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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Von Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Trump's head back.
Trump moves forwards but Hammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Trump's head coaches at Demon's Elite Gym (12 Elite) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
Hammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hammer cracks Trump with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head.
Hammer jabs Trump right on the nose. Trump blinks but takes it well.
Hammer stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer cracks Trump with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hammer.
Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trump at a distance.
Nice cross by Hammer.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hammer drops Trump with a beautiful combination! Trump stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hammer is looking for the KO!
Trump is rocked!
BOOM! Hammer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Trump. Trump tries to recover but Hammer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Trump lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Hammer!
A relieved looking Von Hammer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Blind Eye Halo. 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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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Peterson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benny Bernardo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo lands with a kick to the temple. Peterson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bernardo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bernardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bernardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bernardo throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson shoots in and bounces Bernardo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson stands and throws Bernardo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernardo, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernardo, who protects the arm well.
Peterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bernardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Bernardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bernardo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Peterson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bernardo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Peterson lets go of the hold and Bernardo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikolai Peterson !
Nikolai Peterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Benny Bernardo was interviewed post fight and said 'We can do it again, right now!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garcia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2Pac – Only Fear Of Death. Johnny Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Olivier Levasseur'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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levasseur shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levasseur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Levasseur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Levasseur.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
Olivier Levasseur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levasseur throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Levasseur is in Garcia's guard.
Levasseur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levasseur is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Levasseur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levasseur postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levasseur throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levasseur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Levasseur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Levasseur. Levasseur gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Levasseur's head back.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Levasseur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Levasseur gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia cracks Levasseur with an open hand slap.
It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.
Levasseur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Levasseur didn't see that one coming.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Levasseur scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Levasseur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levasseur is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Levasseur tries to pass.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levasseur postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olivier Levasseur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Levasseur dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia stuffs the takedown.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Levasseur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnny Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Levasseur shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Levasseur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Levasseur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
Levasseur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Levasseur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Levasseur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia is looking to stand up but Levasseur isn't so interested in that idea.
Levasseur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levasseur connects with a couple of short punches.
Levasseur lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Olivier Levasseur hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Levasseur doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia lands a jab to the head.
Johnny Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Levasseur.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Levasseur. Levasseur gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur'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. And we move into the final round!
Levasseur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!
My spies in Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(1 inform me that Levasseur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Garcia is not content to let Levasseur control the position.
Garcia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Levasseur has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Levasseur is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Levasseur tries to score with some ground and pound. Garcia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garcia down.
Garcia is trying to buck Levasseur off.
Levasseur working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Garcia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Levasseur has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Garcia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Levasseur crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Levasseur throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Garcia works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Levasseur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levasseur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levasseur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur trying to control from Garcia's half guard. Garcia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Levasseur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Levasseur stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Levasseur works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levasseur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnny Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia trying to strike off his back.
Olivier Levasseur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levasseur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levasseur looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levasseur passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Levasseur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Levasseur!
Olivier Levasseur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Gates!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maija is looking to clinch but Gates is avoiding it.
Maija fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gates drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gates working the ground and pound but Maija is defending the strikes.
Maija parries the strikes from Gates easily there. Gates is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maija to escape.
Maija struggling a bit here.
Gates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gates is looking to take a break and control but Maija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gates tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maija will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gates tries for a kimura but Maija is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Maija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gates tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maija is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gates off and has taken his back!
Maija misses with a punch to the head.
Maija tightening his grip on Gates, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maija working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Maija looking to break Gates's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gates remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maija will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maija looking to break Gates's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gates remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maija will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Maija is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Maija patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Maija is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gates defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates holding both Maija 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gates is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maija off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gates covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Gates controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija is trying to control but Gates is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Maija lands a couple of good shots and Gates has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maija struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maija tightening his grip on Gates, looking for the choke.
Maija patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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.
Gates is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gates has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Maija 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.
Gates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maija napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maija misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates tries to score with some ground and pound. Maija controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gates trying to control the action but Maija is working from the bottom.
Gates tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maija's legs.
Gates working away.
Gates trying to control the action but Maija is working from the bottom.
Maija is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Maija's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija is not content to let Gates control the position.
Maija manages to get back to half guard.
Maija gets full guard.
Gates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maija controls Gates momentarily but Gates frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gates slips nicely into half guard.
Maija moves into full guard.
Gates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maija is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gates is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates postures up.
Gates wants to control from the top but Maija keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gates pushing down on Maija's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maija regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maija thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maija is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gates wants to control from the top but Maija keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gates trying to control the position from guard on top but Maija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maija controlling the position.
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.
Gates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maija is keeping the position for now.
Maija has his foot on Gates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gates works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Taneli Maija will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gates shoots in and bounces Maija off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gates.
Gates passes Maija's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gates is stalling here. Maija is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gates seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maija has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Maija seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maija tries for a kimura but Gates is defending well.
Maija tries to advance position but instead Gates slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates is trying to stand up here but Maija is controlling him well.
Gates is not content to let Maija control the position.
Maija prevents Gates from standing back up.
Maija 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.
Maija seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates is trying to stand.
Maija seems to be working for a kimura but Gates defends the submission attempt.
Maija works his way into full mount!
Gates squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maija thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jack Gates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maija trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gates squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Taneli Maija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija is landing with some decent strikes but Gates is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maija is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gates can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maija is working for a guillotine from mount but Gates frees his head quite easily.
Maija breaks from Gates's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gates is squirming around, avoiding Maija's attempts to control the action.
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!
Gates is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taneli Maija showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maija, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taneli Maija!
Taneli Maija seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill H Ahellno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Frostbite. Ahellno has chosen Domination as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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186 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ben Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill H Ahellno!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahellno misses with a looping left.
Gordon jabs Ahellno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahellno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gordon.
Gordon ducks right into an uppercut from Ahellno.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahellno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahellno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahellno throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahellno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahellno misses with a hook
and Gordon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ahellno!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ahellno is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon prevents Ahellno from escaping the position.
Ahellno prevents Gordon from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahellno bucks up and tries to throw Gordon off but instead Gordon has got his back!
Ahellno is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ahellno is taking damage to the body and head.
Ahellno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ahellno holding both Gordon 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon 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.
Gordon is landing with strikes. Ahellno can't take much more of this.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahellno wants to get back to his feet.
Ahellno tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ahellno's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ahellno taking shots to the head.
Gordon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahellno tries to buck Gordon off but he can't manage it.
Ahellno wants to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ahellno is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ahellno and Gordon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ahellno is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gordon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ahellno can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahellno takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon trying to control the position but Ahellno is working away.
Gordon lands an elbow.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Ahellno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahellno is trying to buck Gordon off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gordon cracks Ahellno with a big right hand but Ahellno just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Ahellno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahellno is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahellno is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahellno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gordon lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gordon 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.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordon misses the target.
Ahellno lands with a nice combination. Gordon backs away looking to recover.
Ahellno slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Ahellno slips a jab from Gordon.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Ahellno's legs.
Ahellno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahellno lands a glancing blow to the side of Gordon's head.
Ahellno throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Ahellno tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Ahellno.
Ahellno throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Ahellno misses with a body shot.
Ahellno misses with a hook.
A left and a right from Ahellno both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahellno.
Ahellno throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Ahellno throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Bill H Ahellno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahellno tries to work over Gordon's front leg with a kick but Gordon checks it.
Ahellno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gordon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahellno scrambles back to his feet.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gordon lands with a kick to the temple. Ahellno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahellno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gordon lands with a right hand.
Ahellno throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Ahellno misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gordon trying to control the action but Ahellno is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Gordon looks up at the clock and then as Ahellno takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gordon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ahellno wants to get back to his feet but Gordon drags him back down.
Ahellno takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ahellno is rocked!
Ahellno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahellno is still in real trouble! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahellno seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahellno tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno pushes Gordon off but Gordon dives into side control.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon trying to control the action but Ahellno is working from the bottom.
Ben Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon cracks Ahellno with a big right hand but Ahellno just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ahellno explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gordon moves away from the strike by Ahellno.
Gordon slips a straight right by Ahellno.
Gordon wants to slow Ahellno down by chopping away at his legs.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Ahellno moves out of range.
Gordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon swings for the body but Ahellno moves out of range.
Gordon slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno staying out of range there.
Ahellno moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Ahellno walks into a stiff left hand from Gordon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahellno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gordon.
Gordon defending well as Ahellno loads up on a big left hand.
Ahellno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahellno.
Ahellno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Gordon.
Gordon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gordon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A swing and a miss from Ahellno.
Ahellno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahellno.
A jab from Ahellno misses.
Ahellno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Ahellno.
Ahellno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ahellno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Ahellno moves out of range.
Ahellno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahellno.
Ahellno misses the shot to the body.
Ahellno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gordons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahellno throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahellno lands with a cross.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Ahellno lands with a nice body punch.
Gordon tries to land a front kick but Ahellno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahellno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gordon momentarily.
Ahellno staying out of range there.
Ahellno tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Ahellno.
Gordon tried to score with a low kick but Ahellno checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Gordon. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahellno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gordon has time to react.
Gordon throws a jab when Ahellno was well out of range.
Gordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahellno should have avoided that one.
Ahellno misses with a few strikes there.
Ahellno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahellno throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
Ahellno wants to stand and escape but Gordon is having none of it.
Ahellno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahellno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahellno wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gordon manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon working Ahellno over with strikes.
Ahellno is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Ahellno looking for submissions off his back.
Bill H Ahellno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon wants to control but Ahellno is keeping him busy.
Gordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gordon slips a nice elbow through Ahellno's hands, connecting with Ahellno's forehead.
Gordon is nestled in close to Ahellno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ahellno is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gordon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon stands up over Ahellno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahellno throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gordon 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.
Ahellno working for submissions but it's allowed Gordon to get to half guard.
Ahellno throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gordon is just content to waste time from the top position. Ahellno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahellno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gordon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Gordon!
Ben Gordon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Seek & Destroy. Anderson has chosen The High Road as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tracey takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Tracey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tracey counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Tracey to acknowledge the strikes.
Tracey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tracey swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Tracey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tracey lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Craig Anderson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tracey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tracey connects with a jab.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Tracey moved away.
Tracey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Tracey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Tracey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Tracey 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson shoots in but Tracey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tracey connects with a body shot.
Tracey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Tracey throws a body kick that misses.
Tracey stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tracey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Tracey throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tracey.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tracey tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tracey to the ground. Tracey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rob Tracey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Anderson.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tracey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a jab. Tracey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Tracey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tracey misses the shot to the body.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Tracey gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tracey.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Tracey won't allow it.
Tracey gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Tracey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tracey throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tracey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tracey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Tracey's head coaches at Nights Watch MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Tracey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tracey moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tracey, as that shot connected.
Tracey slips under a jab from Anderson.
A big right from Tracey misses.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rob Tracey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tracey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tracey misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tracey misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Anderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson tries to clinch but Tracey is having none of it.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Tracey moves away and avoids it.
Tracey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Tracey checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Tracey counters with a stiff right hand.
Tracey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Tracey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tracey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Tracey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tracey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tracey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Tracey misses.
Tracey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tracey scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Tracey avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Tracey swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Tracey defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tracey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tracey is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Tracey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson trying to control from Tracey's half guard. Tracey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Tracey is keeping the position.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tracey still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tracey has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tracey tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Tracey trying to control from Anderson's half guard. Anderson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Tracey controlling him for the moment.
Tracey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Tracey pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Tracey is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tracey throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Tracey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tracey tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tracey as he avoids it easily.
Tracey cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Tracey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson throws a head kick that Tracey semi-blocks.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Tracey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Tracey is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Tracey's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Tracey keeps moving.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson trying to control but Tracey is working from the bottom.
Tracey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Craig Anderson.
Tracey cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tracey looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Rob Tracey is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Tracey misses with an uppercut.
Tracey missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tracey just misses with a punch to the body.
Tracey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Tracey.
Tracey loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Tracey thows a body shot but no joy.
Tracey slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tracey throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tracey.
Tracey throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Tracey moves out of range easily.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tracey misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tracey. Those never looked like landing.
Tracey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Tracey sprawls well.
Anderson shoots and misses
enabling Tracey to counter with a crisp jab.
Rob Tracey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tracey just misses with a punch to the body.
Tracey misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Tracey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tracey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Tracey's leg but Tracey calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Tracey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tracey throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tracey tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tracey to the ground. Tracey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tracey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Tracey misses with a straight left.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Tracey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tracey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Tracey!
Rob Tracey took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Borocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tarnowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hemp Gru - Sami swoi . Mark Borocop has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Borocop!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarnowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borocop moves away.
A big left from Borocop misses.
Tarnowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borocop moves away.
A jab from Borocop misses.
Borocop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borocop wants to slow Tarnowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarnowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarnowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Borocop if he has to take too many more of those.
Tarnowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borocop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tarnowski's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Borocop.
Tarnowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borocop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borocop misses with a wild combination.
Borocop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Tarnowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski is looking to slow Borocop down with leg kicks.
Tarnowski misses with a wild body shot.
Tarnowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarnowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Borocop lands a right hook to the body.
Borocop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarnowski.
Tarnowski dives in and scores a takedown into Borocop's guard.
Tarnowski trying to control but Borocop is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarnowski won't allow Borocop to sweep him here.
Tarnowski is stalling in the full guard.
Borocop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarnowski is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski looking to pass the guard.
Borocop has Tarnowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Tarnowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Borocop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borocop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tarnowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borocop misses with a straight left.
Borocop misses with a low kick.
Borocop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Borocop.
Mark Borocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borocop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tarnowski is rocked!
Borocop stuns Tarnowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Tarnowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borocop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarnowski at a distance.
Borocop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borocop misses with the combination.
Borocop steps in with a hook that catches Tarnowski right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Borocop follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tarnowski looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Borocop!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mark Borocop made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux's entrance music is Sliwa. A fine choice. Yancy Malaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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29
135 lbs
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143 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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux cracks Malaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaki throws a big shot that misses.
Malaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lemieux's head backwards.
Lemieux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malaki looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaki misses the target.
Nice shot by Lemieux.
Malaki misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Malaki ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Malaki misses.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malaki.
Lemieux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Malaki's shoulder, as Malaki tries to avoid the shot.
Malaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemieux.
Malaki misses with a hook to the body
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaki keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malaki controlling the position.
Malaki wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Ron Lemieux wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice body punch from Lemieux.
Malaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lemieux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malaki keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Malaki is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Lemieux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Malaki tries to buck Lemieux off but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lemieux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malaki, who protects the arm well.
Malaki is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Lemieux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands some shots froms side control.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malaki keeps working.
Malaki regains half guard, as Lemieux was trying to land strikes.
Lemieux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Lemieux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Malaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux slips a nice elbow through Malaki's hands, connecting with Malaki's forehead.
Malaki is trying to stand back up but Lemieux is controlling him
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Lemieux.
Malaki is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lemieux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lemieux is keen to just control but Malaki is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Malaki to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux 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.
Malaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lemieux.
Nice uppercut lands for Lemieux. That snapped Malaki's head back.
Malaki scores with a nice right hand.
Malaki misses with a combination
so Lemieux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malaki is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemieux throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Yancy Malaki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Malaki loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Malaki misses with a shot to the body
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malaki is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux trying to control but Malaki is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Malaki looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yancy Malaki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lemieux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malaki cracks Lemieux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaki cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Malaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Malaki misses.
Lemieux thumps Malaki with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Malaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Malaki. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lemieux. Beautiful body shot.
Malaki misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Malaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaki misses the shot to the body.
Yancy Malaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lemieux backs up against the cage.
Lemieux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux works Malaki's body with a nice hook.
Lemieux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaki.
Nice straight punches there by Lemieux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemieux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaki.
Malaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lemieux back to the cage. Malaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Malaki avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Malaki misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Malaki is looking to stand up but Lemieux isn't so interested in that idea.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux throws a strike but Malaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ron Lemieux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malaki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lemieux is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lemieux thinking.
Malaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Lemieux scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaki with a nice cross.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Malaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malaki takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malaki checks it well.
Lemieux missing with a left hand there. Malaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malaki throws a series of punches but Lemieux avoids them all with ease.
Malaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malaki misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Malaki's head but Malaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malaki.
Yancy Malaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malaki throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Malaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemieux's head.
Lemieux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yancy Malaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaki misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux 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.
Malaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Malaki does no damage.
Malaki looks to land a combination but Lemieux avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Lemieux lands with a kick to the temple. Malaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malaki avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Malaki works over Lemieux's head and body with a nice combination.
Lemieux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malaki defends well and Lemieux ends up having to push Malaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
Malaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lemieux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Malaki blocks it.
Ron Lemieux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Malaki tries to break free but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malaki's elbow.
Yancy Malaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaki tries to break free but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage.
Malaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Malaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki tries to break free but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage.
Lemieux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Malaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Malaki lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Malaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Malaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lemieux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Lemieux!
A victorious Ron Lemieux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCall's choice of entrance music: Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
165 lbs
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162 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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Winston McCall!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh works the jab nicely.
McCall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haigh.
McCall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haigh scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Haigh misses.
Haigh throws a hook but McCall blocks it.
Nice defenses there by McCall.
Haigh scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCall in his tracks.
Haigh tries to clinch up.
Haigh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
McCall throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCall cracks the inside of Haigh's front leg.
Haigh moves out of range of the leg kick from McCall.
McCall throws a push kick but Haigh slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Haigh blocks the leg kick.
Haigh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haigh misses with a straight left.
John Haigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McCall. Those never looked like landing.
Haigh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCall on the side of the head.
Haigh lands a jab to the head.
Haigh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haigh misses with a body punch
enabling McCall to counter with a crisp jab.
Haigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haigh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Haigh.
McCall swats away the attempt to clinch by Haigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCall.
It looks like Haigh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good leg kick by McCall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCall.
Haigh lands a jab to McCall's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a low kick, looking for Haigh's leg but Haigh calmly moves out of range.
Haigh misses with a two punch combination.
Haigh needs to keep his hands up - McCall had a free shot at his head there.
McCall thows a body shot but no joy.
Haigh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCall.
Good leg kick by McCall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haigh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haigh thinking.
McCall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haigh lands a body shot.
Haigh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCall throws out a leg kick but Haigh moves out of range and McCall only half commits.
Haigh moves out of range as McCall throws a body kick.
McCall slips a jab and a cross from Haigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall is looking to chop away at Haigh's legs.
McCall misses with an uppercut
enabling Haigh to counter with a crisp jab.
McCall misses with a wild combination.
Haigh lands a nice shot that snaps McCall's head back.
Haigh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haigh misses with a looping right.
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
Haigh cracks the inside of McCall's front leg.
McCall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCall.
Haigh lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Haigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCall 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 Haigh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haigh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haigh was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haigh throws a looping overhand right but McCall ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haigh's calf.
Haigh moves out of range of the body kick.
Haigh lands a two punch combo.
Haigh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haigh!
McCall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haigh is trying to control McCall's posture but McCall avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haigh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Haigh 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.
Haigh's corner calls for a 1-2. Haigh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Haigh. Those never looked like landing.
McCall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haigh is able to avoid easily.
Haigh's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCall under the eye.
McCall wants to land a leg kick but Haigh is out of range.
Haigh throws an overhand right that lands on McCall's shoulder, as McCall tries to avoid the shot.
McCall blocks a low kick nicely.
Haigh throws the left hand but McCall avoids the punch easily.
McCall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haigh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haigh just misses with a punch to the body.
Haigh misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh misses with a hook
and McCall counters with a slapping leg kick.
John Haigh is winning the standup battle so far.
McCall throws a leg kick but Haigh checks it.
Haigh throws a big shot that misses.
Haigh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haigh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
Haigh misses with a body shot.
McCall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haigh throws a looping overhand right but McCall ducks down to avoid it.
McCall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCall tried to score with a low kick but Haigh checks it.
McCall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haigh.
Haigh throws a nice looking combination but McCall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from McCall misses.
McCall throws a leg kick but Haigh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haigh misses with a looping left.
Haigh misses with a low kick.
McCall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haigh.
Haigh scores with a decent looking hook.
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Haigh.
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall misses with a low kick.
McCall cracks the inside of Haigh's front leg.
Haigh throws a jab but it's blocked by McCall.
Haigh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCall backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haigh lands a nice shot that snaps McCall's head back.
Haigh scores with a hook to the body. McCall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haigh blocks a leg kick.
McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Haigh slips the punch.
McCall dodges the punch combination from Haigh.
Haigh wants to clinch
and McCall counters with a nice uppercut.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Haigh.
McCall dodges the punch combination from Haigh.
Haigh's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCall under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a right hand that Haigh ducks under and follows up with a left that Haigh also avoids with ease.
McCall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haigh throws an overhand right that lands on McCall's shoulder, as McCall tries to avoid the shot.
Haigh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCall is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall wants to land a leg kick but Haigh is out of range.
McCall is still on wobbly legs! Can Haigh finish him?
Haigh cracks a nice hook into McCall's ribs.
Haigh throws a hook but McCall avoids it easily.
Haigh closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McCall! Haigh dives in looking to finish! McCall is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Haigh!
John Haigh was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan O Reily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov comes to the cage accompanied by КАТЮШA. O Reily has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan O Reily!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reily lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chekhov at a distance.
O Reily with a jab.
Chekhov throws an overhand right that lands on O Reily's shoulder, as O Reily tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Chekhov lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Reily doesn't seem phased though.
Chekhov misses with a hook. O Reily ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Reily darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Reily throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from O Reily.
Chekhov pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Reily is out of range and Chekhov settles back down.
O Reily lands a nice looking body shot.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of O Reily's head but O Reily sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chekhov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chekhov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Reily misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
O Reily takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Reily tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chekhov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Reily somewhat.
O Reily takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Reily is able to avoid easily.
O Reily punishes Chekhov's body with a nice straight punch.
Chekhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Reily lands with a nice body punch.
Chekhov misses with a looping left.
O Reily scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Reily throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Reily waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a nice looking combination but O Reily bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Reily closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chekhov quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
O Reily wants to pass the guard but Chekhov is defending well.
O Reily wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chekhov keeps working.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
O Reily is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Reily is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Chekhov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Reily's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Reily's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov biding his time, controlling O Reily.
O Reily surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
I really don't envy O Reily right now.
O Reily is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chekhov looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reily trying to control but not successfully.
Chekhov has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reily rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
O Reily works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chekhov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chekhov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chekhov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but O Reily has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chekhov is looking to defend but O Reily has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chekhov! O Reily pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chekhov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryan O Reily!
Ryan O Reily is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Ryan O Reily, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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