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AD173: Samurai for an Eye PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Winston Wilson (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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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius York!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Winston Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
York misses with a wild combination.
York looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but York avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson lands a high kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
York looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
York moves to clinch but Wilson breaks away
and Wilson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wilson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
York throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Wade Winston Wilson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
York falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilson rushes York and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Julius York has been cut.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
York is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson landing knees to the head.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
York takes a knee to the side of the body.
York takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wilson jerks York's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! York drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Wilson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Wilson because York was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Wade Winston Wilson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Rubio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a front kick that sends Rubio stumbling back into the cage.
Rubio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubio wants to stand and escape but Morgan is having none of it.
Rubio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Rubio.
Morgan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan connects with a couple of short punches.
Morgan throws a strike but Rubio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubio stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
We've been hearing that Rubio has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rubio escapes and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rubio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rubio works to advance to full mount. Morgan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rubio wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to hold on but Rubio postures up.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Rubio tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Rubio with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Rubio looking to finish with strikes here!
Morgan stops Rubio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rubio is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Adam Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rubio darts in trying to clinch
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rubio won't be happy with that.
Rubio is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Morgan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Morgan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
Rubio trying to control the position but instead, Morgan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rubio into the cage.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Rubio trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rubio tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rubio to the ground. Rubio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rubio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morgan counters with a good low kick that Rubio was not able to check.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubio misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rubio wants to clinch but Morgan slips to the side
so Morgan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubio has wrist control.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan has gone for a leg lock! Rubio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morgan's guard.
Rubio tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Rubio passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Rubio is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubio to get the leverage.
Rubio passes to side control.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rubio wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Rubio has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Morgan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rubio yanks on the arm and Morgan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rubio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Rubio!
Adam Rubio made sure to mention his sponsor, Affordable Quality in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Torrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torrance comes to the cage accompanied by Shadow on the Sun by Audioslave. Li is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tourniquet by Evanescence. 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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175 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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Torrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Torrance.
Torrance blocks a head kick by Li.
Torrance throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
Torrance checks a low kick from Li.
Torrance scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torrance checks a leg kick.
Li moves away from the strike by Torrance.
Torrance checks a leg kick.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torrance.
Li motions for Torrance to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torrance takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Li is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torrance.
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!
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torrance.
Torrance blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice cross by Torrance.
Torrance looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Li has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Torrance lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li dodges the punch combination from Torrance.
Torrance's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Torrance duly obliges.
Li throws out a leg kick but Torrance moves out of range and Li only half commits.
The fighters circling - Torrance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torrance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Torrance. Those never looked like landing.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Li throws a leg kick which misses Torrance's front leg but catches the back leg as Torrance tries to avoid it.
Torrance takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torrance shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Li eats them both and turns towards Torrance to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Li throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrance attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li scores with a kick to the body.
Li throws a head kick but Torrance moves out of range.
Li throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torrance.
Torrance takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torrance checks a low kick from Li.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torrance.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torrance checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Li 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Torrance slips the punch.
Li throws a leg kick but Torrance checks it.
Torrance cracks Li with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torrance throws out the jab.
Torrance misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Li is looking to slow Torrance down with leg kicks.
Torrance connects with a body shot.
Li blocks a jab.
Torrance is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from Torrance finds it's target.
Torrance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Li goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li ducks under a wild hook from Torrance.
Torrance scores with a crisp jab that stopped Li in his tracks.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torrance is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torrance is out of range.
Li throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Torrance misses
and Li counters with a leg kick.
Torrance throws an off balance right hand
and Li counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torrance. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Torrance. That snapped Li's head back.
Li throws a leg kick but Torrance moved away.
Li misses with a head kick.
Torrance jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li slips a straight right by Torrance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Torrance finds it's way through Li's defenses.
Torrance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torrance throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Li counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Torrance is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Li. Torrance shrugs it off though.
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 Jack Torrance will probably get the nod.
That's time! Torrance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Torrance down.
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torrance throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Li throws a head kick but Torrance moves out of range.
Torrance has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Torrance misses with a wild combination.
Torrance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torrance. That's going to slow Li down.
Li misses with a straight left.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li tries to land a front kick but Torrance steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Torrance misses.
Li throws a head kick but Torrance moves out of range.
Torrance misses with a double jab.
Li walks into a stiff left hand from Torrance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torrance getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Li throws a hook to the side of Torrance's head but Torrance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torrance avoids the head kick by Li.
Torrance pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torrance looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Torrance misses.
Li tries to work over Torrance's front leg with a kick but Torrance checks it.
No joy there for Torrance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Torrance.
Li moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a head kick that misses
and Torrance counters with a thumping low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torrance, as that shot connected.
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!
Torrance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torrance. That did some damage!
Torrance misses the jab.
Li keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack Torrance is winning the standup battle so far.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Torrance.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Torrance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Torrance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrance thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Li scores with a push kick.
Torrance scores with a three punch combo!
Torrance throws a combination that misses
and Li counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torrance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torrance is looking to clinch.
Li throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torrance's head.
Torrance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li looks for the body kick but Torrance saw that one coming.
Torrance blocks a leg kick.
Torrance scores with a nice right hand.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torrance scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrance lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Torrance checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looks to land a body kick but Torrance moved away.
Li tries a low kick but Torrance avoids it.
Jack Torrance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torrance throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torrance. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li throws a right and a left that Torrance avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Torrance checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Torrance swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Li.
Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li misses the shot to the body.
Torrance misses with a wild combination.
Torrance checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 Jack Torrance will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Torrance tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torrance checks a low kick from Li.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs.
Li connects with a leg kick. Torrance looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Li.
A punch combination from Torrance misses.
Torrance lands a jab.
Torrance throws a one two combo.
Li has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Li misses
and Torrance counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Li.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torrance checks it well.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li staying out of range there.
Torrance throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torrance crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Li - the referee stops the clock and Torrance gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Li. Torrance manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torrance throws out the jab.
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torrance will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Li is looking to chop away at Torrance's legs.
Good leg kick by Torrance there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torrance falls off balance throwing a combination
and Li counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Torrance is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li throws a sloppy head kick
and Torrance counters with a nice body shot.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Torrance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Li lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torrance has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torrance and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick.
Torrance moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Torrance swinging wildly here.
Li throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Li misses with a head kick.
Li misses with a double jab
and Torrance counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Torrance lands an impressive looking overhand right. Li doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torrance. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torrance works the jab nicely.
Torrance misses with a leg kick.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Jet Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Li lands but Torrance takes it in his stride.
Jack Torrance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torrance throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li walks into a left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torrance.
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torrance bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torrance works Li's body with a nice hook.
Torrance goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrance displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Torrance lands a nice shot that snaps Li's head back.
Torrance checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torrance checks it well.
Torrance connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torrance is out of range and Li settles back down.
Torrance is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torrance misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Torrance coming out on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrance moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
A slapping leg kick lands for Li.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Torrance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Torrance.
Well Torrance has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jet Li!
Jet Li was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Psi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevo Poullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psi comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown - Europe. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abraham Psi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevo Poullin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psi forces Poullin back against the cage and clinches.
Poullin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poullin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Psi counters with a left to the body.
Psi thows a body shot but no joy.
Psi staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Psi.
Poullin defending well as Psi loads up on a big left hand.
Psi throws the left hand but Poullin avoids the punch easily.
Poullin connects with a solid leg kick.
Poullin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevo Poullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Psi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Psi clinches.
Poullin looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poullin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Psi up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Psi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poullin wants to get back to striking at distance but Psi won't allow it.
Psi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Psi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Psi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Psi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Psi taking a breather.
Poullin misses with a punch to the body.
Poullin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Psi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Poullin has Psi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Psi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abraham Psi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Poullin.
Poullin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Psi prevents it.
Poullin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Psis head.
Psi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poullin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Psis head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Stevo Poullin has been cut.
Psi throws an elbow that misses.
Poullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Psi moves away from the strike by Poullin.
Poullin throws a chopping leg kick but Psi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Psi with a jab.
Psi throws a looping overhand right but Poullin ducks down to avoid it.
Psi misses with a body shot.
Psi throws a leg kick that misses.
Poullin fails with a takedown attempt.
Psi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poullin under the eye.
Psi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poullin slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poullin. Psi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Psi takes a swing at Poullin's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psi misses with an uppercut. Poullin saw that one coming.
Psi throws the left hand but Poullin avoids the punch easily.
Poullin tries to keep at a distance but Psi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Psi fails to land.
Psi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Psi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poullin blocks a body shot from Psi.
Poullin is trying to break the clinch but Psi is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Psi is pressed up against the cage. Poullin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Psi down to the mat. Psi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Psi misses with a wild body shot.
Psi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poullin is trying to break free.
Psi is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Psi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poullin.
Psi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poullin backwards.
Poullin breaks from the clinch.
Psi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Psi lands with a straight right. Poullin didn't see that one coming.
Poullin drops his hands momentarily and Psi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poullin misses with a straight right.
Psi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poullin.
A jab from Poullin misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poullin throws a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Psi.
Poullin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poullin fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Psi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stevo Poullin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poullin throws a leg kick but Psi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poullin connects with a nice looking jab.
Poullin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Poullin wants to pass to mount but Psi is defending the position.
Psi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poullin.
Psi trying to hold on to Poullin's head to control him but Poullin postures up.
Psi wants to get back to his feet.
Poullin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poullin trying to control from Psi's half guard. Psi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Psi keeping moving, preventing Poullin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poullin cracks Psi with a solid left hand.
Poullin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poullin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Psi pulls Poullin in close to his closed guard and prevents Poullin from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Psi is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poullin 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.
Poullin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Poullin is thwarting Psi's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poullin seems to be looking for submissions.
Poullin prevents Psi from improving his position.
Poullin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Psi's head.
Poullin trying to control from half guard but Psi is working away.
Poullin thows a huge punch but Psi dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poullin wants to take a breather but Psi is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Psi tries to kick Poullin off in order to stand up. Poullin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Psi is trying to control Poullin's posture but Poullin avoids it.
Poullin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poullin landing strikes.
Poullin working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psi is pushing Poullin's head away, looking to escape. Poullin manages to hold on to the position though.
Psi is not content to let Poullin control the position.
Psi is looking to reverse the position.
Poullin is putting a hurting on Psi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Psi is looking for a sweep.
Poullin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Psi is avoiding damage well.
Psi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Poullin connects with a decent elbow.
Poullin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Poullin wants to control but Psi is keeping him busy.
Poullin lands a few punches from side control.
Poullin happy to just control the position for now.
Poullin is looking to take a break and control but Psi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poullin working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Psi tries to escape but Poullin is in control.
Psi is trying to improve his position.
Stevo Poullin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Psi wants to get back to his feet.
Psi is not content to let Poullin control the position.
Psi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psi taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevo Poullin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stevo Poullin'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!
Psi closes the distance and pushes Poullin back into the cage.
Poullin is looking for a takedown.
Poullin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Psi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Psi lands with a light punch inside.
Poullin wants to take the fight to the mat but Psi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abraham Psi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Poullin.
Psi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Psi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Psi to work.
Psi can't find room to land a body shot as Poullin controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Poullin.
Poullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poullin pushes Psi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poullin wants to get back to striking at distance but Psi won't allow it.
Poullin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Psi trying to control the position but instead, Poullin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Psi into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poullin goes for a takedown attempt but Psi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Poullin misses.
Psi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poullin backs up against the cage.
Poullin looks to throw the jab but Psi is out of range.
Poullin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Psi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Psi clinches.
Psi is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Psi.
Poullin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Psi after a bit of a struggle.
Poullin has picked Psi up - he's going for a ride! Poullin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Psi is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poullin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Psi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Psi wants to get back to his feet.
Poullin content to control rather than advance.
Psi is trying to stand back up but Poullin is controlling him
Poullin winds up and cracks Psi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Psi tries to kick Poullin off but Poullin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Psi kicks Poullin off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abraham Psi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Poullin wants to get back to striking at distance but Psi won't allow it.
Psi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Psi lands with a left to the head.
Poullin is looking to control Psi's arms but Psi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poullin has his back to the cage.
Poullin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poullin is looking to break free of the clinch but Psi has double underhooks.
Psi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abraham Psi is winning the standup battle so far.
Psi moves into the clinch successfully.
Poullin can't find room to land a body shot as Psi controls the action.
Psi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Psi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poullin can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poullin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poullin wants to take the fight to the mat but Psi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Psi working aggressively here.
Poullin can't get the takedown.
Psi lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Psi misses with a punch to the body.
Psi stops a takedown attempt from Poullin.
Poullin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poullin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poullin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Psi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psi closes the distance and clinches.
Poullin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Psi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Psi 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Psi!
Abraham Psi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Laak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Steinberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Laak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Steinberg!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinberg wants to slow Laak down by chopping away at his legs.
Laak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laak missing with knees to the body.
Laak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steinberg avoids it.
Steinberg managing to block the knees to the body from Laak.
Laak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laak breaks from the clinch.
Steinberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laak manages to avoid it.
Laak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steinberg doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laak checks a leg kick.
Steinberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steinberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laak.
Laak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steinberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laak moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Steinberg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steinberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laak lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steinberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laak moves out of range of the strikes.
Laak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steinberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steinberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laak scores with a spinning back kick!
Laak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steinberg.
Laak throws a nice looking combination but Steinberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steinberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steinberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laak with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laak.
Steinberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Laak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Laak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steinberg throws a right hand that misses
and Laak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laak looks to throw the jab but Steinberg is out of range.
Steinberg connects with a body shot.
A big right from Steinberg misses.
Steinberg tries to land a leg kick but Laak saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Laak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laak is keeping busy.
Laak misses with a knee to the head.
Laak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Frank Steinberg has been cut.
Laak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laak breaks the clinch.
Steinberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steinberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Laak.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laak pushes off an throws an elbow but Steinberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steinberg's efforts to push away.
Steinberg trying to stall but Laak improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laak with a knee to the head.
Steinberg misses with the head strike.
Steinberg prevents a body shot from Laak.
Steinberg takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laak is looking to score with low kicks.
Laak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laak.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steinberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Laak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laak lands an elbow inside that Steinberg shrugs off.
Laak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Laak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Steinberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steinberg cracks Laak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Laak tenderised Steinberg's leg. Steinberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Steinberg misses.
Steinberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steinberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laak lands a head kick. Steinberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laak misses with a kick to the body.
Laak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laak misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steinberg misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Steinberg.
Steinberg misses with an uppercut.
Laak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Steinberg. Beautiful body shot.
Steinberg jabs Laak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steinberg's sensitive parts.
Steinberg misses with a straight right.
Steinberg throws a body punch but Laak moves out of range.
Laak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steinberg 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 two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Steinberg misses.
Laak misses the shot to the body.
Steinberg loads up on a big right hand but Laak slips the punch.
Steinberg 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.
Steinberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laak throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinberg throws an overhand right that lands on Laak's shoulder, as Laak tries to avoid the shot.
Laak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steinberg.
Danga de danga de dang - Laak scores with a four punch combination!
Laak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steinberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steinberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steinberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laak lands with a hook. Steinberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Laak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laak throws a lazy right hand but Steinberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laak.
Steinberg moves out of range as Laak throws a body kick.
Steinberg throws the left hand but Laak avoids the punch easily.
Steinberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laak moves out of range as Steinberg strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laak moves out of range of the body kick from Steinberg.
Laak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steinberg moves away.
Laak moves out of range as Steinberg throws a body kick.
Steinberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steinberg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laak takes a step back to recover.
Laak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steinberg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Laak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laak throws a body punch but Steinberg moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Steinberg as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Laak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Steinberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Laak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steinberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Laak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steinberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laak controls the pace.
Steinberg 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.
Steinberg trying to keep a closed guard but Laak is proving a slippery customer.
Laak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laak stopping the sweep attempt from Steinberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laak trying to control but Steinberg is working from the bottom.
Phil Laak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Laak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steinberg has time to react.
Laak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laak shoots in for a takedown but Steinberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg delivers a nice body kick.
Laak looks to score with a jab to the body but Steinberg is just out of range.
Steinberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Laak is just out of range.
Phil Laak is winning the standup battle so far.
Laak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steinberg 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.
Phil Laak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frank Steinberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steinberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Steinberg blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laak lands with a nice body kick.
Steinberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laak works the jab nicely.
Laak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steinberg, as that shot connected.
Steinberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laak misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laak, right into the meat.
Steinberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Steinberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laak slips under a jab from Steinberg.
Steinberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Steinberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laak gets a clinch.
Laak tries to land a knee to the head but Steinberg blocks with his arms.
Laak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laak throws an elbow that misses.
Steinberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frank Steinberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steinberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laak backwards.
Laak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laak staying out of range there.
Steinberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steinberg looks to land a left hand but Laak moved out of range nicely.
Phil Laak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steinberg throws a hook to the side of Laak's head but Laak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Laak.
Well Laak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Laak!
After the big win, Phil Laak made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Benjamin Jr has chosen Beheaded in Paris by Cradled To Grave as his entrance music. 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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier takes one to the side of the head.
Xavier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benjamin Jr.
Xavier checks a leg kick nicely.
Benjamin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Xavier slips the punch.
Benjamin Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benjamin Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook to the side of Xavier's head but Xavier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xavier misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin Jr takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benjamin Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Xavier. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Benjamin Jr misses.
Xavier just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benjamin Jr circles away.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Benjamin Jr looks to land a left hand but Xavier moved out of range nicely.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xavier. Xavier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benjamin Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Benjamin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Benjamin Jr takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Benjamin Jr misses.
We've been hearing reports that Xavier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Xavier is pressing down on Benjamin Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamin Jr is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr is controlling Xavier's trapped leg to prevent Xavier from advancing to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier trying to mount his opponent but Benjamin Jr defends it.
Benjamin Jr is looking to escape.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Benjamin Jr is defending well.
Benjamin Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Xavier is on him like a limpet, forcing Benjamin Jr back against the cage.
Xavier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benjamin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benjamin Jr prevents a body shot from Xavier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr misses with the head strike.
Xavier tries to pull guard but Benjamin Jr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bittor Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benjamin Jr!
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benjamin Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benjamin Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjamin Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benjamin Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Benjamin Jr catches Xavier right on the button with a cross.
Benjamin Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamin Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Benjamin Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin Jr misses the target.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice looking combination but Xavier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xavier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick
and Xavier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xavier.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamin Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavier stops Benjamin Jr from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Benjamin Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benjamin Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benjamin Jr avoids the body shot from Xavier.
Benjamin Jr tests Xavier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benjamin Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook to the side of Xavier's head but Xavier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xavier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good work by Benjamin Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Benjamin Jr misses its intended target.
Donk. Xavier catches Benjamin Jr right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Benjamin Jr misses its intended target.
Xavier looking to score a takedown here. Benjamin Jr is defending well but Xavier drives through and ends up in Benjamin Jr's guard.
Benjamin Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamin Jr, not yet.
Xavier trying to control but Benjamin Jr is working from the bottom.
Xavier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benjamin Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benjamin Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Xavier is proving a slippery customer.
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bittor Xavier just wasn't active enough.
Benjamin Jr clobbers Xavier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benjamin Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier defending well as Benjamin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Xavier throws a leg kick but Benjamin Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benjamin Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benjamin Jr connects with a jab.
Benjamin Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benjamin Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xavier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xavier staying out of range there.
Xavier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benjamin Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Benjamin Jr cracks Xavier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Benjamin Jr. No joy for Xavier on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
A left lands for Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xavier.
Xavier misses with a body shot.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benjamin Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xavier lands an overhand right.
Benjamin Jr lands a jab to the head.
Benjamin Jr wants to land a leg kick but Xavier is out of range.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands a jab to Xavier's midsection.
Benjamin Jr misses with a body shot.
Benjamin Jr misses with an uppercut.
Xavier goes for a double leg but Benjamin Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benjamin Jr continues to drive forward.
A shot in the inside from Benjamin Jr.
Xavier misses with a body punch.
Benjamin Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin Jr lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier tries to pull guard but Benjamin Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bittor Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Xavier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benjamin Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin Jr lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the liver by Benjamin Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Xavier throws a sloppy body shot
and Benjamin Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight right.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xavier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benjamin Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xavier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benjamin Jr is pulling down on Xavier's head to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier is pushing down on Benjamin Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benjamin Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Xavier has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjamin Jr is just riding it out for now. Xavier eventually gives up the hold.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but Benjamin Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xavier to get the leverage.
Benjamin Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamin Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xavier.
Xavier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Benjamin Jr to regain full guard.
Benjamin Jr wants to stand up but Xavier is controlling him.
Xavier pushes down on Benjamin Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier thows a huge punch but Benjamin Jr dodges it nicely.
Benjamin Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benjamin Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benjamin Jr trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xavier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xavier tries to pass to full mount but Benjamin Jr defends it.
Benjamin Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xavier wants to free his trapped foot but Benjamin Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benjamin Jr keeps working.
Xavier works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier breaks from Benjamin Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Benjamin Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Xavier landing strikes from the mount and Benjamin Jr is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Benjamin Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Benjamin Jr!
Xavier tries for a kimura but Benjamin Jr is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bittor Xavier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benjamin Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Benjamin Jr!
An out of breath Thomas Benjamin Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. Penn has chosen Go To Church as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Jefferson lands with a nice body punch.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Jefferson thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
Jefferson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penn momentarily.
Jefferson darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
I was talking to Jefferson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Penn misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Penn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jefferson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jefferson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to maintain a safe position but Penn gets an underhook and turns Jefferson into the cage.
Jefferson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Brian Penn has been cut.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Jefferson.
Jefferson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn tries to work over Jefferson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jefferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jefferson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jefferson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
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!
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jefferson pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jefferson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson lands with a left to the head.
Jefferson is trying to maintain a safe position but Penn gets an underhook and turns Jefferson into the cage.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Penn up against the cage.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Penn.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Penn misses with the head strike.
A short left from Jefferson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Jefferson.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Penn as Jefferson tries to tie him up.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Penn avoids the damage to the body.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside.
Jefferson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Penn is keeping busy.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working Penn over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jefferson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Jefferson lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Jefferson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Penn.
Jefferson looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Penn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Jefferson clinches.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Jefferson crunches a lovely knee into Penn's ribcage.
Jefferson avoiding damage as Penn throws knees to the body.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Jefferson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
Jefferson tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Penn pushes Jefferson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Jefferson lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferson.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
Penn is rocked!
Jefferson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him?
Jefferson pushes Penn against the cage. Jefferson is working some dirty boxing. Jefferson pushes off with a quick right hook! Penn goes down! Penn tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jefferson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cruz Jefferson!
A very excited looking Cruz Jefferson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Young Il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Schwetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Il's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RATM - Renegades of Funk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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32
154 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Young Il!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Schwetty!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwetty misses with a straight right.
Schwetty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Il counters with a single leg into guard. Schwetty didn't expect that.
Il chips away with some ground and pound.
Il wants to control from the top but Schwetty keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schwetty can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Il accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Il trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Il tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwetty is retaining full guard.
Il trying to control but Schwetty is working from the bottom.
Il sitting in guard here, content to control.
Il 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwetty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Il is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il throwing strikes from guard but Schwetty blocks nicely.
Il throws a big right hand that misses.
Il trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Il scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Il working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwetty has momentary wrist control but Il slips an elbow through the middle.
Il throws an elbow that misses. Schwetty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Il's guard. Nice move by Schwetty!
Il managing to control the position.
Schwetty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Il tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Il to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Schwetty is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Il pulls down on the head and he's put Schwetty to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kim Young Il!
A victorious Kim Young Il thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All of the Lights. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez swings for the body but Kyzer moves out of range.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nate Kyzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyzer has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Kyzer misses with some punches.
Kyzer looking for a takedown.
Kyzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Kyzer tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Kyzer back against the cage.
Kyzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
Sanchez is looking to control Kyzer's arms but Kyzer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Kyzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Kyzer seems unphased.
No joy there for Kyzer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Kyzer sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyzer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kyzer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kyzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Kyzer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyzer is looking to clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Kyzer digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyzer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyzer moves out of range of the body kick.
Kyzer thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kyzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Kyzer.
Kyzer digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyzer manages to avoid it.
Kyzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyzer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kyzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Kyzer tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyzer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kyzer.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Kyzer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyzer throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kyzer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Kyzer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Kyzer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kyzer slips under a jab.
Kyzer looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Kyzer scores with a jab.
Sanchez thumps Kyzer with a low kick.
Kyzer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kyzer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Kyzer's body.
Kyzer is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Kyzer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyzer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Kyzer improves position.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kyzer lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer misses with the head strike.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyzer's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyzer's elbow.
I was talking to Kyzer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kyzer fails to land.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Kyzer avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Kyzer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyzer.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyzer prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
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 Nate Kyzer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Kyzer loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Kyzer is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyzer.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Kyzer.
Kyzer gets a clinch.
Kyzer has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyzer lands with a right to the head.
Kyzer has picked Sanchez up - he's going for a ride! Kyzer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kyzer trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyzer is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez controlling the position well.
Kyzer wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez won't allow Kyzer to pass to mount.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Kyzer is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kyzer tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kyzer slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kyzer counters with a nice body kick.
Kyzer is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyzer.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kyzer.
Kyzer throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kyzer.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Kyzer's head but Kyzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Kyzer moved out of range.
A big right from Kyzer misses.
Kyzer misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Kyzer's leg. Kyzer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Kyzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyzer. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyzer instigates a clinch.
Kyzer gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyzer can't get the takedown.
Kyzer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kyzer goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kyzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kyzer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kyzer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyzer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyzer throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez thows a body kick. Kyzer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kyzer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kyzer slips a jab from Sanchez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kyzer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyzer's head.
Kyzer misses the shot to the body.
Kyzer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez lunges at Kyzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyzer's hand.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyzer.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyzer.
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 Nate Kyzer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Kyzer's head back.
Kyzer tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyzer.
Sanchez throws a hook but Kyzer avoids it easily.
Kyzer misses with a looping left.
Kyzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Kyzer throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Kyzer moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Kyzer tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Kyzer rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kyzer fails to land.
Kyzer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyzer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyzer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Kyzer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyzer's gas tank.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyzers head.
Kyzer lands a nice uppercut.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez pushes Kyzer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyzer's elbow.
Kyzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyzer is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyzer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Kyzer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Kyzer stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Kyzer trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Kyzer stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Kyzer from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate Kyzer.
Kyzer drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Kyzer lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Kyzer tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyzer lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyzer lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kyzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Kyzer.
Sanchez trying to stall but Kyzer improves his position.
A short right from Kyzer.
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!
Kyzer working aggressively here.
Nate Kyzer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kyzer throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kyzer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyzer scores with a hook to the body.
Kyzer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez trying to stall but Kyzer improves his position.
Kyzer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez is leaning against Kyzer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Kyzer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez just leaning against Kyzer, taking a breather.
Kyzer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Kyzer controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kyzer's hands.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Kyzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyzer moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyzer should have avoided that one.
Kyzer throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyzer.
Kyzer is looking to clinch.
Kyzer misses with a looping left.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kyzer moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyzer. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez scores with a jab. Kyzer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyzer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Kyzer throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyzer closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyzer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kyzer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is controlling Kyzer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez won't allow Kyzer to pass to mount.
Nate Kyzer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kyzer walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez tests Kyzer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Kyzer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyzer.
Kyzer tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Kyzer closes the distance and clinches.
Kyzer lands a shoulder strike.
Kyzer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyzer working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kyzer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez has Kyzer pressed against the cage.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Kyzer blocks it.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Kyzer.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Kyzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kyzer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyzer lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kyzer tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Kyzer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyzer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer had his way with Diego Sanchez in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kyzer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Kyzer.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kyzer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Kyzer misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kyzer lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Kyzer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Kyzer tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyzer moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Kyzer walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kyzer.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Kyzer.
Kyzer tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Kyzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Kyzer tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyzer manages to avoid it.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Kyzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyzer throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Kyzer looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Kyzer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Kyzer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Kyzer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyzer tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Kyzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez is working Kyzer over against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kyzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyzer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kyzer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyzer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Kyzer's ribs.
Kyzer staying out of range there.
Kyzer misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Kyzer tries to clinch up.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyzer lands a high kick!
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez motions for Kyzer to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyzer throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kyzer.
Kyzer scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez jabs Kyzer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kyzer connects with a crisp jab.
Kyzer clinches.
Kyzer tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyzer misses with a body punch.
Kyzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Kyzer tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kyzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyzer has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Kyzer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Kyzer working aggressively here.
Kyzer can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Kyzer blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Sanchez.
I think Kyzer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kyzer!
Nate Kyzer retains his featherweight title!
Nate Kyzer made sure to mention his sponsor, [CWCE] Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Money - Take me home tonight. The crowd seem to be enjoying Prime's choice of entrance music: Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
29 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harold Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Howard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prime lands a lovely overhand right.
Prime throws a jab but it's blocked by Howard.
Prime throws a low kick but Howard avoids it.
Howard throws a looping overhand right but Prime ducks down to avoid it.
Prime wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
Howard digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
A slow jab from Howard misses its intended target.
Prime darts in and clinches Howard up against the cage.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Prime, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Prime fails to land.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Howard controls the action.
Howard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
Howard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howard scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howard.
Howard misses with the head strike.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Prime blocking some punches.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howard lands a nice uppercut.
Prime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard tries to land a knee to the head but Prime blocks with his arms.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Howard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Howard controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Prime.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prime blocking some punches.
Prime tries to land knees in the clinch but Howard avoids the damage to the body.
Howard lands a nice uppercut.
Howard lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howard's elbow.
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Prime avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
Howard prevents a body shot from Prime.
Howard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Howard swings wildly with an uppercut but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard.
Prime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Prime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Prime gets through Howard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howard working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Prime misses with a body punch.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Prime fails to land.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Howard controls the action.
Howard working aggressively here.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prime presses Howard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howard.
Prime gets through Howard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Howard controls the action.
Howard lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prime.
Howard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Prime.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Howard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prime misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prime's elbow.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howard's elbow.
Prime tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
Howard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Howard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howard's elbow.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prime lands a left hand.
Howard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howard tries a knee to the head but Prime blocks it.
Howard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Prime is looking to slow Howard down with leg kicks.
Howard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard throws a jab but it's blocked by Prime.
Howard throws a body punch but Prime moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Prime.
Howard tries to clinch up but Prime circles away and keeps his distance.
Prime's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prime duly obliges.
A punch combination from Prime misses.
Prime clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime misses with a body punch.
Howard throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
Prime lands a shoulder strike.
Howard throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
Prime misses with some punches.
Prime tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prime misses with a body punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Prime. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Prime putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Howard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howard's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Howard swings wildly with an uppercut but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Prime.
A right hand to the body from Prime.
Prime tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howard prevents a body shot from Prime.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard blocks an uppercut.
Prime misses with a body punch.
Prime lands a body punch in the clinch.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Prime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howard.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prime lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prime scores with a shot to the side of Howard's head.
Howard misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Howard controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
A shot in the inside from Prime.
A hook to the body from Prime.
Prime lands a right hand.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as Howard controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prime.
Howard lands a left hand.
Prime pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howard blocks a body shot from Prime.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prime.
Prime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prime landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A left hand lands to the body for Prime.
Prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Optimus Prime seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Prime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Prime gets through Howard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Prime is leaning against Howard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prime lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Prime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime pushes Howard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howard's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Prime.
Prime digs a right hand underneath Howard's ribcage. Howard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
A right hand to the body from Prime.
Howard blocks a body shot from Prime.
Prime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prime works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prime lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Prime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime scores with a shot to the side of Howard's head.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prime throws an elbow but it misses.
Prime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Prime tries a body shot but Howard blocks it.
Prime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Prime.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Prime.
Prime cracks Howard with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prime lands a body punch.
Prime lands with a left to the head.
Prime lands a body punch.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howard's elbow.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Prime wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
Howard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prime throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Howard - that will leave a mark!
Donk. Prime catches Howard right on the button with a cross.
Prime moves away from the strike by Howard.
Howard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prime finds it's way round the side to connect with Howard's head.
Howard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prime lands a leg kick that knocks Howard off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prime gets a clinch.
Prime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Prime.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prime.
A hook to the body from Prime.
Prime lands a right hand.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Prime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prime gets through Howard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prime works on Howard's body with a couple of short punches.
Prime lands a nice uppercut.
Howard is rocked!
Prime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Howard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prime scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Prime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prime.
Prime pushes Howard against the cage. Prime is working some dirty boxing. Prime pushes off with a quick right hook! Howard goes down! Howard tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Prime moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime 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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