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OFC 232: Baba vs Daedalus III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skip Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Torres tenderised Laprise's leg. Laprise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torres napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Torres regains half guard.
Laprise 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.
Laprise is working for a submission of some sort.
Laprise is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laprise wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres is looking to control Laprise's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Torres gets back to full guard.
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Laprise defends easily.
Laprise has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laprise is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Laprise has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laprise engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laprise knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Laprise drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laprise has Torres in his guard.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Torres controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laprise is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torres moves into full mount!
Torres takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Torres really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laprise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laprise won't enjoy being in this position. Torres looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Laprise is tapping - it's over boys! Torres picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skip Torres!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Laak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probst has chosen Control as his entrance music. Phil Laak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Probst's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Laak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laak with a hook.
Laak throws a hook to the side of Probst's head but Probst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laak looks to land a combination but Probst avoids it well.
Laak swings for the body but Probst moves out of range.
Laak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laak darts in trying to clinch
letting Probst counter with a right hand.
Laak tries to clinch there but Probst circles away.
Probst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laak throws a looping overhand right but Probst ducks down to avoid it.
Laak tries to clinch up.
Probst turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Laak.
Laak has his takedown stuffed
and Probst counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Probst tries to keep at a distance but Laak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Probst misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laak.
Laak lands a knee to the head.
Laak blocks an elbow strike from Probst.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Probst's brow.
Laak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laak blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Probst scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probst stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Laak avoids a wild elbow strike from Probst.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laak tries to land a knee to the head but Probst blocks with his arms.
Laak blocking some punches.
Laak is looking to break free of the clinch but Probst has double underhooks.
Laak misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Probst just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laak's brow.
Probst blocking some punches.
Laak tries a knee to the head but Probst blocks it.
Probst misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probst.
Probst throws a punch but it's blocked by Laak.
Probst misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laak.
Laak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probst softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laak pushes off an throws an elbow but Probst leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Probst lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laak stalling in the clinch but Probst improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laak landing knees to the body.
Laak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Probst avoids the elbow strike from Laak, against the cage.
Laak digs a right hand underneath Probst's ribcage. Probst let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laak lands with a short shot to the head.
Probst has a couple of punches blocked by Laak.
Laak gets through Probst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laak tries to land a knee to the head but Probst blocks with his arms.
Laak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laak breaks the clinch.
Laak misses with a low kick.
Laak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probst shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laak keeps the fight on the outside.
Probst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laak manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laak gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Probst's face as Laak controls the position.
Laak in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Laak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Laak prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laak advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Laak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laak scores with a nice head shot.
Phil Laak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probst lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laak lands a leg kick that knocks Probst off balance momentarily.
Laak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Probst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Probst.
A punch combination from Laak misses.
Probst has closed the distance and engaged Laak in a clinch.
Probst misses with the head strike.
Laak scores with a shoulder strike.
Phil Laak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Laak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probst misses with a knee strike.
Laak lands a nice shot to the body.
Laak lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laak missing with knees to the body.
Laak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laak tries to circle away but Probst has him pinned against the cage.
Probst blocks an uppercut.
Probst on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laak lands an elbow just above Probst 's eye.
Probst taking a breather.
Probst is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Laak breaks from the clinch.
Probst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laak.
Laak misses with the combination.
Laak throws a body punch but Probst moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Probst.
Laak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Probst counters with a series of strikes. Laak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Probst checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jeff Probst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Probst scores with a punch to the head.
Laak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probst.
A punch combination from Probst misses.
Probst takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probst takes the fight into the clinch.
Probst is trying to stall.
Probst on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laak as Probst tries to tie him up.
Laak lands a left hand.
Laak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jeff Probst has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Probst fails to land.
Laak manages to break the clinch.
Probst shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laak tries to land a front kick but Probst steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Probst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laak jabs Probst to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laak thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Laak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeff Probst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Probst tries a head kick but it misses.
Probst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laak manages to avoid it.
Probst avoids the body shot from Laak.
Probst tries to clinch there but Laak circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laak. Probst does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Probst lands with a straight right. Laak didn't see that one coming.
Probst throws out a loose jab but Laak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Laak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Probst's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Probst.
Probst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Probst stuffs the takedown.
Phil Laak is winning the standup battle so far.
Laak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Laak misses
and Probst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Probst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laak misses with a looping right.
Laak lands a body shot.
Laak throws a lazy right hand but Probst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probst leaves Laak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Laak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probst lands a head shot.
Laak is rocked!
Laak misses with a jab to the body
and Probst counters with a huge left! Laak is in big trouble! He's backing up but Probst isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Laak from any more damage. A dominating finish by Probst!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Probst!
An out of breath Jeff Probst thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Kenny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobbo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Kenny takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Kenny just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Kenny landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Kenny breaks from the clinch.
Jones darts in and clinches Kenny up against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kenny's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenny gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Kenny gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants a takedown.
Kenny lands a shot to the body.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Kenny to work.
Kenny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Kenny lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
It looks like Bobbo Jones has been cut.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Kenny is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Kenny.
Kenny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kenny lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones jumps guard but Kenny stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenny breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kenny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenny prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenny lands a knee to the head.
Kenny's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones is trying to stall.
Kenny lands a nice uppercut.
Kenny looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Good body shot from Kenny.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
My spies in EUOLUCAO MMA inform me that Kenny has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones is trying to keep Kenny in close.
Kenny wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenny sprawls well. Kenny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Kenny counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kenny. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenny throws a leg kick
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenny lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenny won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Kenny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobbo Jones'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.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenny stalls.
Jackson Kenny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kenny gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kenny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Kenny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kenny on his heels. He'll look to pass Kenny's guard now, I'm sure.
Kenny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kenny keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kenny keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Kenny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones wants to stand up but Kenny is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobbo Jones.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenny prevents a body shot from Jones.
Kenny throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenny trying to land knees to the body.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones rushes Kenny and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kenny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kenny forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kenny lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kenny won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kenny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Kenny - just one landing.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Kenny moves out of range easily.
Kenny misses with a low kick.
Jackson Kenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kenny.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenny just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kenny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
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!
Kenny throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kenny pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kenny lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenny smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobbo Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobbo Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kenny lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenny lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Kenny in a clinch.
Kenny breaks from the clinch.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones clinches.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kenny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is trying to drag Kenny to the mat but Kenny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenny lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jumps guard but Kenny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones letting Kenny take a breather here.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kenny landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kenny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones trying to stall but Kenny improves his position.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenny just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kenny breaks the clinch.
Kenny avoids the body shot from Jones.
Kenny wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Kenny.
Kenny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson Kenny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Kenny back into the cage.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kenny avoids it.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenny prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Kenny.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Kenny utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenny lands a nice elbow.
Kenny unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenny.
Kenny tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kenny will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Kenny has him pressed against the cage.
Kenny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kenny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobbo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenny works the jab nicely.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenny counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Kenny's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kenny.
Jones trying to control but Kenny is having none of it.
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kenny is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Kenny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenny 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Kenny!
A very excited looking Jackson Kenny rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanapa Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Animai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here comes the hotstepper. Ramirez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Joyenergizer. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vanapa Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Animai.
Animai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Animai off to one side.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Animai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanapa Animai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Animai dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Animai needs to keep his hands up - Ramirez had a free shot at his head there.
Animai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Animai off to one side.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Animai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Animai.
Animai works the jab nicely.
Animai shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Animai darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Animai into the cage.
Animai prevents Ramirez from breaking the clinch.
Ramirez tries to circle away but Animai has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai has Ramirez pressed against the cage, preventing Ramirez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Animai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch but Animai keeps him there for the moment.
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vanapa Animai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Animai misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Animai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Animai shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Animai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Animai momentarily.
Oooooh!!! Ramirez has knocked Animai down with a huge combo! Ramirez steps away and waves a wobbly Animai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Animai is rocked!
It looks like Vanapa Animai has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Animai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramirez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Animai looking to pass the guard.
Animai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Animai pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Animai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Animai eventually gives up the hold.
Animai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Animai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Animai seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Animai prevents Ramirez from standing back up.
Animai wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Animai wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Animai prevents Ramirez from standing back up.
Animai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Animai is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ramirez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vanapa Animai!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vanapa Animai thanked Meet the Future for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Warwick Martigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yves Jabouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martigan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Safety Dance. Jabouin has chosen Trobule On My Mind- Pusha T and Tyler The Creator as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warwick Martigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yves Jabouin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabouin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martigan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jabouin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martigan moves in looking to clinch but Jabouin pushes him off.
Martigan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jabouin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martigan manages to avoid it.
Martigan is looking to clinch but Jabouin is avoiding it.
Martigan throws a push kick but Jabouin slaps the foot to one side.
Martigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martigan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jabouin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martigan looks to land a right hand but Jabouin moved out of range.
Martigan throws a sloppy head kick
and Jabouin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jabouin.
Martigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jabouin fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabouin misses with a body punch.
Martigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jabouin.
Jabouin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martigan stalling.
Martigan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabouin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martigan backwards.
Jabouin blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martigan.
Martigan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jabouin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabouin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jabouin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabouin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martigan misses with a body punch.
Martigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martigan effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Jabouin on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martigan prevents a body shot from Jabouin.
Martigan blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jabouin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martigan backwards.
Martigan is looking to control Jabouin's arms but Jabouin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martigan has his back to the cage.
Jabouin avoids a wild elbow strike from Martigan.
Martigan scores with a shot to the side of Jabouin's head.
Martigan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jabouin to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jabouin.
Martigan blocks an uppercut.
Martigan lands with a light punch inside.
Jabouin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jabouin connects with a jab.
Martigan is rocked!
Martigan throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabouin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Martigan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martigan is breathing heavily.
Jabouin feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Martigan collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yves Jabouin!
In his post fight interview, Yves Jabouin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield has chosen Believers as his entrance music. Chris Redfield has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brodus Clay's chin.
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28
275 lbs
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275 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brodus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Redfield misses.
Redfield looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
Redfield throws a push kick but Clay slaps the foot to one side.
Redfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Redfield counters with a crisp one two that drops Clay! Redfield thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clay to his feet! Clay is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Clay does it's job there.
Clay missing with a left hand there. Redfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redfield scores with a shot to the body.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Redfield counters with a head kick that drops Clay to the mat! Clay scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Clay is rocked!
Redfield Throws a clean left jab. Redfield Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Clay's chin! Clay crumbles to the ground and Redfield follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Redfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hector Corpor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Perrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corpor comes into the arena with Can't Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
142 lbs
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22
140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Corpor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helio Perrera!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corpor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corpor clobbers Perrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Helio Perrera has been cut.
Perrera throws a hook to the side of Corpor's head but Corpor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corpor lands with a right hand.
Corpor throws a body punch but Perrera moves out of range.
Hector Corpor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corpor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Corpor.
Decent striking displayed by Corpor there.
Corpor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Corpor throws a wild body kick that Perrera sees coming a mile off.
Corpor throws a combination that misses
and Perrera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Corpor!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Corpor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrera misses with the ground and pound.
Corpor regains half guard there - taking advantage of Perrera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Corpor is not content to let Perrera control the position.
Perrera is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Perrera is looking for a kimura but Corpor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perrera to get the leverage.
Corpor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perrera on the ground.
Perrera thows a huge punch but Corpor dodges it nicely.
Perrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perrera passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Corpor taking a bit of punishment here - Perrera scoring with strikes.
Corpor is trying to get back to half guard.
Perrera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Perrera fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Corpor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Perrera advances nicely into full mount.
Perrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perrera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Perrera throws some wild stikes that Corpor manages to avoid easily.
Perrera is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Corpor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Perrera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Corpor is surviving well by controlling Perrera's body position as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perrera with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Perrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Perrera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corpor misses with a body kick.
Perrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Corpor.
Corpor looks to land a right hand but Perrera moved out of range.
Corpor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corpor throws a sloppy head kick and Perrera moves out of range easily.
Perrera slips under a jab from Corpor.
Corpor throws a body punch but Perrera moves out of range.
Corpor looks to score with a jab to the body but Perrera is just out of range.
Perrera blocks the body kick.
Perrera looks to throw the jab but Corpor is out of range.
Corpor slips a jab from Perrera.
Corpor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perrera walks into a jab.
Corpor throws a jab when Perrera was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpor looks to land a left hand but Perrera moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Corpor.
Perrera rushes Corpor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Corpor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Perrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corpor misses with a punch to the body.
Corpor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perrera jumps guard but Corpor stands there with Perrera around his waist. Perrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corpor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perrera's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpor looking to stall.
I was talking to Corpor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corpor.
Corpor misses with a punch to the body.
Corpor struggles to land a body shot inside as Perrera controls his hands.
Corpor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perrera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corpor.
Corpor avoiding damage as Perrera throws knees to the body.
Perrera scores with a shot to the side of Corpor's head.
Perrera tries to pull guard but Corpor won't allow it.
Perrera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hector Corpor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Perrera.
Perrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corpor letting Perrera take a breather here.
Perrera pushes off an throws an elbow but Corpor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Corpor avoids a wild elbow strike from Perrera.
Corpor swings wildly with an uppercut but Perrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corpor misses with a punch on the inside.
Perrera has clasped his hands together around Corpor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Perrera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Corpor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Corpor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perrera postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Perrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perrera is working Corpor over with some ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perrera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Corpor!
Corpor is squirming around, avoiding Perrera's attempts to control the action.
Corpor 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.
Helio Perrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Perrera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Perrera throws a low kick but Corpor moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perrera. Corpor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corpor lands a body shot.
Perrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corpor throws out the jab.
Corpor cracks Perrera with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corpor. Perrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corpor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Corpor.
Corpor staying out of range there.
Perrera wants to slow Corpor down by chopping away at his legs.
Perrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corpor!
Corpor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Perrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Corpor is not content to let Perrera control the position.
Perrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corpor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Perrera grinds an elbow into Corpor's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Corpor parries the strikes from Perrera easily there. Perrera is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Corpor to escape.
Perrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perrera in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Helio Perrera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera tries for a kimura but Corpor is defending well.
Perrera throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Perrera has an Americana. Corpor didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Perrera is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Perrera hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Helio Perrera!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Duality . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
166 lbs
29 - 10 - 1 |
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27
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Ufcowski jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Ufcowski jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ufcowski jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ufcowski jr, right into the meat.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ufcowski jr's head.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ufcowski jr misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Ufcowski jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins defending well as Ufcowski jr loads up on a big left hand.
Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hopkins 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.
Ufcowski jr tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ufcowski jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ufcowski jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ufcowski jr off to one side.
Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ufcowski jr is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufcowski jr stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ufcowski jr can pounce on him.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Ufcowski jr counter with a right hand.
Ufcowski jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ufcowski jr motions for Hopkins to come forward. Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ufcowski jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Ufcowski jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ufcowski jr also avoids with ease.
Ufcowski jr shoots in and bounces Hopkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Ufcowski jr being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ufcowski jr throws a strike but Hopkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins tries to stand but Ufcowski jr is controlling from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position.
Ufcowski jr is really struggling to control Hopkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hopkins wants to stand but Ufcowski jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ufcowski jr misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ufcowski jr tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ufcowski jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins stalks Ufcowski jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ufcowski jr's face. Ufcowski jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr moved away.
Ufcowski jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ufcowski jr's knee momentarily.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Ufcowski jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ufcowski jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ufcowski jr thows a body kick. Hopkins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ufcowski jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Ufcowski jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Ufcowski jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ufcowski jr misses the target.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ufcowski jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ufcowski jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ufcowski jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ufcowski jr's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ufcowski jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Ufcowski jr down.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ufcowski jr misses the shot to the body.
Ufcowski jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ufcowski jr looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr moved away.
Ufcowski jr throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Ufcowski jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Ufcowski jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ufcowski jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ufcowski jr slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
A head kick misses from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Ufcowski jr checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ufcowski jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins motions for Ufcowski jr to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ufcowski jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ufcowski jr throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and Ufcowski jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Ufcowski jr throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ufcowski jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Ufcowski jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Ufcowski jr's shoulder, as Ufcowski jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ufcowski jr is just out of range.
Ufcowski jr loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Ufcowski jr misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ufcowski jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Ufcowski jr is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins moves forwards but Ufcowski jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ufcowski jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hopkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ufcowski jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Ufcowski jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ufcowski jr. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ufcowski jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Ufcowski jr with that takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Ufcowski jr down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins 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!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hopkins enables Ufcowski jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hopkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ufcowski jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ufcowski jr being controlled here momentarily.
Ufcowski jr advances to half guard.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ufcowski jr trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Ufcowski jr keeps him under control.
Ufcowski jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ufcowski jr is taking a breather. Hopkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ufcowski jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ufcowski jr's back!
Hopkins stands up.
Ufcowski jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ufcowski jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufcowski jr scores with a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Ufcowski jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr postures up.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ufcowski jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ufcowski jr misses
and Hopkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ufcowski jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ufcowski jr. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Ufcowski jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins thumps Ufcowski jr with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a chopping leg kick but Hopkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr connects with a leg kick. Hopkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ufcowski jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ufcowski jr looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ryan Hopkins just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ufcowski jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ufcowski jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Ufcowski jr's head.
Ufcowski jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ufcowski jr on the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ufcowski jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ufcowski jr.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ufcowski jr.
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Ufcowski jr misses.
Ufcowski jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr scores with a nice right hand.
Ufcowski jr throws a lazy head kick
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ufcowski jr's calf.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Ufcowski jr saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins lands with a hook. Ufcowski jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ufcowski jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins wants to slow Ufcowski jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Ufcowski jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins looking to control.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ufcowski jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ufcowski jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Hopkins is pulling down on Ufcowski jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Ufcowski jr, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr with a nice head shot there.
Hopkins pulls Ufcowski jr in to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Hopkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ufcowski jr tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A bone on bone clash there as Ufcowski jr blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins wants to slow Ufcowski jr down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.
A combination from Ufcowski jr does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hopkins tries a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ufcowski jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ufcowski jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ufcowski jr tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Ufcowski jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopkins under the eye.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Ufcowski jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Ufcowski jr's leg but Ufcowski jr calmly moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Ufcowski jr misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Ufcowski jr saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ufcowski jr doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Ufcowski jr shoots in.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Ufcowski jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ufcowski jr wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Ufcowski jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ufcowski jr avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ufcowski jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufcowski jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ufcowski jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ufcowski jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Ufcowski jr avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hopkins scores with a four punch combination!
Ufcowski jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Ufcowski jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Ufcowski jr staying out of range there.
Ufcowski jr dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Ufcowski jr's head and hops out.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ufcowski jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Ufcowski jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Ufcowski jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ufcowski jr shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ufcowski jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ufcowski jr's knee momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins feints and then cracks Ufcowski jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ufcowski jr down.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ufcowski jr.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range.
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ufcowski jr under the eye.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Ufcowski jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hopkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hopkins!
Ryan Hopkins is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Pawel Ufcowski jr had this to say: 'Another tough rival and finally someone took that belt from me...Congratz to Ryan and Tony, his manager, great work. Thanks for all support from my fans and sorry I messed up!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus has chosen Spartacus Soundtrack 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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23 - 12 - 0 |
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248 lbs
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World class MT
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showhey Baba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Quintus Daedalus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Daedalus catches Baba right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Daedalus.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daedalus 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.
Daedalus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quintus Daedalus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daedalus misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daedalus.
Daedalus tries for a takedown but Baba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daedalus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daedalus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daedalus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba tries to improve position but can't.
Daedalus is looking to take a break and control but Baba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baba is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baba looking for a sweep but Daedalus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Baba wants to control but Daedalus is having none of it.
Baba working to try and regain half guard.
Daedalus working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba wants to hold on but Daedalus pushes him away.
Daedalus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Daedalus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baba looks a forlorn figure.
Baba wants to try and get back to his feet.
Daedalus wants to control the pace but Baba is squirming around nicely.
Baba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Daedalus landing punches.
Baba is rocked!
Daedalus softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Baba is out cold! Daedalus jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintus Daedalus!
Quintus Daedalus is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Quintus Daedalus 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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