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Fight Night 24 Little vs. Refn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jer Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bear's choice of entrance music: Good Times. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jer Bear!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King misses with a combination
and Bear counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King throws a series of strikes that have Bear backpedaling.
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
King throws a combination that misses
and Bear counters into the clinch. 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!
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ryan King has been cut.
Bear moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bear lands with a cross.
Bear throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bear dodges the punch combination from King.
King misses with a double jab
and Bear counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bear wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King striking from the bottom.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are working up against the cage. King manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bear is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bear.
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bear! King is out on his feet! Bear rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - King is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! King is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jer Bear!
Our winner, Jer Bear, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hu Kokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjelmslev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Champion. Ragnar Hjelmslev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hu Kokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjelmslev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hjelmslev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Hu Kokov has been cut.
Kokov thows a body shot but no joy.
Hjelmslev looks to land a left hand but Kokov moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hjelmslev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A left lands for Kokov.
Kokov misses with an uppercut. Hjelmslev saw that one coming.
Kokov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kokov dodges the punch combination from Hjelmslev.
Sloppy strikes from Kokov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Hjelmslev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kokov doesn't seem phased though.
Kokov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Hjelmslev throws a low kick, looking for Kokov's leg but Kokov calmly moves out of range.
Kokov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hjelmslev's head.
Kokov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kokov counters with a straight right hand.
Hjelmslev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hjelmslev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kokov misses with a wild body shot.
Hjelmslev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kokov.
Hjelmslev throws a lazy body kick
and Kokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hjelmslev throws a low kick but Kokov avoids it.
Hjelmslev throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kokov misses its intended target.
Hjelmslev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokov is able to avoid easily.
Kokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but Kokov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ragnar Hjelmslev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjelmslev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjelmslev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hjelmslev throws a hook to the side of Kokov's head but Kokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hjelmslev throws a front kick aimed at Kokov's knee but Kokov avoids it well.
Hjelmslev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hjelmslev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokov.
A jab from Kokov misses.
Hjelmslev misses with a body kick.
Hjelmslev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hjelmslev!
Hjelmslev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Hjelmslev.
Kokov slips a jab and a cross from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev misses with a head kick.
Kokov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokov with a hook.
Hjelmslev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kokov throws a shot from downtown. Hjelmslev moves away and avoids it.
Kokov misses with an uppercut. Hjelmslev saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokov.
Hjelmslev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kokov avoids the head kick by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Hjelmslev.
Kokov misses with a straight right.
Kokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hjelmslev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hjelmslev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev throws a lazy head kick
and Kokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hjelmslev looks winded!
Kokov tests Hjelmslev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hjelmslev is rocked!
Hjelmslev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hjelmslev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kokov keeps the fight on the outside.
Hjelmslev defending well as Kokov loads up on a big left hand.
Hjelmslev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kokov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kokov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Hjelmslev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hjelmslev lands a right hook to the body.
Kokov with a nice cross.
Hjelmslev throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hu Kokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hu Kokov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kokov dodges the punch combination from Hjelmslev.
An inside leg kick from Hjelmslev misses.
Kokov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hjelmslev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokov.
Kokov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hjelmslev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hjelmslev throws a hook but Kokov blocks it.
Kokov thuds his right hand into Hjelmslev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hjelmslev throws a series of punches but Kokov avoids them all with ease.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kokov throws a jab when Hjelmslev was well out of range.
Hjelmslev throws a hook to the side of Kokov's head but Kokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hjelmslev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hjelmslev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kokov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kokov misses with a hook. Hjelmslev ducked under it nicely.
Hjelmslev moves forwards but Kokov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hjelmslev is still on wobbly legs! Can Kokov finish him?
Kokov lunges at Hjelmslev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hjelmslev's hand.
Kokov dodges the punch combination from Hjelmslev.
A jab from Kokov misses.
Hjelmslev seems to have recovered his senses.
Hjelmslev misses with a body shot.
Kokov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hjelmslev blocks a jab.
Kokov misses with an uppercut.
Hu Kokov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hjelmslev misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokov connects with a right that clearly hurt Hjelmslev. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Kokov proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Hjelmslev collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hu Kokov!
A victorious Hu Kokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ragnar Hjelmslev was interviewed post fight and said 'oooowwwwwwwwwllllllllllllll.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Grey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Grey!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Joao Batista has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batista looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batista defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
Grey gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grey wants to work for an arm triangle but Batista is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batista has managed to free his arm - good work.
Batista has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Batista on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batista tries to get out of the position.
Grey passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grey has hold of Batista's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Batista tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Grey cranks the arm and Batista screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Batista, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jon Grey!
After winning the bout, Jon Grey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Break Arm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Barrera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Break Arm's chin.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Break Arm!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Arm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barrera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barrera has managed to get both his arms back between Arm's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrera defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Barrera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrera looking to pass the guard.
Barrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera tries to stand but Arm is controlling from the bottom.
Arm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrera defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera trying to control but Arm is working from the bottom.
Barrera passes Arm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barrera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Arm could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barrera has cracked it and Arm is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barrera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Barrera!
Luis Barrera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into the arena with Tuesday's Gone blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
CoxX fails to land with a series of punches.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped CoxX in his tracks.
James misses with a combination
and CoxX counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
CoxX postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
CoxX trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James wants to stand but CoxX is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CoxX got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, CoxX has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in CoxX's guard. Nice move by James!
James wants to get up but he can't break CoxX's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
CoxX escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
CoxX looking for a sweep. Not yet CoxX, not yet.
CoxX has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but CoxX is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on CoxX, up you get!
CoxX misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and CoxX counters with a two punch combo.
Tommy James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
CoxX has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a left hand
and CoxX counters with a one-two to the body.
CoxX uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
CoxX closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
CoxX thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
CoxX working the strikes but James uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but CoxX scores with a couple of nice shots.
CoxX slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James is trying to stand back up but CoxX is controlling him
CoxX scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from CoxX.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. CoxX is working away from the top position though.
CoxX wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
CoxX prevents James from standing back up.
CoxX throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
CoxX seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James looking to control but CoxX passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CoxX throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri CoxX dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
CoxX tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James looks to land a combination but CoxX avoids it well.
Yuri CoxX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CoxX throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
CoxX fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from CoxX misses.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
CoxX shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
CoxX throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working CoxX over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from CoxX's guard.
CoxX looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James is working CoxX over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
CoxX has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
CoxX controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and CoxX has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between CoxX's legs - danger averted.
CoxX working a defensive guard here.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of CoxX is proving hard to escape from.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
CoxX wants to improve his position but instead James has moved into half guard.
CoxX looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and James pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of CoxX's face.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CoxX is looking to escape.
CoxX is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James is working for a guillotine from mount but CoxX frees his head quite easily.
CoxX is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of CoxX's face.
James tries to control but CoxX wriggling away.
CoxX is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James looking to control but CoxX is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
CoxX keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy James dominated that second round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
James throws a right and a left that CoxX avoids nicely.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and CoxX counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tommy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CoxX throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
CoxX misses with the combination.
CoxX throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. CoxX is in James's guard.
CoxX throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James is trying to control the position but CoxX postures up.
James wants to stand but CoxX is controlling the position.
CoxX looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but CoxX keeps moving.
James stopping the sweep attempt from CoxX.
James wants to control from the top but CoxX keeps moving.
CoxX lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
CoxX sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX goes for an armbar but he's not got it… James turns into him and now he's in CoxX's guard.
CoxX working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuri CoxX has got the better of the ground game so far.
James wanted to stand there but CoxX had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from CoxX's guard.
James works over CoxX with some ground and pound from guard.
CoxX working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
CoxX tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to stand up but CoxX has a hold of him and won't allow it.
CoxX looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
CoxX moves into full guard.
James distracts CoxX with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on CoxX, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CoxX lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
CoxX shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. CoxX gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a combination that misses
and CoxX counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuri CoxX.
I think CoxX has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Rob Zombie - Scum of the earth as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Alves!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves thumps Coenan with a low kick.
Coenan throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
We've been hearing reports that Coenan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left lands for Alves.
Coenan misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Coenan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A lazy left from Alves finds it's target.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Coenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Coenan both land. Nice combination.
Coenan tries for a takedown but Alves circles away easily
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves moves out of range as Coenan strikes.
A slow jab from Coenan misses its intended target.
Coenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Coenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Coenan ducks down to avoid it.
Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alves cracks Coenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coenan is rocked!
Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Coenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coenan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Coenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coenan.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Coenan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alves regains half guard, as Coenan was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coenan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coenan seems to be working for a kimura but Alves defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan is looking for a kimura here.
Coenan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves wants to control but Coenan is keeping busy.
Coenan prevents Alves from improving his position.
Coenan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coenan.
Coenan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Coenan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coenan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
Alves lands with an overhand left.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Coenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Coenan moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Coenan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coenan thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coenan is able to avoid easily.
Alves takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coenan avoids a kick to the body.
Alves needs to keep his hands up - Coenan had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan connects with a right hand. Alves shakes it off.
Coenan misses with a few strikes there.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Coenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coenan checks a low kick from Alves.
Alves lands with a straight right. Coenan didn't see that one coming.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Coenan sprawls well.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coenan.
Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Coenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Coenan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan misses the jab.
Alves misses with a hook
and Coenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves fails to land the takedown.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coenan.
Alves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coenan.
Coenan misses the shot to the body.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coenan clinches up with Alves and pushes him back against the cage.
Alves lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alves's elbow.
Coenan pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves lands a right hand.
Coenan lands a shoulder strike.
Alves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves is leaning against Coenan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coenan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
Alves lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Coenan.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Coenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alves scores with a hook to the body.
Alves throws a head punch that misses.
Coenan can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Coenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coenan's elbow.
Coenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coenan can't get the takedown.
Coenan has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Coenan controls the action.
Hildebrand Coenan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves tries to work over Coenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coenan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hildebrand Coenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Alves.
Coenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coenan working aggressively here.
Alves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coenan.
Alves prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alves stalling in the clinch but Coenan improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildebrand Coenan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Hildebrand Coenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Coenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick.
Coenan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Coenan moves out of range as Alves throws a body kick.
Coenan looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
Alves has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Coenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coenan as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Coenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Coenan misses its intended target.
Alves cracks a nice hook into Coenan's ribs.
Coenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alves.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves throws a head kick that Coenan semi-blocks.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coenan scores with a body shot.
Fernando Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coenan misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan is looking to clinch.
Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coenan closes the distance and clinches.
Alves lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves leaning against his opponent.
Coenan tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Coenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coenan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alves up against the cage.
Alves trying to control the position but instead, Coenan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alves into the cage.
Alves stops a takedown attempt from Coenan.
Coenan is trying to drag Alves to the mat but Alves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hildebrand Coenan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coenan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alves to the mat! Alves manages to get full guard.
Coenan is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
Coenan is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
Coenan throws a big right hand that misses.
Coenan looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coenan stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coenan landing some decent shots from guard.
Coenan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan throws a big elbow that misses.
Alves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Coenan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alves's body to avoid the submission. Alves has instead reached around Coenan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fernando Alves!
A very excited looking Fernando Alves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Snoop Dogg - Murder was the Case. Nicolas Refn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Omar Little's chin.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Refn misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Refn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicolas Refn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Refn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Refn 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.
Little has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A left and a right from Refn both land. Nice combination.
Little throws a hook but Refn avoids it easily.
Refn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Little.
Refn looks to land a combination but Little avoids it well.
Refn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Little swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Refn swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Refn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Refn.
Nice defenses there by Little.
Little turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Little has Refn up against the cage in a clinch.
Refn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Refn avoids a wild elbow strike from Little.
Little misses with the head strike.
Little wants a takedown but no success here.
Little prevents Refn from breaking the clinch.
Refn blocks an uppercut.
Little is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Refn tries to break the clinch but Little is controlling the position.
Refn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Refn drags the fight down to the ground.
Little won't allow Refn to get back to his feet.
Refn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
Little throwing strikes from guard but Refn blocks nicely.
Little pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Refn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Refn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Refn is keeping the position for now.
Little slips nicely into half guard.
Little looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Refn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Refn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Little.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Refn trying to control but Little postures up.
Refn missing with punches from the bottom.
Refn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Little pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn is trying to stand.
Little is looking to take a break and control but Refn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Refn is trying to stand.
Little is nestled in close to Refn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Refn trying to control but Little postures up.
Little is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Little 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.
Nice strikes from Little there.
Refn is trying to maintain the position but Little is very close to passing his half guard.
Little is trying to control. Refn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Little is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Refn!
Little looking to control but Refn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Refn?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Refn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Little has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Refn's face.
Little pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Little with good strikes from the mount here!
Little landing strikes from the mount and Refn is in trouble!
Little lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Refn is rocked!
Little can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Refn is looking to escape.
Refn is still in real trouble! Can Little finish him?
Little lands a big elbow - Refn is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Refn is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Omar Little!
Omar Little thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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