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OFC 213: Black Christmas IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Smith Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Smith Poe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Poe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Weiner.
Weiner thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Poe does no damage.
Poe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poe works over Weiner's head and body with a nice combination.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Poe has eaten all the pies!
Weiner loads up on a big right hand but Poe slips the punch.
Poe feints a jab promting Weiner to slip. Poe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weiner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weiner jabs Poe right on the nose. Poe blinks but takes it well.
Poe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weiner lands with an uppercut that bounces Poe off the cage and back into range.
Weiner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Weiner misses.
Poe throws a nice looking combination but Weiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poe looks winded!
Weiner throws a hook but Poe avoids it easily.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe misses with a left hand
and Weiner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poe ducks under a wild hook from Weiner.
Weiner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weiner throws out a powerful jab.
Weiner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Poe walks into a straight right hand from Weiner.
Weiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Poe.
Weiner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Poe.
Poe throws a right hand that Weiner ducks under and follows up with a left that Weiner also avoids with ease.
Weiner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Weiner as he connects with a hook.
Poe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Weiner lands a nice hook to Poe's body. Poe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weiner.
Weiner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poe walks into a jab.
Weiner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Poe dodges the punch combination from Weiner.
Weiner scores with a decent looking hook.
Weiner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weiner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poe.
Weiner misses with a wild body shot.
Poe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weiner misses with a wild combination.
Weiner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weiner scores with a decent looking hook.
Poe throws a combination that misses
and Weiner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Weiner.
Weiner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weiner.
Weiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Weiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weiner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Weiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poe throws a nice looking combination but Weiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weiner looks to land a right hand but Poe moved out of range.
Poe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poe throws a body punch but Weiner moves out of range.
Weiner throws a series of punches but Poe moves out of range.
Weiner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weiner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Weiner misses.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Weiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Weiner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe throws a combination that misses
and Poe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poe slips under a jab.
Poe misses with a combination
and Weiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poe is rocked!
Weiner drops Poe with a naaaaasty hook - Poe is in real trouble here! Weiner dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Weiner!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Weiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between P.W. Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenart Holmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). W. Herman and Lenart Holmberg. The key to victory for P.W. Herman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, P.W. Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lenart Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holmberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
Herman is looking to clinch.
Herman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herman tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmberg gets tackled into the cage by Herman. Herman maintains the clinch.
Holmberg takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Lenart Holmberg has been cut.
Holmberg avoids the elbow strike from Herman, against the cage.
Holmberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Holmberg working hard to break the clinch.
Herman stalling the fight.
Holmberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herman working Holmberg over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Herman won't allow it.
Herman lands an elbow inside.
Herman stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Herman has double underhooks.
Holmberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
Holmberg managing to block the knees to the body from Herman.
Herman stalling in the clinch.
Holmberg blocks the elbow strike.
Herman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmberg.
Herman blocks an uppercut.
Herman missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Herman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holmberg's brow.
Herman lands a nice knee to the body.
Holmberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmberg can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Herman to work.
A frustrated look appears on Holmberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmberg pushes Herman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg tries to circle away but Herman has him pinned against the cage.
Herman pushes off an throws an elbow but Holmberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Herman.
A frustrated look appears on Holmberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmberg gets through Herman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman missing with knees to the body.
Herman lands a good knee to the midsection. Holmberg won't want to take too many of those.
Herman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Herman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holmberg looks winded!
Herman connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Lenart Holmberg's cut even more.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmberg managing to block the knees to the body from Herman.
Herman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmberg.
Herman scores with a knee to the head.
Herman lands a knee to the head.
Holmberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herman has him pressed against the cage.
Holmberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herman lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmberg avoids it.
Holmberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Lenart Holmberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmberg's defenses.
Holmberg managing to block the knees to the body from Herman.
Herman tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmberg avoids the damage to the body.
Herman lands a nice elbow.
Holmberg is trying to break the clinch but Herman is controlling him.
Herman with a knee to the head.
Lenart Holmberg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short uppercut from Holmberg.
Herman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Herman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holmberg can't break the clinch.
Holmberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Herman lands a nice elbow.
Herman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmberg avoids it.
Holmberg breaks the clinch.
Holmberg throws a body kick that misses.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Herman has Holmberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Herman is trying to maintain a safe position but Holmberg gets an underhook and turns Herman into the cage.
Holmberg has had enough of the clinch but Herman keeps him there for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmberg's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lenart Holmberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). P.W. Herman!
P.W. Herman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budo Tung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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139 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Budo Tung!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laprise fails with the takedown.
Laprise tries for a takedown but Tung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oooooh!!! Tung has knocked Laprise down with a huge combo! Tung steps away and waves a wobbly Laprise back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Laprise is rocked!
It looks like Pierre Laprise has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laprise fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tung sprawls well initially but Laprise persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oh Laprise is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Laprise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laprise.
Laprise is looking for a kimura here.
Laprise is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tung sees it coming and defends easily.
Laprise is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tung is just riding it out for now. Laprise eventually gives up the hold.
Laprise seems to have got his legs back now.
Laprise missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laprise is pressing down on Tung's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tung is holding on for now.
Laprise wants to work for an arm triangle but Tung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laprise sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tung defending well though.
Laprise is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tung wants to get back to full guard.
Laprise wants to pass the guard but Tung is defending well.
Laprise is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tung is just riding it out for now. Laprise eventually gives up the hold.
Laprise seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tung is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Laprise!
Our winner, Pierre Laprise, 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarrod Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothschild is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Light. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
32 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bancroft Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Rothschild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wyatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wyatt fakes the leg kick and cracks Rothschild in the body.
Wyatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rothschild there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
A lazy left from Rothschild finds it's target.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
Rothschild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Wyatt throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Rothschild moves out of range.
Wyatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wyatt tries to keep at a distance but Rothschild has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wyatt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rothschild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wyatt's defenses.
Wyatt lands with a left to the head.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild has him pressed against the cage.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild has him pressed against the cage.
Wyatt prevents a body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but Wyatt blocks with his arms.
Wyatt is looking to control Rothschild's arms but Rothschild gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wyatt has his back to the cage.
A short left from Wyatt.
Rothschild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wyatt is defending well for now.
Wyatt is trying to break free.
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Rothschild has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Rothschild.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothschild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rothschild sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wyatt somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wyatt blocks a low kick nicely.
Wyatt tried to score with a low kick but Rothschild checks it.
Rothschild blocks a jab.
Rothschild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wyatt throws a head kick that Rothschild semi-blocks.
Wyatt throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
Wyatt misses with a head kick.
Rothschild moves out of range of the body kick from Wyatt.
Rothschild thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rothschild.
Rothschild looks to land a body kick but Wyatt moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Rothschild's shoulder, as Rothschild tries to avoid the shot.
Rothschild lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rothschild moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Rothschild.
Wyatt avoids the elbow strike from Rothschild, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rothschild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wyatt lands a nice uppercut.
Rothschild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wyatt's defenses.
Rothschild lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jarrod Wyatt has been cut.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wyatt avoids it.
Wyatt misses with some punches.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wyatt missing with a left hand there. Rothschild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Rothschild moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rothschild misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Rothschild.
Bancroft Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wyatt is looking to chop away at Rothschild's legs.
Rothschild closes the distance and clinches.
Wyatt misses with the head strike.
Rothschild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wyatt is defending well for now.
Wyatt trying to control the position but instead, Rothschild has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wyatt into the cage.
Wyatt throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rothschild misses with a body punch.
Wyatt missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wyatt avoids a wild elbow strike from Rothschild.
Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Wyatt tenderised Rothschild's leg. Rothschild is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wyatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bancroft Rothschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarrod Wyatt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a leg kick.
Wyatt throws a hook to the side of Rothschild's head but Rothschild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wyatt throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
A low kick from Rothschild misses
and Wyatt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wyatt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wyatt throwing strikes from guard but Rothschild blocks nicely.
Rothschild pulls Wyatt in close to prevent any damage.
Wyatt tries to free his leg and advance position but Rothschild is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyatt wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt looking to sit in guard and control but Rothschild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wyatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wyatt wants to sweep here but Rothschild controlling him for the moment.
Wyatt is working hard here to advance position.
Rothschild is looking to stand up but Wyatt won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wyatt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rothschild's guard.
Rothschild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wyatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyatt throwing strikes but missing.
Rothschild controlling the position.
Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Wyatt from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt wants to stand but Rothschild is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wyatt wants to pass the guard but Rothschild is keeping the position.
Wyatt wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jarrod Wyatt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wyatt 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rothschild.
Rothschild with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt shoots for a takedown but Rothschild saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Rothschild avoids them all with ease.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. Wyatt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wyatt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild tries to land a leg kick but Wyatt saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Rothschild.
Wyatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothschild can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothschild connects with a solid leg kick.
Rothschild pushes Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothschild trying to land knees to the body.
Wyatt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bancroft Rothschild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jarrod Wyatt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wyatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothschild can pounce on him.
Rothschild misses with a hook.
Rothschild plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Wyatt finds it's target.
Wyatt throws a right hand that Rothschild ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothschild also avoids with ease.
Rothschild tries to clinch up.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Wyatt ducks down to avoid it.
Rothschild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wyatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rothschild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rothschild was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Wyatt takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rothschild is able to avoid easily.
Rothschild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wyatt at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rothschild quickly recovers to half guard.
Rothschild is looking to control Wyatt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rothschild avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild has his hands clasped together around Wyatt's back. He's all about the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rothschild trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rothschild wants to control but Wyatt is having none of it.
Wyatt wants to control but Rothschild has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jarrod Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rothschild blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wyatt.
Wyatt prevents Rothschild from improving his position.
Wyatt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyatt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wyatt in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wyatt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarrod Wyatt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rothschild knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wyatt is keen to just control but Rothschild is a slippery customer.
Rothschild is trying to get back to full guard.
Wyatt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyatt working over Rothschild with some ground and pound. Rothschild looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarrod Wyatt.
I think Rothschild has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jarrod Wyatt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones Jr's choice of entrance music: Can't be touched - Roy Jones Jr.. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Roy Jones Jr enters the cage!
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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 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marek Siuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones Jr looks to land a left hand but Siuta moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Jones Jr.
Siuta misses with a head kick.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siuta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones Jr tries to move into range but Siuta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones Jr throws a combination. Siuta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siuta throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
Siuta tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Siuta is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Siuta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Jones Jr does no damage.
Jones Jr Throws a clean left jab. Jones Jr Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Siuta's chin! Siuta crumbles to the ground and Jones Jr follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Jones Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roy Jones Jr!
Roy Jones Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furlong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Say it Ain't So. Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amazing Grace by The Celtic Woman. Edward Furlong 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Davis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis digs a good body shot into Furlong's ribs.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Furlong counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Furlong to acknowledge the strikes.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Furlong looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Furlong misses with a hook.
Furlong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Furlong misses with the combination.
Furlong dodges the punch combination from Davis.
A good leg kick by Davis.
Davis looks to land a combination but Furlong avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furlong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Davis's calf.
Furlong misses with a wild combination.
Antonio Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
Davis misses with a leg kick
and Furlong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davis cracks Furlong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Furlong slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Furlong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Furlong counters with a left to the body.
Furlong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Furlong connects with a looping right hand.
Furlong tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Furlong. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Furlong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Furlong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Furlong finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Furlong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Davis throws a combination. Furlong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Antonio Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furlong throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Furlong takes a step back to recover.
Furlong defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Furlong.
Furlong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis misses the jab.
Davis with a nice cross.
Furlong tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Furlong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Furlong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Furlong misses with a low kick.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Furlong wants to slow Davis down by chopping away at his legs.
Davis throws a low kick but Furlong avoids it.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Furlong lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Antonio Davis has been cut.
Furlong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Furlong. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furlong checks a leg kick.
Furlong jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furlong clinches up against the cage.
Furlong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Furlong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Furlong misses with a body punch
and Davis counters with a nice body shot.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Furlong tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Furlong slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Furlong.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Furlong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furlong.
Furlong misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Davis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Furlong throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Furlong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Davis looks to land a left hand but Furlong moved out of range nicely.
Davis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Furlong scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Antonio Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Davis.
Furlong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis misses with a hook. Furlong ducked under it nicely.
Furlong ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Furlong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Furlong's head back.
Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Furlong.
Edward Furlong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Furlong's head but Furlong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Furlong moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Furlong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Furlong moved out of range.
Furlong defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Furlong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Furlong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Furlong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.
Davis misses the jab.
Furlong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furlong was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Furlong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furlong misses with a wild combination.
Furlong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Furlong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Furlong cracks the inside of Davis's front leg.
Furlong throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furlong jabs at Davis's body.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Furlong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furlong.
Furlong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Davis misses.
Furlong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Furlong lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Furlong.
Furlong lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Furlong lands a right hook to the body.
Furlong tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Furlong slips the punch.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furlong manages to avoid it.
Furlong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Furlong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furlong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Furlong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Furlong digs a good hook to Davis's body.
Furlong wants to land a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Davis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davis duly obliges.
Furlong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Furlong drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
A short left from Davis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Furlong as Davis tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Furlong stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Furlong takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Furlong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Davis cracks Furlong with a good jab.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Furlong lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Furlong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Furlong dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davis digs a good body shot into Furlong's ribs.
Furlong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davis momentarily.
Davis slips a jab from Furlong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Furlong tries to clinch up.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furlong was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Furlong.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Furlong throws out the jab.
Furlong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Furlong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Furlong.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Furlong moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Davis misses.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Furlong's defenses.
Davis throws a jab when Furlong was well out of range.
Furlong scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Furlong moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Furlong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furlong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Furlong throws a one two combo.
Furlong throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Furlong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Furlong slips a jab from Davis.
Davis throws a right hand that Furlong ducks under and follows up with a left that Furlong also avoids with ease.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Furlong moved out of range.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Furlong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Furlong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furlong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Antonio Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furlong shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Davis pushes Furlong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Furlong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furlong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furlong.
Furlong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
Nice uppercut there from Furlong.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Furlong misses with a double jab.
Furlong 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furlong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head.
Davis staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Davis both land. Nice combination.
Furlong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edward Furlong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furlong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Davis.
I've got Davis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Davis!
Antonio Davis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jens Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelard Desormeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desormeaux has chosen Ça va venir découragez-vous pas ♫ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jens Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelard Desormeaux!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber connects with a body shot.
Weber looks to score with a jab to the body but Desormeaux is just out of range.
Desormeaux shoots in and gets a takedown into Weber's guard.
Weber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desormeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Desormeaux from controlling successfully.
Weber wants to sweep but no luck.
Desormeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Desormeaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Desormeaux throws a big elbow that misses.
Weber trying to control the position.
Desormeaux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Desormeaux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Desormeaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber looking to control.
Desormeaux won't allow Weber to sweep him here.
Desormeaux works over Weber with some ground and pound from guard.
Desormeaux postures up in Weber's guard and throws a big left but Weber blocks it.
Desormeaux trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.
Desormeaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desormeaux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Desormeaux from controlling successfully.
Weber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weber looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux wants to pass the guard but Weber is keeping the position.
Desormeaux working some strikes from top position.
Desormeaux trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desormeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weber has his foot on Desormeaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Desormeaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Desormeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desormeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Weber has wrist control.
Weber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Desormeaux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Desormeaux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desormeaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weber controls Desormeaux momentarily but Desormeaux frees himself.
Weber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Desormeaux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Desormeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Desormeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Desormeaux throws a strike but Weber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Desormeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Desormeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desormeaux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Desormeaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Desormeaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Weber wants to control from the top but Desormeaux keeps moving.
Weber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Weber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desormeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelard Desormeaux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Weber moves out of range of the body kick from Desormeaux.
Desormeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weber, pushing him back against the cage.
Desormeaux scores with a shot to the side of Weber's head.
Weber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desormeaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Desormeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weber lunges at Desormeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Desormeaux's hand.
Desormeaux scores with a head kick. Weber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jens Weber has been cut.
Desormeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weber misses with a hook. Desormeaux ducked under it nicely.
Desormeaux throws a head kick that Weber semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weber throws an overhand right that lands on Desormeaux's shoulder, as Desormeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Desormeaux tries to land a front kick but Weber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Desormeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big right from Weber misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desormeaux forces Weber back against the cage and clinches.
Desormeaux is pushing Weber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Desormeaux trying to control the position but instead, Weber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Desormeaux into the cage.
Desormeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weber backwards.
Weber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weber misses with a punch to the body.
Desormeaux looking to stall.
Desormeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weber lands an uppercut.
Weber tries to score a body lock takedown but Desormeaux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Desormeaux manages to break the clinch.
Weber checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Desormeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Weber counter with a right hand.
Adelard Desormeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber looks to score with a jab to the body but Desormeaux is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weber gets tackled into the cage by Desormeaux. Desormeaux maintains the clinch.
Desormeaux decides to pull guard.
Weber trying to control the position from guard on top but Desormeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desormeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weber defends well.
Desormeaux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weber passes into side control.
Weber in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Weber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adelard Desormeaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weber is staying tight to Desormeaux's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Weber working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Desormeaux tries to improve position but can't.
Weber trying to control the position but Desormeaux is working away.
Desormeaux is looking to regain half guard here but Weber keeps moving and retains side control.
Desormeaux regains half guard, as Weber was trying to land strikes.
Weber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Desormeaux trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber is looking to pass Desormeaux's guard but actually Desormeaux recovers to full guard.
Desormeaux has his hands on Weber's head, controlling the position.
Desormeaux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desormeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Desormeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desormeaux trying to keep a closed guard but Weber is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelard Desormeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jens Weber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Desormeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Desormeaux scores with a hook to the body. Weber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adelard Desormeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Weber.
Desormeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weber.
Desormeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weber manages to avoid it.
A jab from Weber does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Desormeaux.
Weber moves to clinch but Desormeaux breaks away
and Desormeaux counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Weber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Desormeaux is aware though and is defending well.
Desormeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Weber has wrist control.
Desormeaux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Desormeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Desormeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Weber's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desormeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desormeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desormeaux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Desormeaux forces his way into half guard.
Weber is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tycoon Mafia MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Weber won't allow Desormeaux to pass to mount.
Weber controlling the position well.
Weber is staying active underneath Desormeaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber wants to improve his position but Desormeaux is controlling well.
Weber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Desormeaux tries to stand but can't do so whilst Weber controls his leg.
Desormeaux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Desormeaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Weber is looking for a sweep. Desormeaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weber is just riding it out for now. Desormeaux eventually gives up the hold.
Desormeaux throwing shots but Weber is blocking nicely.
Weber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Desormeaux.
Desormeaux winds up and cracks Weber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Desormeaux working over Weber with some ground and pound. Weber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Desormeaux is taking a breather. Weber says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Desormeaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weber defending well though.
Weber wants to control but Desormeaux is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux prevents Weber from improving his position.
Jens Weber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Desormeaux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adelard Desormeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desormeaux passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Desormeaux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Desormeaux in side control, throwing shots but Weber defends.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desormeaux lands some shots froms side control.
Desormeaux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weber is not content to let Desormeaux control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adelard Desormeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Desormeaux 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adelard Desormeaux!
An out of breath Adelard Desormeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Enter Sandman - Metallica as his entrance music. Elliot Saunders had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Elliot Saunders had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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195 lbs
32 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lazarus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saunders.
Saunders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones feints a jab promting Saunders to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saunders slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Elliot Saunders has been cut.
Saunders lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Saunders fails to land the takedown.
Saunders fails with the takedown
and Saunders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders throws an off balance right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saunders scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders 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.
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saunders manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saunders lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saunders is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones is trying to break free.
Saunders tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jones hold on?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Saunders throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jones!
Saunders is punishing Jones with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Saunders looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Jones tries to escape the position.
Jones is covering up but some of the strikes from Saunders are getting through and doing damage.
Saunders looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Jones is rocked!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Saunders has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Saunders finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Saunders is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Saunders. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saunders's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Jones looks winded!
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saunders on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saunders manages to get back to half guard.
Saunders tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones throwing shots but Saunders is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saunders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is keen to just control but Saunders is a slippery customer.
Saunders trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saunders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saunders won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Saunders gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saunders is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saunders works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elliot Saunders's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saunders fails with the takedown.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saunders.
Saunders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Saunders's head but Saunders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saunders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a head kick but Saunders moves out of range.
Jones slips a straight right by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Saunders scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones feints and then cracks Saunders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saunders down.
Saunders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Saunders stumbling back into the cage.
Saunders with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saunders is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones slips a straight right by Saunders.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders is chipping away with strikes.
We've been hearing that Saunders has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Saunders prevents Jones from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders working away.
Elliot Saunders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saunders works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Saunders in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saunders scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saunders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Saunders scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Saunders lands an elbow.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Saunders is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying to stand.
Saunders trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Saunders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saunders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saunders is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jones is hurt! He's hurt bad - Saunders fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jones from any more punishment! Congratulations to Saunders! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Saunders!
Elliot Saunders gave a mention to Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 80% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . Pinkman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: On the Rag. Aoki Funkyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a jab when Funkyama was well out of range.
Aoki Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Pinkman lands.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkyama looks for a takedown but Pinkman sprawls well.
Pinkman swinging wildly here.
Funkyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama tries to clinch up but Pinkman circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinkman is fending him off so far but Funkyama persists. Nope, Pinkman circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinkman throws out a loose jab but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Funkyama ducked under it nicely.
Funkyama gets a takedown into half guard.
Pinkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Pinkman keeps moving.
Pinkman trying to control the position.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinkman is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama passes Pinkman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Funkyama trying to work for an americana but Pinkman has managed to regain full guard.
Funkyama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funkyama landing some decent shots from guard.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinkman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinkman looking for a guillotine here but Funkyama defends easily.
Funkyama stopping the sweep attempt from Pinkman.
Funkyama distracts Pinkman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pinkman can't keep his opponent in guard - Funkyama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funkyama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Funkyama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Funkyama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pinkman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pinkman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Funkyama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom here.
Funkyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pinkman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Funkyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pinkman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Funkyama manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinkman tries for a kimura but Funkyama is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aoki Funkyama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Pinkman moves out of range.
Pinkman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pinkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funkyama manages to get himself to full guard.
Funkyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinkman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinkman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pinkman escapes and throws Funkyama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman trying to control the position but Funkyama is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funkyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Funkyama is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Funkyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinkman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pinkman is thwarting Funkyama's attempts to control the position.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back.
Funkyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Funkyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkyama is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinkman.
Funkyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinkman is looking for a kimura here.
Pinkman wants to work for an arm triangle but Funkyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Pinkman postures up.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama tries to roll over but Pinkman keeps him under control.
Funkyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinkman wants to take a breather but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aoki Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinkman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinkman looking to sit in guard and control but Funkyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pinkman has momentary wrist control but Funkyama slips an elbow through the middle.
Pinkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funkyama is aware though and is defending well.
Funkyama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Pinkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkyama trying to control but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinkman has his foot on Funkyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkyama works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funkyama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Funkyama is pressing down on Pinkman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinkman is holding on for now.
Funkyama trying to control from half guard but Pinkman is working away.
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Pinkman defends the submission attempt.
Funkyama is thwarting Pinkman's attempts to control the position.
Pinkman actively working from the bottom here.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
Pinkman is defending against the submission attempts here by Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back.
Funkyama is working for a kimura but Pinkman is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura but Pinkman is defending well.
Funkyama seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman trying to control from the bottom.
Pinkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Pinkman is defending well.
Pinkman wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Pinkman tries to kick Funkyama off but Funkyama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pinkman trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama working Pinkman over with strikes.
Funkyama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aoki Funkyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Funkyama scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pinkman?
Pinkman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama trying to control but Pinkman is having none of it.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
Funkyama raining down shots from the mount!
Funkyama landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from Pinkman to control.
Funkyama with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Funkyama looking to control but Pinkman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pinkman wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinkman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Funkyama tries to control but Pinkman wriggling away.
Funkyama landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Funkyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Funkyama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Funkyama!
During a confident post fight interview, Aoki Funkyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Rafal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dawid Rafal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xavier misses with a jab to the body
and Rafal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rafal. Xavier shrugs it off though.
Xavier looks for a takedown but Rafal sprawls well.
Rafal looks for the body kick but Xavier saw that one coming.
Xavier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rafal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rafal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Rafal finds it's target.
Rafal moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rafal ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Rafal tries a low kick but Xavier avoids it.
Rafal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafal looks to throw the jab but Xavier is out of range.
Xavier just misses with a punch to the body.
Rafal throws a body kick that misses.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Rafal.
Rafal lands with a straight right. Xavier didn't see that one coming.
Xavier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rafal defends it nicely.
Rafal lands a front kick.
Xavier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rafal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xavier is working for takedown but Rafal is calmly controlling the position for now.
I was talking to Xavier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bittor Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafal lands an elbow just above Xavier 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rafal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rafal.
Rafal looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Rafal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rafal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
Rafal lands an elbow just above Xavier 's eye.
Rafal lands with a right to the head.
Xavier manages to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xavier working for a triangle but Rafal defends it easily.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Rafal from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier 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.
Rafal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xavier is proving hard to escape from.
Rafal throws a big elbow that misses.
Rafal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rafal works over Xavier with some ground and pound from guard.
Rafal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xavier is proving hard to escape from.
Rafal throws a sloppy strike and Xavier has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rafal is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Xavier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bittor Xavier!
During a confident post fight interview, Bittor Xavier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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