov!
Hu Kokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikiya Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mikiya Hayashida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikiya Hayashida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Butler!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Hayashida.
Mikiya Hayashida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayashida lands with a slapping head kick.
Butler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hayashida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Butler.
Hayashida throws a head kick that misses.
Hayashida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Butler. That did some damage!
Butler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hayashida. Hayashida obviously looking to wear him down.
Hayashida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Hayashida.
Hayashida scores with a leg kick.
Hayashida slaps away a takedown attempt from Butler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hayashida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayashida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayashida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hayashida scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Butler.
Hayashida throws a head kick that misses.
Hayashida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Butler.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayashida.
Hayashida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Butler.
Hayashida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayashida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayashida connects with the punch.
Hayashida throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hayashida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Butler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayashida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayashida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayashida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Butler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hayashida misses with a body kick.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Hayashida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikiya Hayashida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Butler.
Hayashida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Butler. That did some damage!
Hayashida throws a head kick that Butler semi-blocks.
Hayashida lands with a kick to the temple. Butler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hayashida misses with a body kick.
Hayashida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayashida scores with the left hand. Butler knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Hayashida.
Hayashida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hayashida.
Hayashida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hayashida tries to avoid it but Butler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hayashida to the ground. Hayashida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayashida throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Mikiya Hayashida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayashida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hayashida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hayashida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayashida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Butler takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Hayashida. Beautiful body shot.
Butler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayashida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayashida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayashida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butler doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida lands a leg kick that knocks Butler off balance momentarily.
Hayashida throws a sloppy head kick and Butler moves out of range easily.
Hayashida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hayashida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayashida misses with a double jab.
Butler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hayashida tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayashida connects with a leg kick. Butler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hayashida throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Hayashida throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hayashida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayashida lands a head kick. Butler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikiya Hayashida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Hayashida misses.
Butler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Butler clinches with his opponent.
Butler has Hayashida pressed against the cage, preventing Hayashida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hayashida lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jerry Butler has been cut.
Butler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayashida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hayashida wants to break free but Butler has control.
Hayashida working hard to break the clinch.
Butler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butler has picked Hayashida up - he's going for a ride! Butler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Butler moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hayashida.
Hayashida is looking to regain half guard here but Butler keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayashida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hayashida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler trying to control the action but Hayashida is working from the bottom.
Hayashida is trying to buck Butler off.
Butler stands up and beckons Hayashida to his feet.
Hayashida thows a body kick. Butler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Butler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hayashida feints a jab promting Butler to slip. Hayashida then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Butler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mikiya Hayashida is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayashida connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hayashida.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butler is defended easily by Hayashida.
Mikiya Hayashida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Butler.
Butler is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayashida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hayashida slaps away a takedown attempt from Butler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Butler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hayashida.
A head kick misses from Hayashida.
Hayashida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hayashida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayashida throws a sloppy head kick and Butler moves out of range easily.
Butler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hayashida scores with a shot to the body.
Butler 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayashida.
Hayashida lands a head kick!
Hayashida keeps Butler at a distance using the push kick.
Butler throws a nice looking combination but Hayashida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayashida connects with a leg kick. Butler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hayashida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Hayashida lands a head kick. Butler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hayashida lands a high kick!
Hayashida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayashida connects with a high 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!
Hayashida lands a really nice looking cross but Butler seems unphased.
Hayashida thumps Butler with a low kick.
Hayashida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayashida misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Butler misses with a body shot.
Hayashida lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayashida.
Hayashida scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayashida. That's going to slow Butler down.
Hayashida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Butler's head.
Hayashida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hayashida lands a glancing blow to the side of Butler's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayashida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayashida misses with a series of wild punches.
Jerry Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayashida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikiya Hayashida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Butler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hayashida thumps Butler with a low kick.
Hayashida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayashida connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayashida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hayashida scores with a head kick. Butler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hayashida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayashida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Hayashida.
Butler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hayashida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayashida misses with a head kick.
Hayashida stuffs the takedown attempt from Butler. Butler gets slowly back to his feet.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayashida lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashida tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayashida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayashida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayashida lands with a slapping head kick.
Hayashida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Hayashida gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Mikiya Hayashida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Butler.
Butler has Hayashida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayashida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hayashida tries to break the clinch but Butler is controlling the position.
Butler has Hayashida pressed against the cage, preventing Hayashida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hayashida is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position.
Hayashida tries to break free but Butler pushes him back against the cage.
Hayashida has had enough of the clinch but Butler keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hayashida is defending well.
Butler gets control of Hayashida's arms and successfully pulls guard. Butler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hayashida wants to get up but he can't break Butler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hayashida stands and throws Butler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Butler is trying to get back to half guard.
Hayashida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Butler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hayashida.
Hayashida working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida wants to stand but Butler has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hayashida's best efforts.
Hayashida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hayashida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Butler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayashida.
Butler trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayashida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butler kicks Hayashida off and gets to his feet.
Jerry Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayashida delivers a nice body kick.
Butler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Butler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayashida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Hayashida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayashida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikiya Hayashida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayashida is looking to slow Butler down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikiya Hayashida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayashida, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikiya Hayashida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cappy Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 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
22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappy Christian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian slaps away a takedown attempt from Refn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christian moves into the clinch.
Refn wants to take the fight to the mat but Christian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Refn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Refn cracks Christian with a nice body shot.
Refn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Refn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Refn is pulling down on Christian's head. It's preventing any offense from Christian, at least for the moment.
Christian wants to get up but he can't break Refn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Refn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Christian should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Refn has tightened it up now! Christian should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nicolas Refn!
Nicolas Refn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Collective (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis comes to the cage accompanied by If I Can't - 50 Cent. Collective has chosen Barricade as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Random Collective!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collective shoots in looking for a takedown but Ioannidis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collective's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ioannidis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Collective to the ground. Ioannidis is now in Collective's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Collective had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ioannidis defends it easily.
Ioannidis stops Collective from standing up.
Ioannidis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collective lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ioannidis!
Collective putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Collective landing strikes from the mount.
Collective can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ioannidis is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ioannidis is trying desperately to improve position.
Ioannidis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Collective pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ioannidis is bucking up trying to escape but Collective cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Collective trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ioannidis tries to hold on but Collective pushes him away.
Collective lands a nice shot to the head.
Ioannidis is working to get back to half guard.
Ioannidis tries to hold on but Collective pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collective is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ioannidis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collective landing shots from mount.
Collective has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collective breaks from Ioannidis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ioannidis tries to control Collective's body but Collective pushes him off. Ioannidis squirms to his side and now Collective has his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ioannidis rolls, trying to escape but Collective keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at Gold Standard Elite Gym inform us that Collective has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ioannidis fending off the submission attempt from Collective.
Collective has the hooks in. Ioannidis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ioannidis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Collective's guard. Nice work there by Ioannidis.
Ioannidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collective is striking but Ioannidis is not phased and passes to half guard.
Collective has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ioannidis is on him like a limpet, forcing Collective back against the cage.
Ioannidis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Collective clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Collective trying to control the hands but Ioannidis breaks the grip.
Ioannidis softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ioannidis has the hooks in. Collective is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ioannidis tightening his grip on Collective, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Collective's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis is not going to allow Collective to sit and survive in this position.
Collective holding both Ioannidis 's hands and preventing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ioannidis tries to get the hooks in deep but Collective pushed the leg off.
Ioannidis has the hooks in. Collective is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ioannidis landing with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collective prevents Ioannidis from getting a body triangle.
Even with his hooks in, Ioannidis manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Collective dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Collective closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ioannidis did well to prevent Collective getting side control.
Collective looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ioannidis is defending against the submission attempts here by Collective.
Collective thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ioannidis's head.
Collective missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ioannidis wants to get back to full guard.
Collective trying to control the action but Ioannidis is working from the bottom.
Ioannidis tries to get to full guard but Collective has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collective lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis is staying active underneath Collective, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collective 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Ioannidis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Collective thows a huge punch but Ioannidis dodges it nicely.
Collective is keen to just control but Ioannidis is a slippery customer.
Ioannidis wants to improve his position but Collective is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collective connects with a nice short shot to Ioannidis's temple.
Collective is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collective not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collective seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ioannidis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collective scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collective is trying to work for a kimura but Ioannidis is defending well.
Ioannidis wants to improve his position but Collective is controlling well.
Ioannidis is looking to control Collective's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ioannidis avoid being mounted?
Collective thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ioannidis's head.
Ioannidis taking some punishment here, with Collective in his half guard.
Collective seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ioannidis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ioannidis trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ioannidis is looking for a sweep. Collective is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collective content to control rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collective moves into range and clinches up with Ioannidis.
Collective breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collective shoots in and drives through. Ioannidis sprawls well.
Ioannidis leaves Collective with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ioannidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ioannidis rushes Collective and presses him up against the cage.
Ioannidis dodges an elbow strike from Collective.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis jumps guard.
Ioannidis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ioannidis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Collective controls the pace.
Ioannidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ioannidis, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collective accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ioannidis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collective defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collective scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collective postures up in Ioannidis's guard and throws a big left but Ioannidis blocks it.
Collective makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collective cracks Ioannidis with a solid left hand.
Collective trying to control the position from guard on top but Ioannidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Collective showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collective checks a leg kick.
Collective tries to sprawl but Ioannidis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Collective wants to get back to full guard.
Collective tries to kick Ioannidis off but Ioannidis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collective manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collective wants to sweep but no luck.
Ioannidis wants to stand but Collective is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ioannidis trying to control but Collective is working from the bottom.
Collective being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collective keeping full guard, as Ioannidis tries to pass.
Collective manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ioannidis manages to get himself to full guard.
Collective gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Collective closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Collective is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ioannidis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Collective stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collective moves into the clinch successfully.
Ioannidis pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collective trying to control the position from guard on top but Ioannidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collective scoring with some ground and pound.
Ioannidis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ioannidis 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.
Collective engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Random Collective.
Ioannidis clinches up with Collective and pushes him back against the cage.
Collective is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ioannidis can't fight it off and eventually Collective manages to take the fight to the floor. Ioannidis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ioannidis controls Collective momentarily but Collective frees himself.
Random Collective is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Collective won't allow Ioannidis to get back to his feet.
Collective slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aristos Ioannidis just wasn't active enough.
Collective fails with the takedown.
Ioannidis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Collective breaks from the clinch.
Collective with a poor takedown
and Ioannidis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ioannidis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collective tries to improve position but can't.
Aristos Ioannidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ioannidis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Collective has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Random Collective comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Collective winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Random Collective!
Random Collective thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Afolabi (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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195 lbs
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28
190 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Walken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Afolabi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afolabi shoots for a takedown but Walken saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Afolabi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walken did well to prevent Afolabi getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Afolabi wants to take a breather but Walken is having none of it.
Walken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Afolabi on the ground.
Walken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Afolabi.
Walken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Afolabi is keen to just control but Walken is a slippery customer.
James Afolabi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Walken looks to score with a jab to the body but Afolabi is just out of range.
Walken misses with a two punch combination.
Walken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Afolabi.
Horrible takedown by Afolabi or perhaps it was just good defense by Walken which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Afolabi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Afolabi circles away quickly and effectively.
Afolabi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Walken misses.
Walken circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Afolabi.
Walken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Afolabi.
Afolabi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walken.
Sloppy strikes from Afolabi. Those never looked like landing.
Walken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Afolabi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Afolabi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Afolabi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christopher Walken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walken avoids the body shot from Afolabi.
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!
Afolabi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Afolabi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walken counters with a series of strikes. Afolabi will be more careful next time no doubt.
James Afolabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walken gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Afolabi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Afolabi stands and steps away. Walken gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Afolabi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Afolabi throws a sloppy head kick and Walken moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Afolabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Walken.
A combination from Afolabi does no damage.
Walken swinging wildly here.
Walken connects with the punch.
Afolabi shoots in for a takedown but Walken shows good takedown defense.
Christopher Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Afolabi.
Some wild striking there from Walken.
Walken looks to score with a jab to the body but Afolabi is just out of range.
Afolabi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walken tries to avoid it but Afolabi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walken to the ground. Walken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Walken.
Afolabi tries to clinch but Walken is having none of it.
Afolabi defending well as Walken loads up on a big left hand.
Afolabi tries to clinch but Walken moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Afolabi slips a jab and a cross from Walken.
Afolabi misses with a series of wild punches.
Afolabi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Afolabi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walken swivels and escapes.
Afolabi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walken.
Afolabi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Walken both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walken gets caught flat footed, as Afolabi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Afolabi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Afolabi.
Afolabi throws a right and a left that Walken avoids nicely.
Afolabi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walken.
Afolabi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Afolabi thinking.
Afolabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walken avoids the head kick by Afolabi.
Afolabi throws a right hand that Walken ducks under and follows up with a left that Walken also avoids with ease.
Walken goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Afolabi wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Walken. Those never looked like landing.
Afolabi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Afolabi throws out a loose jab but Walken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christopher Walken is winning the standup battle so far.
Afolabi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walken swivels and escapes.
Afolabi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Afolabi does no damage.
Afolabi is breathing heavily.
Afolabi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walken catches Afolabi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Walken as Afolabi shoots in.
Christopher Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Afolabi.
Afolabi has a takedown stuffed.
Walken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walken looks to land a combination but Afolabi avoids it well.
Afolabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walken.
Afolabi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Afolabi tries to clinch up but Walken circles away and keeps his distance.
Afolabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Afolabi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Afolabi just misses with a punch to the body.
Walken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Afolabi wants to clinch.
Afolabi clinches up with Walken and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi looking to stall.
Afolabi is looking for a takedown.
Walken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walken wants to get back to striking at distance but Afolabi won't allow it.
Walken controlling the action here for a moment.
Walken prevents the takedown attempt.
Afolabi tries for a takedown but Walken manages to get underhooks.
Afolabi has Walken pressed against the cage, preventing Walken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walken wants to get back to striking at distance but Afolabi won't allow it.
Walken dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walken thuds a left hand into Afolabi's body.
Afolabi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walken scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Christopher Walken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Afolabi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walken avoids the body shot from Afolabi.
A punch combination from Afolabi misses.
Afolabi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walken stuffs the takedown attempt from Afolabi. Afolabi gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Afolabi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walken as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Walken.
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 Christopher Walken will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Walken throws a one two combo.
Afolabi shoots in but Walken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Afolabi clinches with his opponent.
Walken working hard to break the clinch.
Afolabi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Afolabi looking for a takedown.
Afolabi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Christopher Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Afolabi.
Walken has had enough of the clinch but Afolabi keeps him there for the moment.
Afolabi is trying to break free.
Afolabi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walken's efforts to push away.
Afolabi looking for a takedown.
Afolabi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walken has had enough of the clinch but Afolabi keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken wants to get back to striking at distance but Afolabi won't allow it.
Afolabi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walken is trying to force a seperation but Afolabi has the dominant position.
Afolabi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walken to keep the fight standing.
Afolabi wants a takedown but no success here.
Afolabi is working for takedown but Walken is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walken will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Afolabi up against the cage.
Afolabi is trying to drag Walken to the mat but Walken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi is looking for a takedown.
Walken can't break the clinch.
Afolabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Afolabi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Afolabi dodges the punch combination from Walken.
Walken misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Afolabi. Those never looked like landing.
Walken misses with a few strikes there.
Afolabi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walken is fending him off so far but Afolabi persists. Nope, Walken circles away and we're back to standing.
Afolabi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Afolabi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi shoots in for a takedown but Walken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walken lands a right hook to the body.
Walken throws a nice looking combination but Afolabi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walken scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Walken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walken takes a swing at Afolabi's ribcage but misses.
Walken slaps away a takedown attempt from Afolabi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Afolabi dives in and grabs Walken's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walken pushes down on Afolabi's head and hops out.
Walken lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Afolabi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken throws a series of strikes that have Afolabi backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Afolabi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Afolabi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Afolabi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walken thows a body shot but no joy.
Afolabi misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Afolabi.
Some wild striking there from Walken.
Walken scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Afolabi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Afolabi scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Walken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walken 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Walken!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Christopher Walken made sure he mentioned Backyard Fighting, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annunaki comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Aenima. Bill Annunaki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Annunaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt misses with a double jab
and Annunaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Annunaki swats away the attempt to clinch by McGirt.
McGirt shoots in but no luck this time.
Annunaki throws a leg kick which misses McGirt's front leg but catches the back leg as McGirt tries to avoid it.
Annunaki connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dirt McGirt has been cut.
McGirt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Annunaki. Annunaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Annunaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGirt closes the distance and clinches up with Annunaki, looking for a takedown. McGirt pushes Annunaki against the cage but Annunaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
McGirt wants to clinch up but Annunaki keeps it at a distance.
Annunaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGirt tries to clinch but Annunaki moves out of range.
Annunaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Annunaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Bill Annunaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirt McGirt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Annunaki.
McGirt looks winded!
Annunaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGirt's calf.
Annunaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Laoch Den in the buildup to the fight.
Annunaki has closed the distance and engaged McGirt in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Annunaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Annunaki cracks McGirt with a nice body shot.
Annunaki cracks McGirt with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Annunaki - that landed with a thud.
Annunaki lands a hook that snaps the head of McGirt backwards.
Annunaki lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Annunaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Annunaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Annunaki stalling.
Annunaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGirt backwards.
Annunaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Annunaki lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Annunaki - that landed with a thud.
Annunaki lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Annunaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGirt backwards.
McGirt is looking to break free of the clinch but Annunaki has double underhooks.
Annunaki cracks McGirt with a nice body shot.
Annunaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGirt backwards.
Annunaki avoiding damage as McGirt throws knees to the body.
Annunaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Annunaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Annunaki is leaning against McGirt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Annunaki.
Annunaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Annunaki lands a hook that snaps the head of McGirt backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Annunaki.
Annunaki presses McGirt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Annunaki cracks McGirt with a nice body shot.
Annunaki lands an elbow inside that McGirt shrugs off.
Annunaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Annunaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Annunaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGirt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Annunaki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGirt.
A hook to the body from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Annunaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Annunaki lands a hook that snaps the head of McGirt backwards.
McGirt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Annunaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Annunaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Annunaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Annunaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Annunaki lands an elbow inside that McGirt shrugs off.
McGirt trying to land knees to the body.
Annunaki lands an elbow that stopped McGirt in his tracks for a moment.
McGirt is rocked!
McGirt avoiding damage as Annunaki throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Annunaki.
McGirt is still on wobbly legs! Can Annunaki finish him?
A short uppercut from Annunaki.
Annunaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGirts head.
Annunaki lands a big right hand that drops McGirt! The killer instinct kicks in and Annunaki finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Annunaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Annunaki!
An out of breath Bill Annunaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Mc Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Mackaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Mc Donald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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17
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Mc Donald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mackaye!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Donald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mc Donald misses with a lunging right hand
and Mackaye counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mackaye tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mc Donald taking a bit of punishment here - Mackaye scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackaye is putting a hurting on Mc Donald here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mc Donald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Donald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mc Donald is looking for a sweep.
Mc Donald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mackaye's best efforts.
Mackaye lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mc Donald quite badly. Mc Donald pulls Mackaye in close trying to recover. Mackaye postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mc Donald on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mc Donald doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Mackaye!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mos Def (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Def comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mathematics kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
160 lbs
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30
170 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mos Def!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Def is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
Def drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Def has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Def leaning against his opponent.
Def is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Def putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Def leaning against his opponent.
Def keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Def with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Def lands a nice knee to the body.
Def is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Def putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Def manages to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
King is fighting to break Def's control of his arms but Def is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to stand but Def is controlling from the bottom.
Def trying to control the position here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mos Def hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Def rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Def lands a takedown into guard.
Def scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Def is controlling him.
Def is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Def has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Def sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Def is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Def has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can King defend it? Def steps over the head and cranks it - King is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Def!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mos Def!
A victorious Mos Def 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorgip Wallrium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rural Advantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Advantage has chosen Drain the Blood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
181 lbs
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32
172 lbs
16 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorgip Wallrium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rural Advantage!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallrium misses with the combination.
Advantage shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallrium sprawls well. He's pushed Advantage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Advantage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wallrium napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wallrium being controlled for a moment.
Wallrium wants to control but Advantage postures up.
Advantage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Advantage is trying to ground and pound but Wallrium uses the momentary lack of control by Advantage to regain half guard.
Advantage wants to control but Wallrium is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Advantage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallrium defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Advantage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallrium is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Synergy Fight Team (ACME) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wallrium taking some punishment here, with Advantage in his half guard.
Advantage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Advantage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Advantage there.
Advantage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wallrium regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Advantage.
Advantage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wallrium keeping moving, preventing Advantage from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Advantage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Advantage moves into the clinch successfully.
Advantage wants to break free but Wallrium has control.
Advantage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Advantage manages to break the clinch.
Wallrium tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Advantage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Advantage clinches.
Advantage avoiding damage as Wallrium throws knees to the body.
Advantage tries to pull guard but Wallrium forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Advantage.
Wallrium misses with an elbow strike.
Wallrium misses with an elbow over the top.
Advantage tries to break the clinch but Wallrium is controlling the position.
Wallrium missing with knees to the body.
Wallrium tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Advantage avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage is trying to push Wallrium away but Wallrium has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Advantage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wallrium is rocked!
Wallrium misses with an elbow strike.
Oh Wallrium is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Advantage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallrium throws a chopping leg kick but Advantage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Advantage shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Wallrium is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rural Advantage!
Rural Advantage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Js (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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34
265 lbs
33 - 32 - 0 |
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27
270 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
33 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Js!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Js circles away from the clinch attempt.
Js moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Js bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Js in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Overeem is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bach Js!
Bach Js looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm dedicating all those victories to the godfather of mma ! Royce!'.
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