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CFC 137: Summer Slugfest PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Wiltsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Shachner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiltsie comes to the cage accompanied by Mein Herz Brennt. Robert Wiltsie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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25
162 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wiltsie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Shachner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltsie clinches up against the cage.
Wiltsie works on Shachner's body with a couple of short punches.
Wiltsie lands a body punch.
Wiltsie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
Wiltsie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiltsie lands a hook that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Wiltsie.
A short uppercut from Wiltsie.
A short body shot lands from Wiltsie as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiltsie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wiltsie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wiltsie scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wiltsie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wiltsie lands with a right to the head.
Wiltsie gets through Shachner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie has Shachner pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wiltsie.
Shachner looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wiltsie.
Wiltsie just leaning against Shachner, taking a breather.
Shachner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wiltsie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiltsie pushes Shachner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiltsie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wiltsie pushes Shachner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiltsie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shachner or not.
Wiltsie gets through Shachner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wiltsie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wiltsie lands a body punch.
Wiltsie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
Wiltsie lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wiltsie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shachner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiltsie.
A right hook to the body lands for Wiltsie.
Wiltsie is working Shachner over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Wiltsie as the two fighters clinch.
Wiltsie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiltsie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wiltsie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shachners head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wiltsie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wiltsie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
Nice body punch from Wiltsie.
A nice left hand lands by Wiltsie.
Wiltsie lands a hook that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
A short uppercut from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiltsie.
Wiltsie avoiding damage.
Wiltsie lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiltsie.
Wiltsie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wiltsie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie lands a left hand.
Wiltsie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shachner up against the cage.
Wiltsie lands with a right to the head.
Wiltsie effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie cracks Shachner with a nice body shot.
Shachner being controlled against the cage.
Wiltsie lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Come on Wiltsie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Wiltsie.
Stalling in the clinch from Wiltsie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wiltsie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Wiltsie on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie works on Shachner's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie cracks Shachner with a nice body shot.
Wiltsie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wiltsie lands a left hand.
Wiltsie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wiltsie.
Wiltsie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shachner.
Wiltsie is leaning against Shachner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiltsie.
Shachner is breathing heavily.
Wiltsie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Wiltsie lands a shoulder strike.
Wiltsie lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiltsie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shachner or not.
Wiltsie lands a body shot.
Wiltsie lands a shot to the body.
Wiltsie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shachner.
Wiltsie lands a shot to the body.
Wiltsie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shachner up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Wiltsie as the two fighters clinch.
Wiltsie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robert Wiltsie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wiltsie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiltsie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wiltsie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shachner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
Wiltsie is leaning against Shachner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wiltsie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shachner.
A right hand to the body from Wiltsie.
A nice left hand lands by Wiltsie.
Shachner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wiltsie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
Wiltsie stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiltsie cracks Shachner with a nice body shot.
Wiltsie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
Wiltsie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shachner or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wiltsie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wiltsie lands a shoulder strike.
Wiltsie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wiltsie.
Wiltsie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shachner up against the cage.
Shachner can't get the takedown.
Wiltsie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Wiltsie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wiltsie, right into the meat.
Wiltsie darts in and clinches Shachner up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wiltsie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie lands with a right to the head.
Wiltsie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wiltsie lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shachner can do to turn this around?
Stalling in the clinch from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wiltsie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Wiltsie.
Shachner tries to clinch but Wiltsie is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wiltsie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shachner moves forwards but Wiltsie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wiltsie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shachner in his tracks.
Shachner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiltsie avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Shachner or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiltsie which made him look bad.
Jab by Wiltsie.
Shachner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown by Shachner or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiltsie which made him look bad.
Robert Wiltsie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Shachner.
Shachner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shachner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shachner shoots in for a takedown but Wiltsie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie lunges at Shachner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shachner's hand.
Wiltsie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wiltsie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shachners head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wiltsie.
Wiltsie lands a hook that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wiltsie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wiltsie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shachner up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiltsie just leaning against Shachner, taking a breather.
Wiltsie lands a nice uppercut.
Wiltsie lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wiltsie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wiltsie pushes Shachner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wiltsie gets through Shachner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiltsie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
Wiltsie lands a hook that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie digs a right hand into Shachner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shachner's gas tank.
Wiltsie lands a left hand.
Wiltsie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wiltsie lands a shoulder strike.
Wiltsie lands a shoulder strike.
Wiltsie slows down the pace here.
A short right from Wiltsie.
A body shot lands from Wiltsie.
A hook to the body from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shachner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie just leaning against Shachner, taking a breather.
Wiltsie lands with a light punch inside.
Robert Wiltsie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wiltsie lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiltsie lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wiltsie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wiltsie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shachner backwards.
Wiltsie scores with a shot to the side of Shachner's head.
Rory Shachner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiltsie.
Come on Wiltsie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wiltsie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shachner letting Wiltsie take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Wiltsie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wiltsie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Wiltsie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurt the wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dr. Feelgood. Kurt the wrestler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carl Menger's chin.
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147 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt the wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Menger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger throws out a loose jab but the wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
the wrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
the wrestler shoots in for a double leg but Menger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by the wrestler.
Menger keeps the fight on the outside.
Menger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menger lands a nice hook to the wrestler's body. the wrestler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menger throws a series of punches but the wrestler avoids them all with ease.
Menger looks to land a left hand but the wrestler moved out of range nicely.
the wrestler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
the wrestler tries to clinch up but Menger circles away and keeps his distance.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menger swats away the attempt to clinch by the wrestler.
the wrestler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
the wrestler slips under a jab.
Menger throws a low kick, looking for the wrestler's leg but the wrestler calmly moves out of range.
the wrestler is looking to clinch.
the wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
the wrestler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
the wrestler avoids the body shot from Menger.
Menger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the wrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menger was well out of range. Poor timing from the wrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger punishes the wrestler's body with a nice straight punch.
Menger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Menger coming out on top.
the wrestler lands a jab.
Menger throws a front kick aimed at the wrestler's knee but the wrestler avoids it well.
Menger punishes the wrestler's body with a nice straight punch.
the wrestler moves in looking to clinch but Menger pushes him off.
the wrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Menger tries to improve position but can't.
Menger manages to work his way to half guard, despite the wrestler's best efforts.
the wrestler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Menger is looking for a sweep. the wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
the wrestler is looking to advance position but Menger won't allow it.
Menger wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Menger!
the wrestler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Menger wants to control but the wrestler is having none of it.
Menger regains half guard.
Menger taking some punishment here, with the wrestler in his half guard.
the wrestler is keen to just control but Menger is a slippery customer.
the wrestler drops an elbow to the side of Menger's head.
the wrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menger tries to roll over but the wrestler keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Menger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Menger looks gassed!
Menger pulls the wrestler in close to his closed guard and prevents the wrestler from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
the wrestler slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. the wrestler connects with a nice short shot to Menger's temple.
the wrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
the wrestler is working for a kimura but Menger is defending it quite comfortably.
the wrestler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Menger tries to get to full guard but the wrestler has control of the leg.
Menger is refusing to be controlled, as the wrestler sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the wrestler.
the wrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Menger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the wrestler with the ground and pound but Menger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Menger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and the wrestler defends well.
the wrestler works over Menger with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
the wrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Menger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
the wrestler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Menger tries to bench press the wrestler off him but the wrestler keeps the position.
the wrestler trying to control the action but Menger is working from the bottom.
the wrestler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Menger down.
Menger is looking for a sweep.
Menger taking punishment in the form of punches.
the wrestler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Menger gets back to half guard.
the wrestler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Menger's head.
the wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Menger has hold of the wrestler's hands but the wrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
the wrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menger is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from the wrestler.
the wrestler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger trying to hold on to the wrestler's head to control him but the wrestler postures up.
the wrestler wants to take a breather but Menger is having none of it.
Menger taking some punishment here, with the wrestler in his half guard.
Menger tries to get to full guard but the wrestler has control of the leg.
the wrestler winds up and cracks Menger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Menger has hold of the wrestler's hands but the wrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
the wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
Menger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
the wrestler winds up and cracks Menger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
the wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
Menger is looking to control the wrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menger avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler is nestled in close to Menger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
the wrestler is stalling here. Menger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! the wrestler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Menger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Menger cracks the wrestler with a big right hand but the wrestler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
the wrestler gets back to half guard.
the wrestler tries to get to full guard but Menger has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the wrestler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menger pulls his head out easily.
the wrestler tries to get to full guard but Menger has control of the leg.
the wrestler is looking to control Menger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can the wrestler avoid being mounted?
the wrestler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Menger trying to control from half guard but the wrestler is working away.
Menger tries to pass to full mount but the wrestler defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
the wrestler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Menger did well to prevent the wrestler getting side control.
the wrestler is thwarting Menger's attempts to control the position.
the wrestler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
the wrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
the wrestler lands with a punch from half guard.
Menger taking some punishment here, with the wrestler in his half guard.
Menger wants to improve his position but the wrestler is controlling well.
the wrestler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
the wrestler prevents Menger from improving his position.
Menger trying to control but the wrestler postures up.
Menger tries to get to full guard but the wrestler has control of the leg.
the wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Menger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the wrestler lands a nice short elbow.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
the wrestler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
the wrestler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Menger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
the wrestler clinches but Menger breaks the clinch
and Menger counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt the wrestler dominated that second round.
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!
the wrestler darts in trying to clinch
and Menger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
the wrestler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
the wrestler wants to clinch
and Menger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
the wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menger.
the wrestler misses with a body shot
and Menger counters with a straight right hand.
Kurt the wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the wrestler wants to clinch but Menger slips to the side
enabling Menger to counter with a crisp jab.
the wrestler wants to clinch
and Menger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
the wrestler tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Menger counter with a right hand.
the wrestler thows a body shot but no joy.
Kurt the wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Menger moves away
enabling Menger to counter with a crisp jab.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Menger moves away
and Menger counters with a left to the body.
the wrestler fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Menger moves away
and Menger counters with a series of strikes. the wrestler will be more careful next time no doubt.
the wrestler thows a body shot but no joy.
Menger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt the wrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Menger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt the wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the wrestler looks to clinch
letting Menger counter with a right hand.
Menger throws a series of punches but the wrestler moves out of range.
A combination from Menger does no damage.
the wrestler wants to clinch
letting Menger counter with a right hand.
the wrestler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Menger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps the wrestler's head backwards.
Menger scores with a hook to the body. the wrestler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
the wrestler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
the wrestler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menger counters with a right hand to the body.
the wrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menger moves away.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Menger moves away
and Menger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
the wrestler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menger, pushing him back against the cage.
Menger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt the wrestler or not.
the wrestler is looking to break free of the clinch but Menger has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Menger.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Menger breaks from the clinch.
Menger missing with a left hand there. the wrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
the wrestler avoids the attempt from Menger to control.
Menger suckers the wrestler into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Menger is now in the wrestler's guard!
the wrestler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
the wrestler thows a huge punch but Menger dodges it nicely.
the wrestler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Menger's head.
Menger tries to get to full guard but the wrestler has control of the leg.
the wrestler misses with a head shot. Menger uses the momentum to regain guard.
the wrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger looking to hit a scissor sweep but the wrestler is one step ahead there.
Menger trying to control the position.
Menger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the wrestler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Menger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
the wrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
the wrestler with a nice head shot there.
the wrestler distracts Menger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
the wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
the wrestler looking to pass the guard.
the wrestler cracks Menger with a solid left hand.
the wrestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, the wrestler has managed to get both his arms back between Menger's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler landing with the ground and pound.
the wrestler works over Menger with some ground and pound from guard.
the wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
the wrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Menger looking to control.
the wrestler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
the wrestler is working Menger over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the wrestler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
the wrestler working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menger manages to work his way to half guard, despite the wrestler's best efforts.
Menger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. the wrestler is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Menger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menger 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Menger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boxcar Willie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ololo Pysh Pysh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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21
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
287 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxcar Willie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ololo Pysh Pysh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pysh Pysh misses with a wild body shot.
Pysh Pysh throws a lazy right hand but Willie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pysh Pysh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Willie looks for the body kick but Pysh Pysh saw that one coming.
Pysh Pysh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willie slips a straight right by Pysh Pysh.
Willie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pysh Pysh.
Willie is looking to land body kicks.
Ololo Pysh Pysh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willie shoots in and bounces Pysh Pysh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Willie tries to free his leg and advance position but Pysh Pysh is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh wants to sweep here but Willie controlling him for the moment.
Pysh Pysh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Willie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Willie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Willie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pysh Pysh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pysh Pysh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Willie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Willie landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pysh Pysh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Willie preventing the sweep.
Pysh Pysh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Willie is aware though and is defending well.
Pysh Pysh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Willie!
Willie tries to reverse the position but Pysh Pysh maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh with shots to the head and body - Willie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pysh Pysh cracks Willie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pysh Pysh lands with some strikes.
Pysh Pysh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Willie is now in Pysh Pysh's guard. A big mistake from Pysh Pysh there, giving up the dominant position!
Willie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Willie lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pysh Pysh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Willie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pysh Pysh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willie connects with a couple of short punches.
Pysh Pysh is trying to control the position but Willie postures up.
Willie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pysh Pysh's head.
Pysh Pysh looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Willie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pysh Pysh looking for a sweep. Not yet Pysh Pysh, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Willie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pysh Pysh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Willie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Willie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pysh Pysh looks gassed!
Willie slips nicely into half guard.
Willie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Willie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pysh Pysh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willie scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pysh Pysh defending well though.
Willie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pysh Pysh tries to hold on but Willie postures up.
Willie breaks from Pysh Pysh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pysh Pysh is trying desperately to improve position.
Pysh Pysh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pysh Pysh gets back to half guard.
Pysh Pysh is looking to control Willie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pysh Pysh avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Willie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Willie drops an elbow to the side of Pysh Pysh's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boxcar Willie dominated that round.
That's time! Willie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Willie gets the takedown into side control.
Willie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pysh Pysh regains half guard.
Willie is controlling the pace.
Willie thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pysh Pysh to regain full guard.
Willie drops back looking for a leg! Pysh Pysh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pysh Pysh manages to kick Willie off! Willie jumps back into Pysh Pysh's guard.
Pysh Pysh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pysh Pysh is breathing heavily.
Pysh Pysh wants to sweep here but Willie controlling him for the moment.
Pysh Pysh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willie lands a couple of digs.
Willie looking to pass the guard.
Willie won't allow Pysh Pysh to sweep him here.
Pysh Pysh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willie throwing strikes but missing.
Willie throwing strikes from guard but Pysh Pysh blocks nicely.
Pysh Pysh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Willie is aware though and is defending well.
Willie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pysh Pysh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willie landing some decent shots from guard.
Pysh Pysh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willie is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh is trying to control the position but Willie postures up.
Willie works over Pysh Pysh with some ground and pound from guard.
Willie throws a big right hand that misses.
Willie stands up over Pysh Pysh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Willie drops back looking for a leg! Pysh Pysh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pysh Pysh manages to kick Willie off! Willie jumps back into Pysh Pysh's guard.
Pysh Pysh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Willie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Willie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pysh Pysh wants to sweep but no luck.
Willie working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Willie defends well.
Willie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pysh Pysh is looking for a sweep.
Willie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Willie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pysh Pysh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Willie trying to control the position but Pysh Pysh is working away.
Boxcar Willie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Willie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Willie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pysh Pysh keeps working.
Willie throws a strike aimed at the side of Pysh Pysh's head but Pysh Pysh avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh gets back to half guard.
Pysh Pysh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pysh Pysh wants to hit a switch here but Willie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pysh Pysh there!
Willie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pysh Pysh is desperately trying to improve his position but Willie has a good base and remains in mount.
Pysh Pysh regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Willie there.
Willie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pysh Pysh defends it well.
Pysh Pysh is looking for a sweep. Willie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boxcar Willie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Willie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pysh Pysh.
Willie scores with a takedown into Pysh Pysh's guard.
Pysh Pysh controls Willie momentarily but Willie frees himself.
Pysh Pysh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Willie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pysh Pysh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willie.
Willie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pysh Pysh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Willie postures up in Pysh Pysh's guard and throws a big left but Pysh Pysh blocks it.
Pysh Pysh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willie stopping the sweep attempt from Pysh Pysh.
Willie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Willie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Willie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pysh Pysh is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willie is on top in guard.
Pysh Pysh 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.
Willie throwing strikes from guard but Pysh Pysh blocks nicely.
Ololo Pysh Pysh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willie is in close to Pysh Pysh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pysh Pysh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Willie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pysh Pysh is looking to improve his position.
Willie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Willie is nestled in close to Pysh Pysh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Willie lands a nice short elbow.
Pysh Pysh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willie.
Willie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Willie landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willie with the ground and pound from mount.
Pysh Pysh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Willie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pysh Pysh is now in Willie's guard. A big mistake from Willie there, giving up the dominant position!
Willie working a defensive guard here.
Pysh Pysh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pysh Pysh prevents Willie from improving his position.
Willie won't allow Pysh Pysh to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pysh Pysh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boxcar Willie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Willie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pysh Pysh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willie pulls Pysh Pysh in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxcar Willie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Willie, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boxcar Willie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar has chosen Brujeria by La Coka Nostra as his entrance music. Donato Russo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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26
156 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Donato Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Russo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Russo moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Russo shoots in and bounces Escobar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Russo postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Russo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Russo is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar.
Escobar misses with the combination.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Russo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Russo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escobar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Escobar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Russo is working away.
Escobar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russo!
Escobar wants to control but Russo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Russo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Russo reverses the position - he's now on top in Escobar's guard.
Russo is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
Russo postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Russo trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Russo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Russo dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Russo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russo throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Escobar's guard.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russo has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Escobar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo working a defensive guard here.
Escobar won't allow Russo to sweep him here.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Escobar trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Russo managing to control the position.
Russo working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Russo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Escobar.
It looks like Donato Russo has been cut.
Russo throws a body kick that misses.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russo slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donato Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Escobar.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Russo tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Russo slips under a jab.
Russo gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Escobar won't allow Russo to sweep him here.
Russo working a defensive guard but Escobar passes into half guard.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escobar stalling away here and it's allowed Russo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russo is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donato Russo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donato Russo's cut.
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!
Russo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Escobar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
Russo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Russo. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Escobar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Russo misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russo swivels and escapes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Russo - that will leave a mark!
Juan Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a front kick that sends Escobar stumbling back into the cage.
Russo cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russo is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Russo circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobar as he jumps to the side.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Escobar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russo keeps working.
Donato Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo being controlled for a moment.
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Russo is defending well.
Escobar wants to stand but Russo is controlling his arm.
The strikes coming from Escobar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Escobar working the ground and pound but Russo is defending the strikes.
Escobar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Juan Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Russo moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Nice jab there from Russo.
Russo throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Russo misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Russo has his takedown stuffed
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Donato Russo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Escobar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Strap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iroquois Pliskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strap comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck by ACDC. Pliskin has chosen Metal Gear Solid Main Theme as his entrance music. Iroquois Pliskin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
167 lbs
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25
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Counter striker
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacque Strap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iroquois Pliskin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pliskin moves out of range as Strap strikes.
Strap tries to clinch but Pliskin is having none of it.
Pliskin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strap is looking to clinch but Pliskin is avoiding it.
Pliskin drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pliskin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strap 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.
Pliskin wants to control from the top but Strap keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pliskin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strap has escaped and now he's on top!
Strap wants to stand and escape but instead Pliskin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pliskin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pliskin has Strap in his guard.
Pliskin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap stays in close to Pliskin's body and controls the position.
Pliskin has an active guard here but Strap has managed to pass into half guard.
Pliskin tries to roll over but Strap keeps him under control.
Strap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pliskin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strap stalling.
Strap is keen to just control but Pliskin is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pliskin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strap is working away from the top position though.
Pliskin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pliskin.
Pliskin keeping moving, preventing Strap from controlling successfully.
Strap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pliskin's guard.
Pliskin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strap decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pliskin, up you get!
Pliskin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pliskin looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap is looking to reverse the position.
Pliskin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Strap!
Strap has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pliskin's lack of action.
Strap wants to get back to his feet.
Strap is defending against the submission attempts here by Pliskin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iroquois Pliskin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strap throws a head kick that misses
and Pliskin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pliskin.
Strap has his hands on Pliskin's head, controlling the position.
Pliskin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strap trying to control the position.
Pliskin wants to control from the top but Strap keeps moving.
Strap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pliskin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strap has escaped and now he's on top!
Pliskin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strap defends well.
Pliskin is breathing heavily.
Strap content to stall in guard here.
Strap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pliskin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pliskin wants to control but Strap passes easily into half guard.
Strap tries to stand and escape but Pliskin is controlling the position.
Pliskin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pliskin tries to lock up and control but Strap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strap wants to control the pace but Pliskin is squirming around nicely.
Pliskin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap avoids the attempt from Pliskin to control.
Strap trying to control but Pliskin is having none of it.
Pliskin regains half guard.
Pliskin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strap's back!
Strap is in bad spot here.
Strap looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pliskin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pliskin gets his hands free as Strap looks to control.
Pliskin doesn't have the hooks in and Strap manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pliskin 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.
Strap controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iroquois Pliskin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pliskin throws a sloppy head kick
and Strap counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strap.
Strap lands an elbow inside that Pliskin shrugs off.
It looks like Iroquois Pliskin has been cut.
Strap lands a damaging elbow.
Strap is trying to break the clinch but Pliskin is controlling him.
Strap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pliskin prevents Strap from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pliskin's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strap scores with a knee to the head.
Pliskin letting Strap take a breather here.
Pliskin throws a head punch that misses.
Strap gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pliskin regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strap passes Pliskin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strap prevents Pliskin from improving his position.
Strap wants to stand but Pliskin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pliskin is looking for a sweep. Strap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strap wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Pliskin uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Pliskin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strap is aware though and is defending well.
Pliskin wants to sweep here but Strap controlling him for the moment.
Strap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strap wants to stand but Pliskin is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pliskin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strap manages to get himself to full guard.
Pliskin trying to control but Strap is working from the bottom.
Pliskin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pliskin passes Strap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pliskin is trying to control the action in half guard but Strap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin looking for a submission but Strap manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Pliskin throwing strikes from guard but Strap blocks nicely.
Jacque Strap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pliskin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pliskin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pliskin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pliskin being controlled here momentarily.
Strap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Strap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pliskin 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Iroquois Pliskin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tullimies comes into the arena with Kahen kilon siika blaring out of the sound system. Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alice in Chains - Them Bones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
278 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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27
270 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tullimies throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Tullimies slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Tullimies saw that one coming.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a leg kick but Tullimies moved away.
Tullimies checks a leg kick nicely.
Tullimies closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tullimies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tullimies won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Tullimies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tullimies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tullimies is one step ahead there.
Tullimies wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Tullimies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tullimies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tullimies wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tullimies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tullimies throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tullimies throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tullimies.
Jones throws the left hand but Tullimies avoids the punch easily.
Tullimies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Tullimies throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Tullimies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tullimies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tullimies misses with a wild body shot.
Kunnollinen Tullimies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tullimies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tests Tullimies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a body punch but Tullimies moves out of range.
Tullimies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tullimies scores with a nice strike.
Tullimies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tullimies bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Tullimies, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll over but Tullimies keeps him under control.
Tullimies thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Tullimies is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tullimies seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tullimies tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Tullimies gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tullimies slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnollinen Tullimies dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Tullimies misses.
Tullimies takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tullimies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tullimies.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tullimies misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Tullimies.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Tullimies.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Tullimies.
Tullimies working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Tullimies wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies is chipping away with strikes.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Tullimies 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.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jones cracks Tullimies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tullimies misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tullimies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tullimies connects with a single shot there.
Tullimies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tullimies.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tullimies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joseph Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tullimies.
Tullimies drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tullimies is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tullimies is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tullimies laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones is not content to let Tullimies control the position.
Tullimies with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tullimies sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Tullimies trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Tullimies is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tullimies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tullimies wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kunnollinen Tullimies will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tullimies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tullimies scores with a jab.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tullimies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tullimies digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Tullimies takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tullimies ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tullimies scores with a shot to the body.
Tullimies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tullimies somewhat.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tullimies.
Tullimies throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Tullimies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Tullimies will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tullimies throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Tullimies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tullimies dodges the punch combination from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook.
Tullimies lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tullimies throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tullimies keeps the fight on the outside.
Tullimies swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tullimies.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tullimies throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Tullimies swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tullimies throws a big shot that misses.
Tullimies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tullimies.
Tullimies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tullimies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Tullimies is having none of it.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tullimies.
Tullimies connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Tullimies misses with a hook.
Jab by Tullimies.
Joseph Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tullimies was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Tullimies's head but Tullimies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tullimies. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tullimies looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kunnollinen Tullimies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Tullimies.
The fighters circling - Tullimies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tullimies blocks a jab.
Tullimies lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Tullimies.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tullimies's head backwards.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tullimies.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Tullimies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tullimies needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Tullimies in a clinch.
Jones digs a right hand into Tullimies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tullimies's gas tank.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Tullimies's ribcage. Tullimies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Kunnollinen Tullimies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones gets through Tullimies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tullimies or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tullimies.
Jones is working Tullimies over against the cage.
Tullimies blocks a body shot from Jones.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones pushes Tullimies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Tullimies's ribcage. Tullimies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tullimies prevents a body shot from Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tullimies or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones gets through Tullimies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones is working Tullimies over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tullimies has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kunnollinen Tullimies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Cerbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chipped Shoulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerbe comes to the cage accompanied by Heart Of A Champion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Cerbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chipped Shoulder!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoulder tried to score with a low kick but Cerbe checks it.
Cerbe avoids the head kick by Shoulder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoulder. Cerbe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerbe misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Cerbe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cerbe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Cerbe misses.
Shoulder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shoulder lands a jab to the nose.
Shoulder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shoulder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerbe.
Shoulder scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Cerbe.
No luck for Shoulder with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Shoulder misses.
Cerbe throws a lazy right hand but Shoulder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Cerbe catches Shoulder right on the button with a cross.
Shoulder misses with a body shot.
Shoulder misses the shot to the body.
Shoulder misses with a body shot.
Cerbe throws a jab when Shoulder was well out of range.
Dennis Cerbe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoulder misses with a wild combination.
Shoulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shoulder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cerbe pinned against the cage. Cerbe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dennis Cerbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chipped Shoulder.
Cerbe throws the left hand but Shoulder avoids the punch easily.
Cerbe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cerbe misses with a wild body shot.
Shoulder shoots for a takedown but Cerbe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shoulder misses with a body punch
enabling Cerbe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shoulder takes one to the chin there.
Shoulder throws a combination that misses
and Cerbe counters with a series of strikes. Shoulder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cerbe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Shoulder does no damage.
Shoulder misses with a jab to the body
and Cerbe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cerbe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoulder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cerbe counters with a right hand to the body.
Shoulder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cerbe misses with a looping left.
Cerbe cracks Shoulder with a good jab.
Shoulder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shoulder shoots for a double leg takedown but Cerbe sprawls well. He's pushed Shoulder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cerbe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoulder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cerbe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoulder throws a series of punches but Cerbe avoids them all with ease.
Shoulder ducks under a wild hook from Cerbe.
Shoulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerbe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoulder.
Cerbe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chipped Shoulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoulder misses with a takedown
and Cerbe counters with a stiff right hand.
Cerbe throws a jab when Shoulder was well out of range.
Shoulder shoots and misses
and Cerbe counters with a stiff right hand.
Cerbe throws a hook but Shoulder blocks it.
Shoulder tries to bum rush Cerbe with a series of wild strikes but Cerbe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoulder misses with a few strikes there.
Cerbe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoulder.
Cerbe throws a jab when Shoulder was well out of range.
Shoulder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cerbe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoulder looks to land a body kick but Cerbe moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoulder works the jab nicely.
Shoulder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick by Shoulder misses
and Cerbe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shoulder misses with a body shot.
Shoulder misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Cerbe.
Shoulder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cerbe as he jumps to the side.
Shoulder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cerbe rather than just go for the knockout.
Shoulder tries to bum rush Cerbe with a series of wild strikes but Cerbe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cerbe tests Shoulder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoulder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerbe sprawls well. Cerbe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shoulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Cerbe throws a big shot that misses.
Cerbe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shoulder throws a combination that misses
and Cerbe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Cerbe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shoulder staying out of range there.
Shoulder misses with a wild body shot.
Cerbe misses with a looping right.
Cerbe slips a jab and a cross from Shoulder.
Cerbe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cerbe connects with a single shot there.
Shoulder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cerbe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shoulder.
Shoulder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cerbe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shoulder is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cerbe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shoulder.
Cerbe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerbe connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoulder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shoulder fails with the takedown
and Cerbe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cerbe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoulder throws a head kick that Cerbe semi-blocks.
Dennis Cerbe is winning the standup battle so far.
Shoulder falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Cerbe to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoulder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cerbe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dennis Cerbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chipped Shoulder.
Cerbe connects with a jab.
Shoulder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cerbe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shoulder lands with a hook. Cerbe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cerbe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cerbe lands a nice shot to the body.
Chipped Shoulder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoulder throws a nice looking combination but Cerbe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shoulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerbe manages to avoid it.
Cerbe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shoulder blocks a jab.
Cerbe tests Shoulder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Cerbe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoulder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shoulder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cerbe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoulder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cerbe defends it nicely.
Shoulder takes a swing at Cerbe's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Cerbe.
Shoulder takes one on the button.
Shoulder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cerbe as he jumps to the side.
Shoulder misses with a combination
and Cerbe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoulder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cerbe's guard.
Shoulder is breathing heavily.
Cerbe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoulder throws a strike but Cerbe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shoulder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cerbe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shoulder working for a triangle but Cerbe defends it easily.
Cerbe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cerbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerbe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cerbe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shoulder is on top in guard.
Shoulder postures up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dennis Cerbe just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shoulder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cerbe counters with a straight right hand.
Shoulder misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Cerbe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A jab from Cerbe misses.
Shoulder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shoulder misses with a jab to the body
and Shoulder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoulder slips under a jab from Cerbe.
Shoulder misses with a wild combination.
Shoulder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerbe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shoulder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cerbe counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoulder misses with a takedown attempt - Cerbe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cerbe misses with a hook. Shoulder ducked under it nicely.
Shoulder with a poor takedown
and Cerbe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dennis Cerbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chipped Shoulder.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shoulder!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cerbe.
Shoulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cerbe misses the shot to the body.
Shoulder misses with a body punch
and Cerbe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shoulder tries to move into range but Cerbe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shoulder fails to land with a series of punches.
Cerbe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoulder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shoulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerbe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoulder.
Cerbe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoulder manages to avoid it.
Shoulder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shoulder slips a jab from Cerbe.
Shoulder slips under a jab.
Shoulder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoulder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cerbe counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoulder shoots and misses
and Cerbe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cerbe digs a good body shot into Shoulder's ribs.
Shoulder closes the distance and clinches up with Cerbe, looking for a takedown. Shoulder pushes Cerbe against the cage but Cerbe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shoulder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cerbe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shoulder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cerbe.
Shoulder misses the body punch
and Cerbe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cerbe lunges at Shoulder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoulder's hand.
A cross from Cerbe lands.
Shoulder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Shoulder misses.
Cerbe cracks Shoulder with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Cerbe.
Cerbe catches Shoulder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoulder misses with a body shot.
Cerbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoulder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoulder misses the body punch
and Cerbe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoulder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shoulder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cerbe loads up on a big right hand but Shoulder slips the punch.
Shoulder ducks under a wild hook from Cerbe.
Shoulder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cerbe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shoulder misses with a low kick.
Cerbe scores with a hook to the body. Shoulder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shoulder lands a slapping body shot.
Shoulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerbe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoulder.
A big right from Cerbe misses.
Cerbe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Cerbe misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shoulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cerbe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoulder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoulder lands with a hook. Cerbe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cerbe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoulder.
Shoulder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoulder blocks a jab.
Shoulder has his takedown stuffed
and Cerbe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoulder thinking.
Shoulder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dennis Cerbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cerbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoulder was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerbe.
Shoulder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cerbe tries to bum rush Shoulder with a series of wild strikes but Shoulder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoulder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chipped Shoulder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shoulder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shoulder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Cerbe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cerbe, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Cerbe!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Diefenbaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain comes to the cage accompanied by Giving In-- As made famous by Adema. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Diefenbaker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diefenbaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deschain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diefenbaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diefenbaker throws a hook but Deschain avoids it easily.
Deschain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deschain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diefenbaker.
Deschain throws a lazy right hand but Diefenbaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deschain cracks Diefenbaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diefenbaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deschain moves away from the strike by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diefenbaker.
Danga de danga de dang - Diefenbaker scores with a four punch combination!
Jab by Deschain.
Diefenbaker sizes up Deschain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefenbaker misses with an uppercut. Deschain saw that one coming.
Deschain slips under a jab from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Diefenbaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diefenbaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diefenbaker throws out a loose jab but Deschain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diefenbaker thows a body shot but no joy.
Deschain throws an overhand right that lands on Diefenbaker's shoulder, as Diefenbaker tries to avoid the shot.
Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deschain.
Diefenbaker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deschain counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker misses with a body punch
and Deschain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diefenbaker won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Deschain crashes against the mat.
Diefenbaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diefenbaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deschain 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.
Deschain scores with punches from side control.
Deschain working away.
Diefenbaker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deschain is looking to advance position but Diefenbaker won't allow it.
Diefenbaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deschain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deschain is keen to just control but Diefenbaker is a slippery customer.
Diefenbaker is looking to control Deschain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diefenbaker avoid being mounted?
Diefenbaker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Deschain manages to pass to mount!
Diefenbaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diefenbaker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Deschain tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Deschain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Diefenbaker is trying desperately to improve position.
Deschain goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diefenbaker is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diefenbaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Diefenbaker dominated that round.
That's time! Deschain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deschain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a body punch but Deschain moves out of range.
Deschain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diefenbaker keeping hold of Deschain's head, controlling as best he can.
Deschain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diefenbaker defending well though.
Deschain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diefenbaker wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diefenbaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diefenbaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deschain.
Diefenbaker is positioning himself well to prevent Deschain advancing to mount.
Diefenbaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deschain wants to pass the guard but Diefenbaker is keeping the position.
Deschain being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Diefenbaker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deschain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diefenbaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diefenbaker keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully.
Deschain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diefenbaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diefenbaker keeping full guard, as Deschain tries to pass.
Diefenbaker controls Deschain momentarily but Deschain frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diefenbaker stalks Deschain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Deschain's face. Deschain staggers backwards, shaken.
Diefenbaker looks to clinch
and Deschain counters with a straight right hand.
Deschain's corner calls for a 1-2. Deschain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diefenbaker misses with an uppercut.
Diefenbaker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deschain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John Diefenbaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Deschain misses the target.
Deschain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diefenbaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Deschain thows a body shot but no joy.
Diefenbaker lands with a shot to the body.
Diefenbaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deschain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diefenbaker misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Diefenbaker misses the target.
Deschain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diefenbaker.
Deschain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deschain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deschain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diefenbaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Diefenbaker throws a low kick but Deschain avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Diefenbaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Diefenbaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deschain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Diefenbaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deschain misses with the combination.
Deschain shoots in and drives through. Diefenbaker sprawls well.
Deschain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diefenbaker's head.
Deschain checks a low kick from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker has Deschain up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Deschain as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deschain blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Deschain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diefenbaker lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefenbaker manages to break the clinch.
Deschain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diefenbaker.
Deschain drops his hands momentarily and Diefenbaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diefenbaker throws a lazy right hand but Deschain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diefenbaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deschain.
Diefenbaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deschain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diefenbaker moves away.
Diefenbaker throws a hook but Deschain avoids it easily.
Diefenbaker swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Diefenbaker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deschain counters with a series of strikes. Diefenbaker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diefenbaker takes a swing at Deschain's ribcage but misses.
Deschain blocks a jab.
Diefenbaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deschain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deschain is defended easily by Diefenbaker.
Nice cross by Diefenbaker.
A jab from Diefenbaker misses.
Deschain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diefenbaker is looking for a sweep. Deschain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deschain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker is looking for a sweep. Deschain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Deschain.
Diefenbaker is controlling Deschain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Deschain wants to pass to mount but Diefenbaker is defending the position.
Diefenbaker wants to control but Deschain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diefenbaker manages to get to full guard.
Diefenbaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diefenbaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roland Deschain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diefenbaker is trying to keep Deschain in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Diefenbaker.
I've got Diefenbaker 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Diefenbaker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logen Glotka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barack Lesnar's chin.
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279 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logen Glotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barack Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glotka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glotka.
Glotka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Barack Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Lesnar throws a leg kick
and Glotka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glotka throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Glotka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lesnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Glotka moved out of range.
Glotka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glotka cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap.
Glotka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
A slow jab from Glotka misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lesnar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glotka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glotka misses with a series of wild punches.
Glotka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glotka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Glotka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Glotka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glotka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glotka.
Glotka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glotka misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar counters with a right hand to the body.
Glotka throws a sloppy body shot
and Lesnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Glotka misses
and Lesnar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glotka tries to move into range but Lesnar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lesnar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lesnar slips a jab from Glotka.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Glotka misses with a combination
and Glotka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Glotka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Glotka misses
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glotka throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Glotka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glotka looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Glotka missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glotka throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glotka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glotka.
Glotka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Glotka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glotka throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Glotka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar slips a straight right by Glotka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glotka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Glotka throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logen Glotka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Glotka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesnar scores with a sloppy right hand. Glotka should have avoided that one.
Logen Glotka is winning the standup battle so far.
Glotka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glotka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glotka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some bone on bone action there as Lesnar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glotka misses with a looping left.
Glotka misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glotka.
Glotka misses the shot to the body.
Glotka misses with a double jab.
Glotka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Barack Lesnar's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glotka. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glotka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Glotka finds it's target.
Glotka throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Glotka misses the target.
Glotka misses with a double jab
and Lesnar counters with a right hand to the body.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Glotka with a series of wild strikes but Glotka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Glotka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Glotka ducks down to avoid it.
Glotka throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to work over Glotka's front leg with a kick but Glotka checks it.
Logen Glotka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Glotka misses with a hook. Lesnar ducked under it nicely.
Glotka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glotka. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glotka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glotka.
A big left from Glotka misses.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glotka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
Glotka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Glotka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a nice right hand.
Glotka jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glotka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lesnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glotka thinking.
Glotka throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glotka lands a nice shot that snaps Lesnar's head back.
Glotka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.
Glotka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glotka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glotka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lesnar counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glotka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glotka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glotka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lesnar is out of range and Glotka settles back down.
Glotka misses with a body shot.
Glotka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glotka thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glotka misses with an uppercut. Lesnar saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logen Glotka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barack Lesnar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lesnar lands a lovely overhand right.
Glotka throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Glotka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glotka looks to land a combination. Lesnar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Glotka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glotka throws a sloppy body shot
and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glotka loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Lesnar slips under a jab from Glotka.
Glotka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The cut above Barack Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Glotka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glotka misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Glotka misses with a hook to the body
and Lesnar counters with a nice body shot.
Glotka misses with a straight right.
Glotka throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar is looking to chop away at Glotka's legs.
A shot to the body from Glotka misses
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glotka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glotka throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glotka.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glotka.
Barack Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glotka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Glotka misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glotka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lesnar has time to react.
Glotka misses with a straight left.
A big right from Glotka misses.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glotka.
Glotka throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Glotka throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Glotka misses with a wild body shot.
Glotka misses the jab.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Glotka.
A slow jab from Lesnar misses its intended target.
Glotka throws a sloppy body shot
and Lesnar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glotka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Glotka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Glotka misses.
Lesnar cracks Glotka with a good jab.
Glotka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Glotka.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Glotka.
Glotka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glotka misses with a hook to the body
and Lesnar counters with a nice leg kick.
Logen Glotka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glotka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glotka stuns Lesnar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glotka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glotka throws the left hand but Lesnar avoids the punch easily.
Glotka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glotka punishes Lesnar's body with a nice straight punch.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glotka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glotka lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glotka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Logen Glotka.
Well Glotka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logen Glotka!
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