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CEFC 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dion Phaneuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Had Enough-Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dion Phaneuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phaneuf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a head kick.
Phaneuf misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Phaneuf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a head kick.
Phaneuf misses with a double jab.
Phaneuf misses with a two punch combination.
Phaneuf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Phaneuf is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Phaneuf can't break the clinch.
Phaneuf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Phaneuf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Phaneuf stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phaneuf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phaneuf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phaneuf throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Phaneuf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phaneuf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phaneuf throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Phaneuf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phaneuf misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Phaneuf shrugs it off.
Phaneuf is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Phaneuf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Phaneuf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson clinches up with Phaneuf and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Phaneuf misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phaneuf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dion Phaneuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phaneuf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Phaneuf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Phaneuf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Phaneuf shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Phaneuf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dion Phaneuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Johnson.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Phaneuf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dion Phaneuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phaneuf misses with a double jab.
Phaneuf throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Phaneuf in the body.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phaneuf avoids it really well and circles away.
Phaneuf fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Phaneuf breaks the clinch.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phaneuf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phaneuf can't break the clinch.
Phaneuf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phaneuf smiles and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phaneuf lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Johnson 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.
Phaneuf throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Phaneuf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dion Phaneuf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phaneuf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phaneuf swinging wildly here.
Phaneuf misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Phaneuf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Phaneuf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phaneuf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Phaneuf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Phaneuf tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Phaneuf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson tries to pull guard but Phaneuf won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phaneuf tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Phaneuf is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phaneuf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Phaneuf controls his hands.
Phaneuf is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson has Phaneuf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phaneuf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dion Phaneuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Johnson.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phaneuf smiles and moves away.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phaneuf.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phaneuf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Phaneuf 's knee.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Phaneuf.
Phaneuf is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phaneuf is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Phaneuf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No joy there for Phaneuf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phaneuf misses with a combination
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to pull guard but Phaneuf holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Justin Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phaneuf smiles and moves away.
Phaneuf throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Phaneuf fails to land with a series of punches.
Phaneuf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Phaneuf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Phaneuf keeps it at a distance.
Phaneuf misses with a series of wild punches.
Phaneuf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Phaneuf to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but instead Phaneuf has moved into half guard.
Phaneuf prevents Johnson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phaneuf decides to stand and escape the position.
Phaneuf misses with a double jab
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Phaneuf really felt that one!
Phaneuf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phaneuf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Phaneuf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Phaneuf keeps the fight on the outside.
Phaneuf throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Phaneuf in his tracks momentarily.
Phaneuf avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Phaneuf misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phaneuf throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Justin Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phaneuf throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phaneuf swivels and escapes.
Phaneuf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Phaneuf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Phaneuf misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Phaneuf throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phaneuf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Phaneuf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phaneuf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Phaneuf is controlling his posture from full guard.
Phaneuf kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phaneuf swivels and escapes.
Phaneuf will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phaneuf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Phaneuf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson forces Phaneuf back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is working for takedown but Phaneuf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dion Phaneuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Johnson.
Johnson keeps control of Phaneuf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson wants to stall.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Phaneuf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Phaneuf breaks from the clinch.
Phaneuf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Phaneuf.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phaneuf lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phaneuf.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dion Phaneuf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Justin Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson wants to stand but Phaneuf is controlling his arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phaneuf wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phaneuf stops Johnson from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Johnson!
Justin Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kip Morgan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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25
158 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan instigates a clinch.
Morgan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Morgan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morgan obliges.
A knee to the head by Morgan.
Riddle wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Morgan.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morgan moves into the clinch.
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Riddle throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Riddle! Morgan lets Riddle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Riddle is rocked!
Riddle gets tackled into the cage by Morgan. Morgan maintains the clinch.
Oh Riddle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan has Riddle pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Riddle is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Morgan - that's hurt Riddle badly! Oh, another knee lands and Riddle is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Riddle doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kip Morgan!
A very excited looking Kip Morgan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Daugavins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Itt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaspars Daugavins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ho Itt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugavins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Itt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itt moves away from the strike by Daugavins.
Ho Itt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itt throws a sloppy head kick and Daugavins moves out of range easily.
Itt misses with a head kick.
Good work by Itt as he checks the leg kick.
Itt throws a head kick that Daugavins semi-blocks.
Itt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daugavins connects with a right hand. Itt shakes it off.
Daugavins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Itt checks it well.
Daugavins lands with a straight right. Itt didn't see that one coming.
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!
Daugavins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Itt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daugavins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Itt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugavins throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Daugavins. Those never looked like landing.
Itt throws a head kick but Daugavins moves out of range.
Itt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daugavins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Itt checks it well.
Daugavins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Itt.
Daugavins lands with a straight right. Itt didn't see that one coming.
Itt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daugavins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itt.
Daugavins throws out a loose jab but Itt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daugavins blocks a head kick by Itt.
Daugavins blocks a head kick by Itt.
Daugavins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daugavins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daugavins misses with a hook.
Itt throws a head kick but Daugavins moves out of range.
Itt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daugavins throws a body punch but Itt moves out of range.
Daugavins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Itt takes one to the chin there.
Itt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daugavins cracks Itt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins avoids the head kick by Itt.
Daugavins avoids the head kick by Itt.
Daugavins throws a jab but it's blocked by Itt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daugavins throws a lazy right hand but Itt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Itt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daugavins.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut. Itt saw that one coming.
Itt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daugavins.
Itt tries a head kick but it misses.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Daugavins - just one landing.
Itt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Daugavins misses.
Itt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daugavins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itt throws a head kick but Daugavins moves out of range.
Daugavins scores with a jab. Itt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daugavins avoids the head kick by Itt.
Itt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Itt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daugavins's head.
It looks like Kaspars Daugavins has been cut.
Daugavins with a hook.
Daugavins misses with a double jab.
Daugavins catches Itt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daugavins blocks a head kick by Itt.
Daugavins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daugavins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daugavins's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itt misses with a head kick.
Daugavins lunges at Itt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Itt's hand.
Daugavins misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Itt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itt throws a head kick that misses.
Itt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daugavins thows a body shot but no joy.
Daugavins throws a hook but Itt blocks it.
Itt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut. Itt saw that one coming.
Daugavins connects with a body shot that sends Itt's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Daugavins. That snapped Itt's head back.
Daugavins misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Itt.
Daugavins misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daugavins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daugavins cracks Itt with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Daugavins there.
Daugavins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Daugavins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaspars Daugavins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Itt throws a head kick but Daugavins moves out of range.
Itt walks into a jab.
Daugavins scores with a decent looking hook.
Daugavins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itt was well out of range. Poor timing from Daugavins.
Daugavins throws a right hand that Itt ducks under and follows up with a left that Itt also avoids with ease.
Itt throws a head kick that misses.
Daugavins throws a lazy uppercut
and Itt counters with a good, hard body kick but Daugavins shrugs it off.
Itt misses with a head kick.
Daugavins connects with the punch.
Itt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Itt throws a head kick that misses.
Daugavins throws an overhand right that lands on Itt's shoulder, as Itt tries to avoid the shot.
Daugavins cracks Itt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Daugavins.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Itt.
Itt connects with a high kick.
It looks like Daugavins has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daugavins tests Itt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daugavins misses with a few strikes there.
Daugavins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daugavins. Itt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Daugavins. Those never looked like landing.
Itt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daugavins.
Itt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daugavins avoids the head kick by Itt.
Daugavins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Itt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Itt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daugavins.
Daugavins lands a jab to the head.
Daugavins lands a jab to the nose.
Itt misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daugavins.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut.
Daugavins blocks a head kick by Itt.
Daugavins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Itt tries a head kick but it misses.
Itt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daugavins thows a body shot but no joy.
Daugavins throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daugavins misses with a right hand
and Itt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Daugavins really felt that one!
Itt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Itt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugavins throws out the jab.
Daugavins thuds a left hand into Itt's body.
Itt tries a head kick but it misses.
Itt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Itt is breathing heavily.
Daugavins scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A leg kick checked by Itt.
Itt misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins misses with a hook.
Daugavins misses with a low kick as Itt jumps back.
A low kick from Daugavins misses
and Itt counters with a head kick.
Daugavins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itt.
Daugavins avoids the head kick by Itt.
Daugavins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itt.
Daugavins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daugavins misses with a hook.
Itt slips under a jab from Daugavins.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Itt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daugavins has got the better of the exchanges.
Itt moves out of range as Daugavins strikes.
Daugavins throws a hook to the side of Itt's head but Itt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Daugavins. Beautiful body shot.
Daugavins looks to land a left hand but Itt moved out of range nicely.
Daugavins blocks a head kick by Itt.
A head kick misses from Itt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins misses with a body shot.
Kaspars Daugavins is winning the standup battle so far.
Itt throws a sloppy head kick and Daugavins moves out of range easily.
Daugavins throws a jab but it's blocked by Itt.
Itt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daugavins jabs Itt right on the nose. Itt blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Itt.
Daugavins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Itt.
Daugavins lands a jab-cross combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Itt - that will leave a mark!
Itt defending well as Daugavins loads up on a big left hand.
Daugavins misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daugavins.
Daugavins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daugavins throws a series of punches but Itt moves out of range.
Itt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Daugavins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaspars Daugavins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Itt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daugavins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daugavins 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.
Daugavins cracks Itt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daugavins lands a nice shot that snaps Itt's head back.
Itt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daugavins throws a one two combo.
Daugavins misses with a looping left.
Daugavins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daugavins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daugavins throws a low kick, looking for Itt's leg but Itt calmly moves out of range.
Itt throws a sloppy head kick and Daugavins moves out of range easily.
Daugavins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itt. Itt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Itt slips a jab from Daugavins.
Itt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugavins throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Daugavins.
Daugavins lands with a nice body punch.
Itt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Itt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Daugavins. Beautiful body shot.
Itt throws a head kick that misses.
Daugavins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daugavins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Itt has time to react.
Itt staying out of range there.
Itt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daugavins misses with a looping right.
Daugavins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Itt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daugavins.
Itt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho Itt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itt throws a lazy head kick
and Daugavins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daugavins thows a body shot but no joy.
Daugavins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Itt blocks a jab.
Daugavins misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Daugavins scores with a jab to the head.
Daugavins misses with a looping right.
Daugavins 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.
Daugavins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daugavins lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Daugavins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Itt doesn't seem phased though.
Itt tries a head kick but it misses.
Itt tries a head kick but it misses.
Daugavins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daugavins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itt can do to turn this around?
Daugavins lands a nice shot that snaps Itt's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daugavins.
Daugavins connects with the punch.
Itt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daugavins's head.
Itt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daugavins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Itt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Itt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daugavins misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itt throws a sloppy head kick and Daugavins moves out of range easily.
Daugavins missing with a left hand there. Itt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daugavins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Itt throws a sloppy head kick and Daugavins moves out of range easily.
Itt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itt checks a low kick from Daugavins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Itt.
Daugavins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Itt needs to keep his hands up - Daugavins had a free shot at his head there.
Daugavins scores with a hook to the body. Itt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Itt throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Daugavins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daugavins.
Daugavins throws out a powerful jab.
Itt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Itt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Itt.
Daugavins cracks Itt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Daugavins - just one landing.
Decent striking displayed by Daugavins there.
Itt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daugavins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaspars Daugavins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daugavins 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Daugavins!
Kaspars Daugavins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Maynard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
184 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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34
183 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown wants to clinch up but Maynard keeps it at a distance.
Brown clobbers Maynard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maynard pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maynard to regain full 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!
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Maynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Maynard is proving a slippery customer.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maynard defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Maynard pushes his legs off easily.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
Maynard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maynard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown trying to control the action but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Maynard tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Maynard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Brown 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.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Maynard backs away looking to recover.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maynard swinging wildly here.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Maynard motions for Brown to come forward. Maynard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Maynard misses the target.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Maynard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maynard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maynard is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Maynard circles away and we're back to standing.
John Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Brown.
Brown closes the distance but Maynard moves to the side
and Maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maynard.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Maynard's head but Maynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maynard slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Maynard's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Maynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown takes a swing at Maynard's ribcage but misses.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Maynard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Maynard blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Maynard is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Maynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Maynard!
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maynard is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maynard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Maynard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Maynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Brown.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maynard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots in but Maynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Maynard counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown goes for a double leg but Maynard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maynard continues to drive forward.
Maynard tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maynard wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Tyson Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Maynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown shoots in but Maynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maynard swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard connects with a single shot there.
Maynard scores with a punch to the head.
Tyson Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maynard is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Maynard circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown looks to land a combination but Maynard avoids it well.
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!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Maynard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
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 John Maynard.
I think Brown 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Brown!
After winning the bout, Tyson Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Requiem For A Dream as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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23
248 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Almighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Almighty momentarily.
It looks like Bruce Almighty has been cut.
Lesnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Almighty is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almighty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lesnar closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Almighty out cold! Almighty corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Lesnar !
A pretty intense looking Brock Lesnar took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan Macgregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
163 lbs
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33
160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan Macgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Penn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Penn catches Macgregor right on the button with a cross.
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macgregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Macgregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Macgregor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Macgregor tries to keep at a distance but Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macgregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Macgregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macgregor keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.
Penn trying to control but Macgregor is working from the bottom.
Macgregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn gets to his feet. Macgregor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Penn scores with a takedown into Macgregor's guard.
Penn stands up over Macgregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Macgregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Macgregor is tightening it up a little... Penn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Penn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Penn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Macgregor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Duncan Macgregor!
Duncan Macgregor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Staller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is tim finnegans. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
195 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Staller lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Staller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Staller wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Staller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Staller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Staller has Anderson in his guard.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Staller's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staller has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(1 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Staller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Staller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Staller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staller is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staller throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Staller postures up.
Staller passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staller is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Staller is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to roll over but Staller keeps him under control.
Staller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Staller is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Staller to get the leverage.
Staller trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Staller is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Staller trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Staller seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Staller is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Staller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Machine Shop Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Staller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staller passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staller on the ground.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Staller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Staller with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Staller!
Anderson wants to stand but Staller has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Staller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Staller is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Staller.
Staller is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Staller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Staller manages to get to full guard.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson won't allow Staller to sweep him here.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Staller had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Staller preventing the sweep.
Staller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Staller has Anderson in his guard.
Staller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Staller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Staller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Staller wants to sweep but no luck.
Staller is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Staller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Staller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Staller trying to control but Anderson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Staller from improving his position.
Staller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Staller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Staller.
Staller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staller wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Staller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Staller is out of range.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Staller shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Staller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Staller.
Staller fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Staller shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Staller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Staller.
Staller dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Staller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Staller wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Staller is controlling the position.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Staller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Staller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Staller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Staller throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Staller 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.
Anderson pushes Staller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anderson leaves Staller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Staller to the ground. Anderson is now in Staller's guard.
Anderson wants to stand but Staller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Staller 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.
Staller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Staller is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Staller wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Staller there!
Patrick Staller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson is looking to stand but Anderson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Brownie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Staller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Staller!
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 Brownie Anderson.
I think Staller 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Staller!
Patrick Staller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jendri Pitoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Friends in lower places. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jendri Pitoy enters the cage!
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275 lbs
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24
238 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jendri Pitoy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Pitoy. No joy for Anstey on that attempt.
Pitoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anstey.
Pitoy throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pitoy misses with a two punch combination.
Pitoy throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Pitoy misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Pitoy misses.
Pitoy scores with a shot to the body.
Pitoy throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pitoy pinned against the cage. Pitoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from Pitoy.
Pitoy misses with the combination.
Pitoy looks to land a combination but Anstey avoids it well.
Anstey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anstey somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitoy throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from Pitoy.
Pitoy misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anstey.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Pitoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy misses with a few strikes there.
Pitoy has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Pitoy looks to land a combination but Anstey avoids it well.
Pitoy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pitoy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anstey eats them both and turns towards Pitoy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anstey somewhat.
Pitoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anstey looks for a takedown but Pitoy sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Pitoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Pitoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pitoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but Pitoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pitoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pitoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jendri Pitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anstey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jendri Pitoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pitoy.
Pitoy misses with a body shot.
Pitoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Pitoy sprawls well.
Pitoy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pitoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pitoy is looking to stand up but Anstey isn't so interested in that idea.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey looking to pass the guard.
Anstey 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.
Anstey throws a big right hand that misses.
Anstey won't allow Pitoy to get back to his feet.
Anstey won't allow Pitoy to sweep him here.
Pitoy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pitoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pitoy defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Pitoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anstey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pitoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Pitoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jendri Pitoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Pitoy.
Pitoy connects with the punch.
Pitoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anstey being controlled here momentarily.
Pitoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anstey.
Pitoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pitoy wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Anstey has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pitoy wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Pitoy keeps moving.
Pitoy is pulling down on Anstey's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey tries to score with a low kick but Pitoy moves his leg out of the way.
Pitoy throws a right hand that Anstey ducks under and follows up with a left that Anstey also avoids with ease.
Jendri Pitoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitoy swinging wildly here.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Pitoy shows good takedown defense.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anstey circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jendri Pitoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pitoy lands with a cross.
Anstey feints and as Pitoy raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pitoy wants to stand but Anstey is controlling the position.
Anstey postures up in Pitoy's guard and throws a big left but Pitoy blocks it.
Anstey won't allow Pitoy to get back to his feet.
Anstey is standing up over Pitoy. Pitoy looks to escape but Anstey dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey prevents Pitoy from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey controlling from side mount.
Pitoy is looking to get back to his feet here but Anstey is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pitoy's back.
Pitoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anstey lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
It looks like Jendri Pitoy has been cut.
Anstey throwing wild punches that miss their target.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anstey lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Pitoy is trying to stand back up.
Anstey missing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Pitoy right now.
Anstey scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pitoy is looking for a way out.
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!
Anstey keeps control of the position easily here as Pitoy tries to buck him off.
Anstey scores with punches to the body.
Pitoy is trying to get back to his feet but Anstey has full control of the position and if anything, Pitoy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pitoy wants to control his opponent's hands but Anstey gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anstey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anstey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Anstey lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Pitoy tries to roll but Anstey sticks to his back.
Pitoy is trying to stand back up.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pitoy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Anstey tries to keep control of the position but Pitoy is staying busy.
Anstey is not going to allow Pitoy to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anstey lands punches and elbows.
Anstey is riding his opponent, not letting Pitoy buck him off.
Even with his hooks in, Anstey manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Pitoy wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitoy. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitoy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pitoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitoy scores with a body shot.
Pitoy misses with a double jab
and Anstey counters with a low kick, right behind Pitoy 's knee.
Pitoy misses with a double jab
and Anstey counters with a three punch combo that has Pitoy backing up. Pitoy nods at Anstey to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitoy misses with a two punch combination.
Pitoy misses with a wild combination.
Pitoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Pitoy misses.
Pitoy throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Pitoy gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitoy.
Pitoy working aggressively here.
Anstey drags the fight down to the ground.
Pitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Pitoy controlling him for the moment.
Pitoy wants to stand but Anstey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy stands up and waves to Anstey to follow him.
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pitoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pitoy lands a nice hook to Anstey's body. Anstey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy misses with a double jab
and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitoy is retaining full guard.
Pitoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitoy has Anstey pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bunny Anstey just wasn't active enough.
Pitoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anstey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jendri Pitoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pitoy looks to land a combination but Anstey avoids it well.
Pitoy scores with a three punch combo!
Pitoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anstey.
Pitoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pitoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Pitoy does no damage.
Anstey shoots in for a double leg but Pitoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Pitoy misses.
Pitoy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey controls the position from side control.
Pitoy is trying to get back to his feet.
Pitoy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pitoy wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey wants to control but Pitoy is keeping him busy.
Pitoy looks to move to half guard but instead Anstey has passed into mount! Damn!
Anstey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey landing strikes from the mount and Pitoy is in trouble!
Pitoy is rocked!
The cut above Jendri Pitoy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jendri Pitoy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey retains his heavyweight title!
Bunny Anstey tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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pop
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