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UPF-M 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urban Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Natural Born Killers Soundtrack. 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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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Urban Fox!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fox is out of range.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Fox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick there by Baker.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fox lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Johny Baker has been cut.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker misses with a kick to the body.
Baker throws the kick towards the body but Fox avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch.
Fox tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
Baker stalling.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fox pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fox being controlled against the cage.
Baker is trying to maintain a safe position but Fox gets an underhook and turns Baker into the cage.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from Fox.
Fox connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker's face.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baker blocking some punches.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Fox looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
Fox dodges an elbow strike from Baker.
Fox misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
Fox missing with knees to the body.
Fox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fox as Baker tries to tie him up.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice jab there from Baker.
Fox checks a leg kick nicely.
Fox blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Fox blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Fox counters by clinching up.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker throws a wild body kick that Fox sees coming a mile off.
Fox blocks a low kick nicely.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fox blocks it with crossed arms.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Baker avoiding damage as Fox throws knees to the body.
Fox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Johny Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Baker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker is pushing Fox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker motions for Fox to come forward. Baker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baker looking to stall.
Fox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox misses with a knee to the head.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox working Baker over with knees to the body.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Baker blocks with his arms.
Fox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Fox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
Baker is trying to force a seperation but Fox has the dominant position.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Baker trying to stall but Fox improves his position.
Baker misses with a knee to the head.
Fox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Baker blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox misses with a knee to the head.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fox obliges.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fox working Baker over with knees to the body.
Fox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baker is looking to break free of the clinch but Fox has double underhooks.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker rushes Fox and presses him up against the cage.
Fox prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Baker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fox looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fox as Baker tries to tie him up.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fox. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fox tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fox misses with a punch to the body.
Fox avoids the elbow strike from Baker, against the cage.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Fox.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Baker blocks with his arms.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Fox moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baker - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urban Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Baker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
Baker throws a lazy body kick
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker throws an elbow that misses.
Fox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Baker blocks an elbow strike.
Baker avoiding damage as Fox throws knees to the body.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Urban Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Baker blocks with his arms.
Fox prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Baker is trying to push Fox away but Fox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fox tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Fox.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
Fox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johny Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Fox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
Baker tries to circle away but Fox has him pinned against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Fox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fox avoids a kick to the body.
Baker wants to land a leg kick but Fox is out of range.
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Fox in a clinch.
Baker is trying to break free.
Fox blocks an elbow strike from Baker.
Fox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Baker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Fox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fox tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fox eats them both and turns towards Baker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Baker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fox checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggie Shackleton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Time Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleton lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Time Bang has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Bang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bang misses with a takedown
and Shackleton counters with a low kick, right behind Bang 's knee.
Good leg kick by Shackleton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab from Shackleton.
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!
Shackleton lands a jab-cross combination.
Bang is rocked!
Shackleton scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shackleton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Time Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang has his takedown stuffed
and Shackleton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bang! Shackleton lets Bang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bang misses with a takedown attempt
and Shackleton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Oooooh!!! Shackleton has knocked Bang down with a huge combo! Shackleton steps away and waves a wobbly Bang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shackleton connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bang - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biggie Shackleton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Draiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Carl Draiman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Carl Draiman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Draiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draiman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Draiman tries to move to mount but Kuivanen blocks the move with his legs.
Kuivanen is trying to get back to his feet.
Kuivanen throws Draiman to one side and escapes!
Kuivanen tries to work over Draiman's front leg with a kick but Draiman checks it.
Draiman feints and as Kuivanen raises his hands in defense, Draiman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Draiman prevents Kuivanen from getting back to his feet.
Draiman forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draiman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuivanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuivanen is not content to let Draiman control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draiman is just content to waste time from the top position. Kuivanen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Draiman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuivanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draiman stops Kuivanen from standing up.
Draiman looking to pass the guard.
Draiman stops Kuivanen from standing up.
Kuivanen is looking to stand back up but Draiman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuivanen.
Draiman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuivanen tries to kick Draiman off but Draiman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draiman wants to control but Kuivanen is keeping him busy.
Draiman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carl Draiman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kuivanen throws a right and a left that Draiman avoids nicely.
Kuivanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Draiman is out of range and Kuivanen settles back down.
Kuivanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draiman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuivanen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draiman looking to pass the guard.
Draiman wants to control from the top but Kuivanen keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuivanen wants to stand but Draiman is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen looks winded!
Draiman wants to stand but Kuivanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Draiman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuivanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuivanen is wriggling around but Draiman manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draiman wants to take a breather but Kuivanen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draiman is trying for a kimura here. Kuivanen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Draiman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Draiman!
After winning the bout, Carl Draiman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alucard Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alucard Tepes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alucard Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grabowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Tepes tries to sprawl out of it but Grabowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tepes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damian Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes checks it well.
Tepes checks a leg kick.
Tepes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski feints a jab promting Tepes to slip. Grabowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tepes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grabowski staying out of range there.
Grabowski throws a right hand that Tepes ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes also avoids with ease.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tepes defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grabowski.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes.
Grabowski throws a one two combo.
Grabowski connects with a crisp jab.
Grabowski lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabowski is defended easily by Tepes.
Tepes misses with a straight left.
Tepes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
Tepes has managed to clinch.
Tepes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Damian Grabowski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski blocks an uppercut.
Tepes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grabowski backwards.
Grabowski takes a shot to the head.
Tepes is working Grabowski over against the cage.
Tepes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tepes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grabowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tepes scores with a shoulder strike.
Tepes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Tepes on the inside.
Tepes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes digs a right hand into Grabowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grabowski's gas tank.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Grabowski.
Tepes lands with a light punch inside.
Tepes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes lands with a light punch inside.
Damian Grabowski's cut is getting worse.
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!
Tepes lands a right hand.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Tepes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Tepes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tepes dips a shoulder and cracks Grabowski with a mighty uppercut! Grabowski falls back against the cage and Tepes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Grabowski is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tepes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alucard Tepes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Giraldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Sorrowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Giraldo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorrowe misses with a lunging right hand
and Giraldo counters with a nice body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Sorrowe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Giraldo lands a nice shot that snaps Sorrowe's head back.
Giraldo throws a jab when Sorrowe was well out of range.
Giraldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Greg Giraldo has been cut.
Sorrowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sorrowe misses with a body shot.
Giraldo ducks under a wild hook from Sorrowe.
Giraldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giraldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorrowe.
Giraldo slips a jab from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Sorrowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giraldo needs to keep his hands up - Sorrowe had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giraldo ducks straight into an uppercut from Sorrowe and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Giraldo manages to regain guard straight away.
Giraldo is rocked!
Sorrowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sorrowe 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.
Sorrowe postures up in Giraldo's guard and throws a big left but Giraldo blocks it.
Giraldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sorrowe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo wants to sweep here but Sorrowe controlling him for the moment.
Sorrowe cracks Giraldo with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorrowe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sorrowe lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Giraldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sorrowe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sorrowe is working Giraldo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sorrowe stands up over Giraldo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Giraldo has momentary wrist control but Sorrowe slips an elbow through the middle.
Giraldo is still in real trouble! Can Sorrowe finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorrowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Giraldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Sorrowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Giraldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorrowe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Giraldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Giraldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo has momentary wrist control but Sorrowe slips an elbow through the middle.
Sorrowe is in close to Giraldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sorrowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorrowe postures up and lands a big shot to Giraldo's brow.
Sorrowe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Giraldo covers up, he's hurt! Sorrowe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sorrowe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sorrowe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Sorrowe!
An out of breath Sean Sorrowe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Greg Giraldo spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigellinus Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tigellinus Satanae has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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229 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tigellinus Satanae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Satanae as Freeman shoots in.
Freeman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Satanae is trying to defend but Freeman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Freeman lands with a punch from half guard.
Freeman with the ground and pound but Satanae uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Satanae manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Freeman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Satanae pulls his leg out and moves away.
Freeman throws the left hand but Satanae avoids the punch easily.
Freeman misses with a right hand
and Satanae counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Freeman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Freeman pulls guard effortlessly.
Satanae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Satanae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
Satanae content to stall in guard here.
Satanae gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Freeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satanae.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Satanae doesn't seem bothered though.
Satanae wants to clinch.
Freeman's corner calls for a 1-2. Freeman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satanae is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Freeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Satanae as Freeman shoots in.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Satanae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Satanae looks to land a right hand but Freeman moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Satanae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Freeman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Freeman jumps guard.
Satanae decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freeman, up you get!
Satanae moves into the clinch.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Freeman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Satanae pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freeman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Satanae tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Satanae parries the strikes from Freeman easily there. Freeman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Satanae to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman working Satanae over with strikes.
It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut.
Satanae is looking to escape.
Satanae is trying to get back to full guard.
Freeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Satanae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Satanae blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freeman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Freeman looking to secure an arm triangle but Satanae defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tigellinus Satanae's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Freeman jabs Satanae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Freeman has a takedown stuffed.
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Satanae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman goes for a double leg but Satanae avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Satanae continues to drive forward.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Satanae swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satanae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freeman.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman jumps guard but Satanae turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanae lands a left hand.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Freeman jumps guard.
Freeman working for a triangle but Satanae defends it easily.
Freeman is working an open guard so Satanae takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Satanae slips under a jab from Freeman.
Tigellinus Satanae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Satanae is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman throws the left hand but Satanae avoids the punch easily.
Satanae tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it.
Satanae tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satanae looks to land a right hand but Freeman moved out of range.
Satanae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Satanae defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Satanae is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a body punch but Satanae moves out of range.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Satanae tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Satanae's guard.
Satanae wants to stand and escape but Freeman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
Huey Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freeman is posturing up here but Satanae has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Freeman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Freeman has to tap! Slick submission there by Satanae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tigellinus Satanae!
Tigellinus Satanae seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanko comes to the cage accompanied by Oh No by Gogol Bordello. Cena has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Vanko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Cena!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena throws a series of punches but Vanko moves out of range.
Cena throws a nice looking combination but Vanko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cena bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Ivan Vanko has been cut.
Vanko checks a low kick from Cena.
Cena throws a jab when Vanko was well out of range.
Cena shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vanko eats them both and turns towards Cena to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cena fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cena getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanko.
Vanko moves into the clinch.
Vanko throws an elbow but it misses.
Vanko throws a punch but it's blocked by Cena.
Cena misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanko tries to throw a body punch but Cena avoids it by throwing Vanko back against the cage.
Cena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cena blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vanko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cena's brow.
Cena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cena connects with a crisp jab.
Ivan Vanko's cut is getting worse.
Cena throws a lazy right hand but Vanko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cena throws the left hand but Vanko avoids the punch easily.
Cena scores with a jab. Vanko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ivan Vanko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vanko throws a head punch that misses.
Vanko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cena's elbow.
Cena working aggressively here.
Cena manages to break the clinch.
Cena throws a leg kick that misses.
Cena has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Felix Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanko manages to avoid it.
Vanko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cena lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vanko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jeez, Ivan Vanko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Vanko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Felix Cena!
Felix Cena is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Felix Cena said 'Thank you to all the fans who supported me. To my family and friends. This is all I can say... "The Champ is Here"!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stacee Jaxee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxee comes into the arena with Pour Some Sugar on Me by Stacee Jaxx blaring out of the sound system. 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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19
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaxee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothers in the buildup to the fight.
Jaxee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaxee moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaxee throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Jaxee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaxee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaxee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaxee lands with a right hand.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Jaxee's shoulder, as Jaxee tries to avoid the shot.
Jaxee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Jaxee avoids nicely.
Dark Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaxee should have avoided that one.
Jaxee connects with a crisp jab.
Jaxee works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaxee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter drives through and clinches with Jaxee against the cage.
Jaxee tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaxee successfully pulls guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jaxee is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jaxee, up you get!
Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Jaxee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaxee moves away.
Jaxee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaxee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Jaxee lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter throws a hook but Jaxee avoids it easily.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
Jaxee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaxee.
Jaxee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaxee. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaxee stuns Hunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunter throws a right hand that Jaxee ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaxee also avoids with ease.
Jaxee gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaxee's efforts to push away.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaxee tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Hunter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaxee's head.
Hunter has managed to clinch.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxee throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunter counters with a two punch combo.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Jaxee's head but Jaxee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaxee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Jaxee avoids nicely.
Jaxee scores with a body shot.
Jaxee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaxee digs a good hook to Hunter's body.
Jaxee defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaxee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaxee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jaxee got wobbled bad by a big combination! Hunter presses forward with punches and knees until Jaxee stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jaxee closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dark Hunter!
Dark Hunter is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Dark Hunter 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 Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaz Yago!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yago dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Yago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Yago moves out of range easily.
Yago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yago works the jab nicely.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Yago drops Stevenson with a big left hand and mounts him. Stevenson is in big trouble!
Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson working to try and regain half guard.
Yago pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Stevenson is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago wants to finish this one by submission but Stevenson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yago.
Stevenson is working to get back to half guard.
Yago avoids the attempt from Stevenson to control.
Yago wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson is holding on tight.
Stevenson regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yago seems to be working for a kimura but Stevenson defends the submission attempt.
Yago is keen to just control but Stevenson is a slippery customer.
Yago is working for a kimura but Stevenson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Yago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevenson trying to hold on to Yago's head to control him but Yago postures up.
Stevenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yago's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stevenson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson tightening his grip on Yago, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yago is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Yago trying to get back to his feet but Stevenson is in full control for now.
Stevenson is riding his opponent, not letting Yago buck him off.
Yago looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yago holding both Stevenson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Yago is covering up but some of the strikes from Stevenson are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Stevenson.
A lull in the action here.
Yago is trying to get back to his feet but Stevenson has full control of the position and if anything, Yago has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Stevenson trying to control.
Stevenson gets his hands free as Yago looks to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Yago's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yago has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Yago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson gets a clinch.
Yago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. Yago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Yago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Yago there.
Kaz Yago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson walks into a left hand.
Kaz Yago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Yago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bear Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Yago.
A short body shot lands from Stevenson as the two fighters clinch.
Stevenson lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Stevenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Stevenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yago wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Yago being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevenson.
Stevenson gets through Yago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of Yago's head.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Stevenson.
Yago is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Stevenson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stevenson pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yago is trying to pull guard but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Yago.
Stevenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yago's efforts to push away.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevenson lands a right hand.
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!
Yago tries to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Stevenson pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevenson landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kaz Yago has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago working aggressively here.
Stevenson lands an uppercut.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow.
Stevenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut.
Yago is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Yago won't want to take too many of those.
Yago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stevenson gets through Yago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson keeps control of Yago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yago is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
A short right from Stevenson.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
Stevenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yago is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson with a knee to the head.
Stevenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yago takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Stevenson.
Good body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yago up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stevenson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Yago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yago gets tackled into the cage by Stevenson. Stevenson maintains the clinch.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
Yago is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson lands a damaging elbow.
Stevenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stevenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson keeps control of Yago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yago tries to pull guard but Stevenson won't allow it.
Stevenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson controlling the action here for a moment.
Stevenson lands a damaging elbow.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevenson scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Yago misses.
Yago misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson moves out of range as Yago strikes.
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Yago.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Yago blocks with his arms.
Bear Stevenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stevenson.
Yago has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Yago is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Stevenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson pushes Yago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson works on Yago's body with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson cracks Yago with a nice body shot.
A short right from Stevenson on the inside.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body.
Yago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Yago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevenson pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yago is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Yago tries to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Stevenson slowing the pace effectively.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson lands a body punch.
Yago is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Stevenson - that landed with a thud.
Stevenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stevenson is working Yago over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yago being controlled against the cage.
Stevenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yago's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Yago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yago is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevenson trying to control but Yago is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Bear Stevenson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yago throws out the jab.
Stevenson rushes Yago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yagos head.
Stevenson misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Stevenson as the two fighters clinch.
Yago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yago fails to pull guard.
Yago is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stevenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Yago won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Yago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
Yago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Yago.
Yago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Yago walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Yago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stevenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaz Yago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stevenson controls the position from side control.
Stevenson scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stevenson is controlling him well.
Bear Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yago seems a little lost for a moment, as Stevenson dominates the positioning.
Stevenson wants to control but Yago is keeping him busy.
Yago struggling a bit here.
Yago tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Stevenson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yago is defending well though. Stevenson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago breaks Stevenson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stevenson wriggles free and stands up.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yago throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Yago pushes him off.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Yago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson scores with a head kick. Yago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Stevenson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yago to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson had his way with Kaz Yago in that round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Yago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yago misses the shot to the body.
Yago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yago.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yago misses with a double jab.
Stevenson drives through and clinches with Yago against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stevenson.
Stevenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stevenson lands with a light punch inside.
Yago is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Stevenson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson is leaning against Yago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevenson obliges.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. Yago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yago.
Yago scores with a body shot.
Yago throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Yago is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stevenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevenson keeps control of Yago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevenson is pushing Yago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stevenson lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson with a knee to the head.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Yago.
Stevenson scores with a shoulder strike.
Yago is trying to pull guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stevenson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short left from Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
Stevenson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yago.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bear Stevenson.
The crowd cheers as Yago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson scores with a head kick.
Yago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bear Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stevenson lands a couple of elbows.
Yago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaz Yago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevenson is looking to stand up but Yago won't let him.
Yago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevenson is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yago looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevenson 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 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Bear Stevenson 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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