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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Ding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calaway's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, R.I.P.. Ding has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. Mark Calaway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Calaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Ding!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ding moves away.
Nice jab there from Calaway.
Calaway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calaway.
Calaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Ding is looking to clinch but Calaway is avoiding it.
Calaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calaway throws a hook to the side of Ding's head but Ding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ding defending well as Calaway loads up on a big left hand.
Ding's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calaway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ding scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Dick Ding has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ding tries to clinch but Calaway moves out of range.
Calaway misses with a double jab
and Ding makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Calaway really felt that one!
Mark Calaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Ding.
Ding slips a jab from Calaway.
Ding blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway misses with a straight right.
Calaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calaway. Ding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calaway has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Calaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ding slips a jab and a cross from Calaway.
Decent striking displayed by Calaway there.
Ding defending well as Calaway loads up on a big left hand.
Calaway throws the left hand but Ding avoids the punch easily.
Ding lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Calaway misses with a body shot.
Calaway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ding.
Ding takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ding throws a body punch but Calaway moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Calaway misses its intended target.
Calaway gets tackled into the cage by Ding. Ding maintains the clinch.
Calaway being controlled against the cage.
Ding looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Calaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ding lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mark Calaway has been cut.
Ding throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ding misses with an elbow over the top.
Calaway working aggressively here.
Ding throws an elbow but it misses.
Calaway working aggressively here.
Calaway pushes off an throws an elbow but Ding leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ding.
A frustrated look appears on Calaway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Ding.
Calaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ding misses with an elbow strike.
Ding trying to land knees to the body.
Calaway has had enough of the clinch but Ding keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ding throws an elbow but misses.
Calaway can't find room to land a body shot as Ding controls the action.
Calaway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Calaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ding looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Calaway avoids a wild elbow strike from Ding.
Ding stalling in the clinch but Calaway improves position.
Calaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway tries to break the clinch but Ding is controlling the position.
Calaway takes a shot to the head.
Calaway misses with a punch to the body.
Calaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calaway misses with a combination
enabling Ding to counter with a crisp jab.
Ding is looking to take this fight into 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!
Calaway throws a shot from downtown. Ding moves away and avoids it.
Calaway rushes Ding and presses him up against the cage.
Ding tries to throw a body punch but Calaway avoids it by throwing Ding back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calaway misses with the head strike.
Ding lands an elbow just above Calaway 's eye.
Nice elbow from Ding.
Ding is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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 Mark Calaway will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calaway. Ding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calaway misses the jab.
Calaway swings widly with a right hand
and Ding holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ding lands an elbow just above Calaway 's eye.
Calaway tries to throw a body punch but Ding avoids it by throwing Calaway back against the cage.
Ding pushes off an throws an elbow but Calaway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ding scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ding lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ding.
Ding leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ding missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ding comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Calaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Calaway.
Calaway avoids a wild elbow strike from Ding.
Calaway gets underhooks to prevent Ding's takedown attempt.
Ding pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ding blocks a body shot from Calaway.
Calaway is working Ding over against the cage.
Ding blocking some punches.
Calaway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Calaway.
Calaway gets through Ding's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calaway misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calaway is pressed up against the cage. Ding has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Calaway down to the mat. Calaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ding tries to clinch but Calaway moves out of range.
Mark Calaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ding slips under a jab from Calaway.
Calaway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ding lands a two punch combo.
Calaway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Calaway throws a lazy uppercut
and Ding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mark Calaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calaway lands with a good body shot.
Ding tries to clinch there but Calaway circles away.
Ding tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Calaway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway takes a swing at Ding's ribcage but misses.
Calaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ding's head backwards.
Ding swinging wildly here.
Calaway misses with a double jab.
Ding avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calaway scores with a hook to the body. Ding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ding slips a jab from Calaway.
Jab by Calaway.
Calaway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ding has Calaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Ding is trying to stall.
Ding pushes off an throws an elbow but Calaway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Calaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ding makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Calaway throws an elbow but misses.
Ding pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ding blocks an uppercut.
Ding lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Calaway fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Calaway dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Calaway misses.
A jab from Calaway finds it's way through Ding's defenses.
Ding wants to clinch
letting Calaway counter with a right hand.
Calaway thuds his right hand into Ding's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calaway misses with an uppercut
and Ding counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ding is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calaway is concentrating on defense, preventing Ding from advancing position.
Calaway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ding is working away from the top position though.
Ding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ding connects with a nice short shot to Calaway's temple.
Calaway is pressing down on Ding's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ding is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ding trying to control but Calaway is working from the bottom.
Calaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ding forces his way into half guard.
Ding escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mark Calaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway looks to throw the jab but Ding is out of range.
Calaway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calaway throws a series of punches but Ding avoids them all with ease.
Calaway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ding tries to close the distance and clinch but Calaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ding moves in looking to clinch but Calaway pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ding pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Calaway misses with the head strike.
Calaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calaway misses with a punch to the body.
Calaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ding staying out of range there.
Calaway lands a head shot.
Calaway forces Ding back against the cage and clinches.
Ding creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calaway is looking to break free of the clinch but Ding has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ding.
Calaway wants to break free but Ding has control.
Mark Calaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calaway avoids the elbow strike from Ding, against the cage.
Ding taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ding has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calaway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ding throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Calaway avoids a wild elbow strike from Ding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ding tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calaway avoids it.
Ding looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Ding - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ding creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calaway's defenses.
Calaway misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ding is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calaway is defending well for now.
Dick Ding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ding fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Ding comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calaway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Calaway!
Mark Calaway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Winston Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Winston Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Winston Wilson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black misses with a leg kick
and Wilson counters with an outside leg kick.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
Black bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Black wants to clinch
and Wilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Black misses.
Wilson scores with a push kick.
Black misses with a hook
and Wilson counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Wilson.
I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilson, right into the meat.
Black sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Wade Winston Wilson has been cut.
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wilson is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Wilson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Black wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyson Black.
Black throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Winston Wilson'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.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilson.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Black is trying to stall.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black with a knee to the head.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Black has picked Wilson up - he's going for a ride! Black dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black is looking to advance position but Wilson won't allow it.
Tyson Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Black with the ground and pound but Wilson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Black throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Wilson!
Black has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
Black has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilson has passed into side control.
Black struggling a bit here.
Black manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Black wants to hit a switch here but Wilson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Black there!
Black sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black keeps control of the position for the meantime.
It looks like Wilson is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson stands up out of the half guard.
Wilson moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wade Winston Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Black is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Black steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilson. That one must have hurt.
Black misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson lands a head kick. Black smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Black rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
Wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Black.
Wilson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Black in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Black is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wilson can't fight it off and eventually Black manages to take the fight to the floor. Wilson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black pulls Wilson in to control the position.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Wilson wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
Black has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilson has passed into side control.
Black struggling a bit here.
Black is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to stand but Black is controlling his head.
Black is trying to work for a sweep but Wilson has mounted him!
Wilson wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Wilson prevents Black from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Black tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Wilson tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Wade Winston Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wade Winston Wilson.
I think Black 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nawrocki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West - Amazing. Bambang has chosen Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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23 - 13 - 0 |
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212 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nawrocki stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Nawrocki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bambang fails with the takedown
and Nawrocki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bambang.
Piotr Nawrocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
Bambang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bambang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nawrocki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nawrocki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bambang trying to control but Nawrocki is working from the bottom.
Bambang pushing down on Nawrocki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Nawrocki gets full guard.
Nawrocki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bambang defends well.
Nawrocki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nawrocki, not yet.
Nawrocki keeping moving, preventing Bambang from controlling successfully.
Bambang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nawrocki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bambang has managed to get both his arms back between Nawrocki's legs - danger averted.
Nawrocki keeping moving, preventing Bambang from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Arto Bambang.
Bambang clinches up with Nawrocki and pushes him back against the cage.
Bambang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nawrocki walks away with a smile on his face. Bambang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bambang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nawrocki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bambang.
Bambang is thwarting Nawrocki's attempts to control the position.
Nawrocki tries to roll over but Bambang keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang wants to control but Nawrocki is keeping him busy.
Nawrocki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nawrocki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nawrocki keeping moving, preventing Bambang from controlling successfully.
Nawrocki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bambang looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang trying to control the position from guard on top but Nawrocki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nawrocki is looking for a triangle but Bambang pushes his legs off easily.
Bambang looking to pass the guard.
Nawrocki keeping moving, preventing Bambang from controlling successfully.
Bambang looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Bambang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bambang avoids the body shot from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bambang.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nawrocki sprawls well. Nawrocki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bambang gets slowly back to his feet.
Nawrocki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
Arto Bambang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bambang clinches up with Nawrocki and pushes him back against the cage.
Bambang prevents a body shot from Nawrocki.
A head punch on the inside from Nawrocki fails to land.
Bambang fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nawrocki.
Bambang drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nawrocki tries to stand but Bambang is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki wants to control from the top but Bambang keeps moving.
Nawrocki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bambang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Piotr Nawrocki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nawrocki swats away the attempt to clinch by Bambang.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bambang.
Piotr Nawrocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
Bambang fails with the takedown
enabling Nawrocki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bambang slips under a jab from Nawrocki.
Bambang fails with the takedown
and Nawrocki counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang shoots for a double leg takedown but Nawrocki sprawls well. He's pushed Bambang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Piotr Nawrocki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bambang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Both fighters circling a little - Nawrocki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nawrocki as he jumps to the side.
Nawrocki scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nawrocki misses with a body shot.
Bambang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nawrocki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bambang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nawrocki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bambang tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki digs a good hook to Bambang's body.
Bambang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nawrocki.
Bambang misses with a takedown
and Nawrocki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bambang is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bambang is defended easily by Nawrocki.
Bambang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nawrocki!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nawrocki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nawrocki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bambang under the eye.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nawrocki as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nawrocki scores with a punch to the head.
Bambang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nawrocki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nawrocki throws a leg kick that misses.
Bambang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nawrocki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nawrocki throws out a powerful jab.
Bambang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nawrocki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bambang tries to clinch up.
Bambang needs to keep his hands up - Nawrocki had a free shot at his head there.
Piotr Nawrocki is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki lands with a kick to the temple. Bambang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bambang misses with a takedown
and Nawrocki counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Nawrocki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang'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!
Nawrocki thows a body kick. Bambang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bambang fails with the takedown
and Nawrocki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nawrocki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bambang.
Nawrocki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piotr Nawrocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
Nawrocki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bambang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nawrocki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nawrocki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nawrocki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bambang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bambang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nawrocki jabs Bambang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nawrocki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bambang's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nawrocki throws a series of strikes that have Bambang backpedaling.
Nawrocki thows a body kick. Bambang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nawrocki throws a leg kick which misses Bambang's front leg but catches the back leg as Bambang tries to avoid it.
Nawrocki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki connects with a crisp jab.
Nawrocki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bambang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nawrocki misses with a wild combination.
Nawrocki scores with a nice head shot.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nawrocki as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bambang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nawrocki jabs Bambang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bambang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nawrocki defends well and Bambang ends up having to push Nawrocki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nawrocki pushes Bambang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Nawrocki.
Bambang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nawrocki smiles and moves away.
Nawrocki thumps Bambang with a low kick.
Nawrocki connects with a single shot there.
That has opened up Arto Bambang's cut even more.
Bambang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki cracks the inside of Bambang's front leg.
Bambang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Bambang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nawrocki cracks Bambang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bambang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nawrocki finish him?
Bambang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nawrocki throws a lazy right hand but Bambang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nawrocki sprawls well. Nawrocki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bambang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bambang checks a leg kick.
Bambang shoots for a double leg takedown but Nawrocki sprawls well. He's pushed Bambang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws a leg kick but Bambang moved away.
Nawrocki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bambang on the side of the head.
Bambang moves out of range as Nawrocki throws a body kick.
Nawrocki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bambang wants to clinch
and Nawrocki counters with a straight right hand.
Bambang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nawrocki tries to avoid it but Bambang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nawrocki to the ground. Nawrocki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bambang has his takedown stuffed
and Nawrocki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bambang is still on wobbly legs! Can Nawrocki finish him?
Bambang slips a straight right by Nawrocki.
Bambang seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nawrocki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bambang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Nawrocki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nawrocki 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Nawrocki!
Piotr Nawrocki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Saruwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saruwatari comes to the cage accompanied by Guerilla Radio. Zapata has chosen Tres Delinquentes as his entrance music. Kaito Saruwatari could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alejandro Zapata's chin.
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Saruwatari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saruwatari looks to land a left hand but Zapata moved out of range nicely.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but Saruwatari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapata swinging wildly here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zapata has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zapata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saruwatari's waist but Saruwatari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zapata off to one side.
Zapata throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Saruwatari's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zapata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saruwatari is able to avoid easily.
Zapata 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.
Zapata clobbers Saruwatari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaito Saruwatari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata digs a good body shot into Saruwatari's ribs.
A combination from Saruwatari does no damage.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata moves out of range of the strikes.
Saruwatari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saruwatari looks to land a combination but Zapata avoids it well.
Zapata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saruwatari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zapata.
Saruwatari misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saruwatari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saruwatari's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zapata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zapata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapata scoring with some ground and pound.
Zapata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saruwatari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zapata wants to pass the guard but Saruwatari is keeping the position.
Zapata is stalling in the full guard.
Zapata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saruwatari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saruwatari wants to stand and escape but Zapata is having none of it.
Saruwatari keeping moving, preventing Zapata from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zapata was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zapata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zapata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saruwatari is trying to buck Zapata off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saruwatari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zapata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zapata creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zapata landing strikes.
Check out the look on Zapata's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zapata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zapata advances to full mount.
Saruwatari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zapata pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saruwatari gets back to half guard.
Zapata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saruwatari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zapata throwing shots but Saruwatari is blocking nicely.
Zapata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saruwatari has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari tries to get to full guard but Zapata has control of the leg.
Zapata wants to take a breather but Saruwatari is having none of it.
Saruwatari trying to hold on to Zapata's head to control him but Zapata postures up.
Saruwatari is looking to improve his position.
Saruwatari manages to get to full guard.
Zapata scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zapata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saruwatari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zapata wants to control from the top but Saruwatari keeps moving.
Zapata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saruwatari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saruwatari wants to stand but Zapata is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari pulls Zapata in close to his closed guard and prevents Zapata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saruwatari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zapata trying to control but Saruwatari is working from the bottom.
Zapata stands and throws Saruwatari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zapata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zapata trying to control the position but Saruwatari is working away.
Zapata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saruwatari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saruwatari wants to get back to his feet but Zapata drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Zapata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saruwatari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Zapata.
Zapata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saruwatari misses with a wild body shot.
Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
Kaito Saruwatari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zapata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata scores with a shot to the body.
Saruwatari scores with a three punch combo!
Zapata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saruwatari is fending him off so far but Zapata persists. Nope, Saruwatari circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saruwatari under the eye.
Saruwatari tries to bum rush Zapata with a series of wild strikes but Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zapata throws a jab when Saruwatari was well out of range.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saruwatari.
Zapata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saruwatari pinned against the cage. Saruwatari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saruwatari works over Zapata's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata dodges the punch combination from Saruwatari.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaito Saruwatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Zapata.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zapata.
Saruwatari prevents Zapata from moving into mount.
Saruwatari wants to control but Zapata postures up.
Zapata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saruwatari's legs.
Saruwatari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zapata on the ground.
Saruwatari is trying to control Zapata's posture but Zapata avoids it.
Zapata is looking to take a break and control but Saruwatari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zapata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saruwatari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari wants to control but Zapata postures up.
Saruwatari is looking for a sweep.
Zapata thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saruwatari is trying to control Zapata's posture but Zapata avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zapata tries for a kimura but Saruwatari is defending well.
Zapata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saruwatari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zapata tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari controls the position for a moment.
Zapata tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zapata is looking to take a break and control but Saruwatari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saruwatari wants to control but Zapata postures up.
Saruwatari is not content to let Zapata control the position.
Saruwatari sneaks back into half guard.
Saruwatari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari is looking to stand up but Zapata isn't so interested in that idea.
Zapata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zapata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saruwatari wants to get back to his feet but Zapata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zapata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saruwatari is keeping the position for now.
Saruwatari controls Zapata momentarily but Zapata frees himself.
Zapata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zapata is pushing down on Saruwatari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saruwatari is fighting to maintain full guard but Zapata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zapata stops Saruwatari from getting back to his feet.
Zapata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saruwatari!
Zapata postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saruwatari looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Zapata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Saruwatari swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zapata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saruwatari won't be happy with that.
Zapata tries to move to mount but Saruwatari blocks the move with his legs.
Saruwatari is looking for a sweep.
Zapata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saruwatari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saruwatari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zapata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saruwatari's legs.
Alejandro Zapata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saruwatari tries to bench press Zapata off him but Zapata keeps the position.
Zapata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saruwatari is trying to buck Zapata off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saruwatari is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saruwatari is looking to reverse the position.
Zapata is looking to take a break and control but Saruwatari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saruwatari holds on to Zapata's head and controls the position momentarily.
Zapata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zapata working the body and head with strikes.
Zapata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zapata advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari is trying to escape the mount.
Zapata working Saruwatari over with strikes here.
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!
Zapata is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saruwatari is surviving well by controlling Zapata's body position as best he can.
Zapata wants to control the pace but Saruwatari is squirming around nicely.
Saruwatari is trying desperately to improve position.
Zapata looking to control but Saruwatari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zapata looking for a guillotine from mount but Saruwatari is having none of it.
Saruwatari is trying to escape the mount.
Zapata cracks Saruwatari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Zapata has his arm under Saruwatari's chin here. Game over son! Zapata squeezes tightly and Saruwatari is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alejandro Zapata!
A very excited looking Alejandro Zapata 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Micropop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blair kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bullet by Creed. Micropop has chosen Killer Instinct as his entrance music. Klas Micropop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Blair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klas Micropop!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blair instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Blair - that landed with a thud.
Blair wants to break free but Micropop has control.
Blair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blair cracks a nice hook into Micropop's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Micropop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Micropop 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.
Blair fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Micropop on the side of the head.
It looks like Klas Micropop has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Micropop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blair pivots, looking for a leg kick but Micropop is out of range and Blair settles back down.
Micropop scores with a hook.
Blair avoids the head kick by Micropop.
Micropop tries to clinch but Blair is having none of it.
Blair lands a slapping body shot.
Micropop looks winded!
Blair moves out of range of the body kick.
Blair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blair has closed the distance and engaged Micropop in a clinch.
Blair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Micropop has him pressed against the cage.
Blair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blair just misses with a elbow thrown towards Micropop's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Blair fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micropop struggles to land a body shot inside as Blair controls his hands.
Micropop tries a body shot but Blair blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Blair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Micropop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blair misses with some punches.
Micropop misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Micropop.
It looks like Hank Blair has been cut.
Micropop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blair blocks an elbow strike from Micropop.
Micropop swings wildly with an uppercut but Blair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Micropop missing with knees to the body.
Blair lands a left hand.
Blair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Micropop misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blair throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blair lands a shoulder strike.
Blair is trying to break free.
Micropop throws an elbow but it misses.
Blair looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Micropop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Blair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Micropop blocks a body shot from Blair.
I was talking to Blair's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Micropop lands an elbow inside.
Micropop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blair backwards.
Micropop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Micropop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blair breaks the clinch.
Blair gets tackled into the cage by Micropop. Micropop maintains the clinch.
Micropop is pushing Blair up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Micropop scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micropop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hank Blair's cut is getting worse.
Blair blocks an elbow strike.
Micropop blocks an uppercut.
Blair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Micropop is looking to control Blair's arms but Blair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Micropop has his back to the cage.
Micropop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Micropop looking to throw knees to the head but Blair is blocking nicely.
Micropop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Micropop lands a damaging elbow.
Micropop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blair lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Micropop prevents a body shot from Blair.
Blair manages to break the clinch.
Micropop thuds a left hand into Blair's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blair. Micropop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Micropop misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Micropop.
Klas Micropop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Micropop avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair staying out of range there.
Micropop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blair was well out of range. Poor timing from Micropop.
Blair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Micropop.
Micropop clobbers Blair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blair throws a lazy uppercut
and Micropop counters with a low kick, right behind Blair 's knee.
Micropop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Micropop.
Some bone on bone action there as Blair checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Micropop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blair in his tracks.
Hank Blair's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Micropop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blair staying out of range there.
Blair moves out of range of the strikes.
Blair jabs Micropop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 Hank Blair will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Micropop swings for the body but Blair moves out of range.
Micropop stuns Blair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blair thows a body shot but no joy.
Micropop throws a hook but Blair blocks it.
A slow jab from Blair misses its intended target.
Micropop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blair.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Micropop.
Blair misses with a wild combination.
Blair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blair takes a swing at Micropop's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blair looks to land a right hand but Micropop moved out of range.
Micropop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blair.
Micropop throws a hook but Blair blocks it.
Blair slips a jab and a cross from Micropop.
Micropop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Micropop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Micropop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Micropop misses with an uppercut.
Micropop misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Blair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Micropop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Micropop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blair is trying to break the clinch but Micropop has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Micropop.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Micropop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Micropop.
A short uppercut from Micropop.
Nice elbow from Micropop.
Micropop lands a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Hank Blair's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Micropop misses with the head strike.
Micropop lands an elbow just above Blair 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hank Blair's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Klas Micropop!
A very excited looking Klas Micropop rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Laak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Chemical Brothers - Leave Home. On his way into the cage it seems that William Dos Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily William Dos Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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27
169 lbs
18 - 5 - 1 |
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30
169 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, William Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Laak!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tests Laak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos scores with a jab.
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Laak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Laak ducked under it nicely.
Dos Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a looping left.
Laak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laak tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laak tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos 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.
Laak holds on to Dos Santos's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laak prevents Dos Santos from moving into mount.
Dos Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Laak is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Laak looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dos Santos gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Laak is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dos Santos lets go of the hold and Laak can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Dos Santos!
William Dos Santos made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Zica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rolling Stones- 2,000 Light Years From Home. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zica's choice of entrance music: Master of Puppets by Metallica. Mister Spock had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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162 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
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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
24 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Spock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jones Zica!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spock.
Spock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spock scores with a sloppy right hand. Zica should have avoided that one.
Spock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zica staying out of range there.
Mister Spock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zica moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spock circles away quickly and effectively.
Spock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spock takes a swing at Zica's ribcage but misses.
Zica on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spock. Spock obviously looking to wear him down.
Zica scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spock doesn't seem bothered though.
Zica forces Spock back against the cage and clinches.
Zica swings wildly with an uppercut but Spock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spock missing with knees to the body.
Spock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zica avoids the elbow strike from Spock, against the cage.
Zica lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spock as Zica tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zica lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zica manages to break the clinch.
Zica closes the distance and pushes Spock back into the cage.
Spock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zica lands with a right to the head.
Zica can't find room to land a body shot as Spock controls the action.
Spock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zica stalling against the cage.
Zica 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.
Zica blocks a body shot from Spock.
A right hand to the body from Zica.
Spock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zica takes an elbow to the temple.
Spock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zica backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zica is defending well for now.
Spock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jones Zica has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zica.
Zica on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zica misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spock lands an elbow inside that Zica shrugs off.
Spock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Spock.
Zica is trying to maintain a safe position but Spock gets an underhook and turns Zica into the cage.
Spock lands a knee to the body.
Zica misses with some punches.
Spock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zica avoids it.
Spock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spock lands an elbow inside.
Spock throws an elbow that misses.
Spock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zica misses with a punch on the inside.
Zica's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spock scores a nice knee to the body.
Zica working aggressively here.
Zica swings wildly with an uppercut but Spock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spock pushes Zica back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zica blocks an elbow strike from Spock.
Zica wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zica is looking to control Spock's arms but Spock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zica has his back to the cage.
Spock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spock blocks an uppercut.
Zica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spock backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zica prevents a body shot from Spock.
Spock lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Jones Zica's cut even more.
Spock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zica takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Jones Zica's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spock throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Spock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spock missing with knees to the body.
Zica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zica has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Spock.
Zica blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spock pushes off an throws an elbow but Zica leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Spock lands a damaging elbow.
Zica throws a head punch that misses.
Spock throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Zica.
Zica throws a punch but it's blocked by Spock.
Spock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zica blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spock lands a nice knee to the body.
Zica looks winded!
Spock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spock lands a damaging elbow.
Spock lands an elbow just above Zica 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Spock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Zica's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zica ducks right into an uppercut from Spock.
Zica avoids the body shot from Spock.
Zica scores with a sloppy right hand. Spock should have avoided that one.
Zica wants to clinch up but Spock keeps it at a distance.
Spock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zica.
Spock slips a jab from Zica.
Spock defending well as Zica loads up on a big left hand.
Zica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spock.
Spock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zica connects with a looping right hand.
Zica moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Spock misses.
Spock tests Zica's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zica is rocked!
Spock throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Zica crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mister Spock!
Mister Spock gave a mention to Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Waterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Waterson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oasis - Roll With It. Brock has chosen Guns and Roses - Reckless Life as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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29
220 lbs
17 - 4 - 1 |
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29
220 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Con Waterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Brock!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brock closes the distance and clinches up with Waterson, looking for a takedown. Brock pushes Waterson against the cage but Waterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waterson takes one to the chin there.
Brock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Waterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barracks - LOD in the buildup to the fight.
Brock lands a really nice looking cross but Waterson seems unphased.
Brock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Brock throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Waterson down.
Brock misses the body punch
and Waterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waterson 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.
Waterson tries to move into range but Brock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Waterson cracks Brock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterson misses with a wild body shot.
Waterson throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.
Brock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Brock lands a leg kick that knocks Waterson off balance momentarily.
Waterson throws out a powerful jab.
Waterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brock sizes up Waterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock swings for the body but Waterson moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Brock
and Waterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con Waterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Waterson.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock throws a leg kick but Waterson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brock at a distance.
Waterson misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Waterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock shoots in and drives through. Waterson sprawls well.
Brock throws a chopping leg kick but Waterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Waterson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Waterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Con Waterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Brock.
A jab from Waterson finds it's way through Brock's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock lands an overhand right.
Brock is looking to score with low kicks.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waterson throws out a loose jab but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Waterson misses with a body shot.
Waterson misses with a looping right.
Brock misses with a two punch combination.
Waterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brock counters with a shoot takedown. Waterson fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Waterson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brock is looking to work some ground and pound but Waterson has wrist control.
Brock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brock is looking to work some ground and pound but Waterson has wrist control.
Brock trying to control but Waterson is working from the bottom.
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Waterson.
Brock with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waterson keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Waterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brock swinging wildly here.
Brock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Waterson has time to react.
Waterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Waterson looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.
Brock connects with a jab.
Brock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Waterson under the eye.
Eddie Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterson.
Brock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock lands a jab-cross combination.
Brock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Brock.
Brock connects with a body shot.
Brock moves forwards but Waterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Waterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brock trying to control from Waterson's half guard. Waterson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brock throwing strikes but missing.
Waterson keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock has gone for a leg lock! Waterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brock's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock trying to control the position.
Brock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waterson looking to sit in guard and control but Brock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brock throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brock.
Brock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Waterson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Waterson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Waterson!
Waterson scores with punches from side control.
Brock tries to buck Waterson off but Waterson is having none of it.
Brock gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock trying to control but Waterson postures up.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Waterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterson thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Brock tries to roll over but Waterson keeps him under control.
Brock is looking to control Waterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brock avoid being mounted?
Waterson throwing shots but Brock is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brock trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Waterson misses.
A big left from Waterson misses.
Brock connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Con Waterson has been cut.
Waterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock.
Waterson walks into a stiff left hand from Brock.
Some wild striking there from Waterson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brock.
Waterson misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Waterson checks a leg kick.
Brock motions for Waterson to come forward. Brock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock misses with a body kick.
Brock connects with a body shot.
Brock lands a lovely overhand right.
Brock defending well as Waterson loads up on a big left hand.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Brock misses.
Waterson cracks Brock with a good jab.
Waterson misses with a body shot.
Brock cracks Waterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Waterson slips the punch.
Waterson throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Con Waterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock misses with a body kick.
Waterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Waterson throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Waterson with a hook.
Waterson throws the kick towards the body but Brock avoids it.
Brock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Waterson misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
Waterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brock lands with a hook. Waterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brock slips under a jab.
Brock misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock connects with a body shot that sends Waterson's belly button to the back.
Waterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brock lands with a straight right. Waterson didn't see that one coming.
Waterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Brock misses with a kick to the body.
Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Waterson misses with the combination.
Brock digs a good body shot into Waterson's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock lands with a right hand.
Waterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock throws a lazy uppercut
and Waterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Brock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Waterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eddie Brock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Con Waterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Brock.
Brock feints and then cracks Waterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waterson down.
Eddie Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brock cracks Waterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waterson throws a big shot that misses.
Waterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Brock.
Well Brock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
Eddie Brock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Templeton Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zivic's choice of entrance music: La La Girl by Paffendorf. Fritzie Zivic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Templeton Peck's chin.
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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
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Templeton Peck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fritzie Zivic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peck misses with a hook.
Peck looks to score with a jab to the body but Zivic is just out of range.
Zivic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Templeton Peck has been cut.
Peck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peck is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Peck's head coaches at Riddum Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peck.
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zivic was well out of range. Poor timing from Peck.
Peck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zivic moves away.
Zivic throws a jab when Peck was well out of range.
Zivic lands a glancing blow to the side of Peck's head.
Zivic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peck cracks Zivic with a good jab.
Zivic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zivic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zivic clinches.
Zivic lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Zivic.
Peck is rocked!
Peck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zivic's elbow.
Oh Peck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pecks head.
Zivic tries a body shot but Peck blocks it.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Peck avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
Peck lands a good knee to the midsection. Zivic won't want to take too many of those.
Zivic blocks a body shot from Peck.
Zivic blocks an uppercut.
Peck seems to have got his legs back now.
Zivic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zivic blocks a body shot from Peck.
Zivic misses with the head strike.
Zivic misses with some punches.
Zivic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peck backwards.
Zivic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peck's elbow.
Peck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivic blocks a body shot from Peck.
Zivic prevents a body shot from Peck.
Peck misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivic lands an uppercut.
Zivic told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Peck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zivic's elbow.
Peck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peck misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic lands with a short shot to the head.
Peck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zivic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peck blocking some punches.
Zivic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zivic creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Peck with a big uppercut! Peck tries to clinch up but Zivic pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Peck to the mat! Peck covers up and Zivic unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fritzie Zivic!
In his post fight interview, Fritzie Zivic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Witt's entrance music is Animal by Disturbed. A fine choice. MacDonald has chosen Placebo - Pure Morning as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
25 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Witt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald misses the jab.
Witt scores with a jab. MacDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacDonald digs a good hook to Witt's body.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Witt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Witt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Witt checks the leg kick.
Witt throws a jab when MacDonald was well out of range.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Witt.
Witt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacDonald.
Witt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacDonald.
MacDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacDonald misses the body punch
and Witt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Witt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Witt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Witt throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald is pulling down on Witt's head. It's preventing any offense from Witt, at least for the moment.
MacDonald is trying to keep Witt in close.
Witt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacDonald dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Witt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacDonald pushing down on Witt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald lands strikes from half guard.
Witt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
MacDonald is thwarting Witt's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt wants to stand back up but MacDonald manages to pass into side control.
Witt struggling a bit here.
Witt is being controlled here.
Witt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard but Witt defending well.
Witt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Witt moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt pulls MacDonald in close to prevent any damage.
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 Aaron Witt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Witt takes a swing at MacDonald's ribcage but misses.
Witt looks to land a right hand but MacDonald moved out of range.
Witt jabs at MacDonald's body.
Witt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacDonald.
Witt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacDonald defends well and Witt ends up having to push MacDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Witt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald takes a swing at Witt's ribcage but misses.
Witt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Witt slips a straight right by MacDonald.
Witt checks the leg kick.
Witt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Witt as he connects with a hook.
MacDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Witt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Witt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Witt.
MacDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Witt seems unphased.
Witt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Witt throws a front kick aimed at MacDonald's knee but MacDonald avoids it well.
MacDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Witt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Witt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Witt.
Witt checks the leg kick.
Witt lands with a hook. MacDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Witt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witt throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Witt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Witt is looking to work some ground and pound but MacDonald has wrist control.
Witt trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
Witt throws a big elbow that misses.
MacDonald has his hands on Witt's head, controlling the position.
MacDonald keeping full guard, as Witt tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Witt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Witt from controlling successfully.
Witt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aaron Witt just wasn't active enough.
Witt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Witt. Witt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt shoots in looking for a takedown but MacDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Witt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Witt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Witt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Witt loads up on a big right hand but MacDonald slips the punch.
Witt misses with a straight left.
MacDonald throws a push kick but Witt slaps the foot to one side.
Witt blocks a jab.
MacDonald cracks Witt with a good jab.
Witt tries to move into range but MacDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Witt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Witt looks to land a right hand but MacDonald moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt misses with a hook to the body
and MacDonald moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Witt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Witt tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
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 Aaron Witt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Witt thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacDonald 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.
Witt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Witt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Witt throws a right hand that misses
and MacDonald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacDonald lands a head shot.
MacDonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Witt throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacDonald lands a head shot.
MacDonald slips a straight right by Witt.
Witt 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.
Witt misses with a wild body shot.
Witt lands a jab to the nose.
MacDonald throws a combination that misses
and Witt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald seems keen to control Witt's posture.
Witt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Witt throws an elbow that misses. MacDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Witt's guard. Nice move by MacDonald!
Witt wants to control but MacDonald passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt taking some punishment here, with MacDonald in his half guard.
MacDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw MacDonald working his ground and pound in the gym.
Witt is looking to improve his position.
Witt is trying to stand back up but MacDonald is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Witt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Witt is looking to improve his position.
MacDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Witt keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peppu Reiska MacDonald.
Witt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Witt throws an off balance right hand
and MacDonald counters with a left to the body.
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Witt moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Witt or perhaps it was just good defense by MacDonald which made him look bad.
MacDonald connects with a body shot that sends Witt's belly button to the back.
MacDonald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Witt counters with a single leg into guard. MacDonald didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Witt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aaron Witt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacDonald scores with a hook.
Witt checks a low kick from MacDonald.
MacDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Witt.
MacDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Witt back to the cage. MacDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Witt misses with a body shot
and MacDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Witt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Witt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Witt trying to advance position but MacDonald counters by regaining guard.
Witt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Witt trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
MacDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Witt wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aaron Witt.
MacDonald misses the shot to the body.
Witt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Witt lands a slapping body shot.
MacDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald misses with a hook.
Witt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Witt throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacDonald thows a leg kick but Witt checks it
and Witt counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witt is trying to ground and pound but MacDonald uses the momentary lack of control by Witt to regain half guard.
Witt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing MacDonald to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald looking to control.
Witt with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Witt from controlling successfully.
MacDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Witt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Witt sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Witt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Witt wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
MacDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Witt throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt throws an elbow that misses. MacDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Witt's guard. Nice move by MacDonald!
Witt pushes a forearm under MacDonald's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, MacDonald is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Witt!
Aaron Witt retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Aaron Witt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'my time is coming.'.
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