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Mortal Kombat II Finale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Smoochie Wallace moves out of range easily.
Holgersson throws a low kick, looking for Smoochie Wallace's leg but Smoochie Wallace calmly moves out of range.
Holgersson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holgersson.
Holgersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holgersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smoochie Wallace keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgersson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holgersson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smoochie Wallace is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holgersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smoochie Wallace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holgersson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smoochie Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Smoochie Wallace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to control the action but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Holgersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Smoochie Wallace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holgersson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smoochie Wallace is looking for a sweep. Holgersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smoochie Wallace wants to control but Holgersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holgersson throwing shots but Smoochie Wallace is blocking nicely.
Holgersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Smoochie Wallace won't allow Holgersson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace tries to roll over but Holgersson keeps him under control.
Holgersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holgersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smoochie Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holgersson.
Holgersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smoochie Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smoochie Wallace wants to control but Holgersson is keeping busy.
Smoochie Wallace preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holgersson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson passes to side control.
Holgersson tries for a kimura but Smoochie Wallace is defending well.
Smoochie Wallace wants to control but Holgersson postures up.
Holgersson taking a break here but Smoochie Wallace is having none of it and regains half guard.
Smoochie Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holgersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holgersson's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holgersson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoochie Wallace is looking to advance position but Holgersson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holgersson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Holgersson fails with the takedown.
Smoochie Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holgersson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holgersson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Holgersson.
Smoochie Wallace lands a head shot.
Smoochie Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holgersson blocks a head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Holgersson throws a solid leg kick but Smoochie Wallace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holgersson.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoochie Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holgersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson misses with a body kick.
Smoochie Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Holgersson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holgersson scores with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that Holgersson semi-blocks.
Holgersson is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holgersson's half guard.
Holgersson is still in real trouble! Can Smoochie Wallace finish him?
Smoochie Wallace trying to control from half guard but Holgersson is working away.
Holgersson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smoochie Wallace jumps into side control!
Holgersson tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Holgersson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace taking a breather here.
Holgersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Holgersson wants to control but Smoochie Wallace postures up.
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!
Smoochie Wallace lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is looking to regain half guard here but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Smoochie Wallace's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smoochie Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Holgersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holgersson is looking to regain half guard here but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
Holgersson sneaks back into half guard.
Holgersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smoochie Wallace lands strikes from half guard.
Holgersson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smoochie Wallace escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smoochie Wallace!
Holgersson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is pushing Smoochie Wallace's head away, looking to escape. Smoochie Wallace manages to hold on to the position though.
Holgersson tries to improve position but can't.
Holgersson manages to get back to half guard.
Holgersson is looking to improve his position.
Holgersson is controlling Smoochie Wallace's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Holgersson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smoochie Wallace scores with a couple of nice shots.
Holgersson is not content to let Smoochie Wallace control the position.
Smoochie Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Smoochie Wallace there.
Holgersson is staying active underneath Smoochie Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smoochie Wallace connects with a nice short shot to Holgersson's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holgersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smoochie Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smoochie Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Smoochie Wallace from controlling successfully.
Smoochie Wallace postures up.
Smoochie Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holgersson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smoochie Wallace escapes and throws Holgersson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holgersson is looking for a sweep.
Smoochie Wallace works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smoochie Wallace lands a brutal head kick. Holgersson looks out on his feet and Smoochie Wallace throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
A very excited looking Tyroil Smoochie Wallace made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kabal Labak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kabal Labak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Labak.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Labak shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Labak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabal Labak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labak dives in for a single leg takedown but Cage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cage is pressed up against the cage. Labak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Labak shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Labak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cage has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Labak misses the jab.
Labak avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Labak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses with a low kick.
A jab from Labak misses.
Kabal Labak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Labak takes a step back to recover.
Labak misses with an uppercut
and Cage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Labak closes the distance and clinches up with Cage, looking for a takedown. Labak pushes Cage against the cage but Cage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cage scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labak blocks a head kick by Cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Labak.
Labak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Labak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Labak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cage counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Cage finds it's target.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Labak.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Labak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Labak fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labak has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a body kick.
Labak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
Cage tests Labak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Kabal Labak has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage lands a really nice looking cross but Labak seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage tries to land a front kick but Labak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Labak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Labak ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Labak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Labak prevents a body shot from Cage.
Labak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Labak pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Labak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cage manages to get himself to full guard.
Labak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Labak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Labak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Labak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
Labak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cage, who protects the arm well.
Labak tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labak has hold of Cage's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cage seems comfortable defending it but Labak has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cage is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cage is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Labak couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kabal Labak!
After winning the bout, Kabal Labak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edinger Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Legere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edinger Nucleus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edinger Nucleus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Legere!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nucleus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nucleus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legere.
Nucleus shoots in but Legere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucleus.
Nucleus looks to score with a jab to the body but Legere is just out of range.
Nucleus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legere to score with a decent uppercut.
Legere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nucleus.
Legere throws a hook to the side of Nucleus's head but Nucleus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nucleus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucleus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jason Legere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legere looks winded!
Legere misses with a wild body shot.
Nucleus wants to clinch.
Nucleus scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucleus lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Jason Legere has been cut.
Legere on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nucleus, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nucleus.
Legere switches off momentarily and Nucleus cracks him with a monster right hand! Legere topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Nucleus dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Nucleus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edinger Nucleus!
Edinger Nucleus 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Patrick McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Patrick McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell checks the leg kick.
Alpha blocks the body kick.
Alpha scores with a hook.
Alpha takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDonnell thumps Alpha with a low kick.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top.
McDonnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonnell takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
We've been told by Alpha's head coaches at Hunter's hideout that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell throws a lazy head kick
and Alpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alpha works McDonnell's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Alpha misses.
Alpha misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Alpha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alpha moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.
Alpha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alpha's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonnell under the eye.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Alpha checks a low kick from McDonnell.
Alpha misses with a low kick as McDonnell jumps back.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alpha misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alpha takes one to the side of the head.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Alpha slaps the foot to one side.
Alpha is looking to clinch but McDonnell is avoiding it.
McDonnell walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alpha.
McDonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Michael Patrick McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Alpha.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but Alpha saw that one coming.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. Alpha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Alpha.
Alpha throws a right and a left that McDonnell avoids nicely.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alpha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Alpha slaps the foot to one side.
Alpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
Alpha lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
Alpha misses with a few strikes there.
Alpha thows a leg kick but McDonnell checks it
and McDonnell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alpha's guard.
McDonnell is fighting to break Alpha's control of his arms but Alpha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonnell preventing the sweep.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Alpha keeps moving.
McDonnell postures up.
McDonnell trying to control but Alpha is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Alpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
Alpha throws a shot to the body.
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!
Alpha misses with a straight right.
Alpha tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Alpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Alpha checks it
and Alpha moves into the clinch.
Alpha working aggressively here.
Alpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
Alpha can't find room to land a body shot as McDonnell controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonnell is trying to break the clinch but Alpha has him pressed against the cage.
Alpha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alpha.
Alpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Project Alpha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Alpha throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
A low kick from McDonnell is predictable there
and Alpha counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Alpha finds it's way through McDonnell's defenses.
McDonnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Alpha sees coming a mile off.
Alpha throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Alpha misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alpha.
Alpha wants to land a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alpha.
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!
Alpha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alpha.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alpha's sensitive parts.
Project Alpha is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell avoids a kick to the body.
Alpha moves in looking to clinch but McDonnell pushes him off.
Alpha throws a solid leg kick but McDonnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alpha.
Alpha misses with a low kick as McDonnell jumps back.
McDonnell fakes the leg kick and cracks Alpha in the body.
McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Alpha jabs at McDonnell's body.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Alpha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alpha is looking to chop away at McDonnell's legs.
Alpha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alpha scores with a nice strike.
Alpha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonnell is looking to slow Alpha down with leg kicks.
Alpha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but Alpha is out of range.
McDonnell lands with a straight right. Alpha didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by McDonnell misses
and Alpha counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with the body kick
and Alpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses
letting Alpha counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alpha's guard.
Alpha keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
Alpha wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Alpha keeps moving.
Alpha is pulling down on McDonnell's head to control his posture.
Alpha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDonnell throws a head kick that Alpha semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha walks into a stiff left hand from McDonnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alpha counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alpha as McDonnell tries to tie him up.
Alpha misses with some punches.
Alpha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alpha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonnell avoids it.
Alpha misses with a punch on the inside.
Alpha struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alpha swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alpha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Patrick McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Alpha looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonnell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonnell. That did some damage!
McDonnell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alpha's calf.
Alpha moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Alpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Alpha.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
McDonnell connects with a nice looking jab.
Alpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Alpha checks it
and Alpha counters with a head kick. That will keep McDonnell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Alpha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alpha.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alpha tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonnell, as that shot connected.
Alpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Alpha connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick.
Alpha throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Alpha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alpha duly obliges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alpha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from McDonnell tenderised Alpha's leg. Alpha is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
Alpha throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Alpha.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Alpha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Alpha moves out of range.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Alpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alpha cracks a nice hook into McDonnell's ribs.
Alpha scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonnell in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Alpha.
Alpha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alpha tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alpha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alpha misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Alpha misses.
Alpha clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alpha swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell is trying to force a seperation but Alpha has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Alpha.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Alpha.
Alpha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alpha is working McDonnell over against the cage.
McDonnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Alpha.
Alpha working aggressively here.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpha has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alpha.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Project Alpha.
I think Alpha 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Alpha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov's entrance music is Korn - Hey Daddy. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hayha's choice of entrance music: Harvester of Sorrow. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Hayha!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenov jabs at Hayha's body.
Hayha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hayha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamenov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.
Kamenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Kamenov blocks the low kick.
Kamenov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Hayha misses.
Nice cross by Kamenov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayha.
Kamenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamenov lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hayha checks a leg kick.
Hayha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamenov misses with a hook.
Hayha looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range.
Hayha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kamenov drops his hands momentarily and Hayha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Hayha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kamenov lands a big head kick that sends Hayha to the canvas! Kamenov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Kamenov!
After the big win, Aleksandar Kamenov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tormented Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Grant!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a leg kick but Dawson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dawson is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
Grant scores with a spinning back kick!
Grant takes one to the chin there.
Dawson lands the left hand.
It looks like Terrell Grant has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grant - that will leave a mark!
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Dawson is looking to land body kicks.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant throws a body kick that misses.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
Dawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dawson misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Dawson slams his shin into Grant's torso.
Dawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Dawson.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Dawson saw it coming and moves away.
Dawson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Dawson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dawson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
Grant darts in looking for a takedown but Dawson gets double underhooks and turns Grant into the cage.
Grant avoiding damage.
Dawson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dawson.
A short right from Dawson.
Grant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mike Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Grant.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grant regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grant is looking for a triangle but Dawson pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dawson wants to stand and escape but Grant is having none of it.
Grant trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grant trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Grant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grant.
Grant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dawson is looking to control Grant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dawson avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawson has one foot on Grant's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrell Grant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
We've been informed that Grant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant lands a body shot.
Mike Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Dawson stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Mike Dawson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
Dawson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mike Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawson throws a head kick that Grant semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Dawson throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Dawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dawson looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawson.
Dawson tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Grant lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Grant wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Grant lands but Dawson takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Grant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Dawson is looking to stand up but Grant isn't so interested in that idea.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Terrell Grant hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grant.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Grant is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Grant.
Dawson is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is stalling here. Dawson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Grant seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dawson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Grant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dawson landing a few strikes.
Grant struggling a bit here.
Grant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dawson.
Grant sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant is trying to maintain the position but Dawson is very close to passing his half guard.
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grant throws a push kick but Dawson slaps the foot to one side.
Dawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dawson rather than just go for the knockout.
Dawson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson lands with a nice body kick.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant is looking to land body kicks.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Dawson lands a head kick that stumbles Grant and the fighters go to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson lands a couple of elbows.
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is wriggling around but Grant manages to pass to half guard.
Grant tries to pass to full mount but Dawson defends it.
Dawson is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dawson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grant wants to take a breather but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grant trying to pass the guard but Dawson defending well.
Grant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Grant eventually gives up the hold.
Grant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to advance position but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Grant is on him like a limpet, forcing Dawson back against the cage.
Grant dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Grant blocks it.
Grant gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grant is stalling here. Dawson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Grant seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dawson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Grant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dawson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grant down.
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!
Grant can't do much from the bottom here.
Grant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dawson swings around for an armbar but Grant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dawson's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawson is looking to stand up but Grant isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dawson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Dawson!
Mike Dawson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudy Pu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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252 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudy Pu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pu jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Pu lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Pu missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pu misses with a body shot.
Pu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Pu has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pu.
Pu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Pu improves position.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Pu has double underhooks.
Pu has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Pu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Pu keeps him there for the moment.
Pu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Pu cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Pu is controlling the position.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Pu has the dominant position.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Pu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pu lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pu lands a right hook to the body.
Pu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pu digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Chris Sanchez has been cut.
Pu throws an overhand right that drops Sanchez like a sack of potatoes! Pu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Pu!
Rudy Pu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felterbush rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage.
Coleman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Felterbush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Felterbush gets underhooks to prevent Coleman's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Felterbush.
Felterbush pressing his opponent against the cage.
Felterbush seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Coleman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Coleman is working for takedown but Felterbush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donnie Felterbush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Coleman.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Felterbush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Felterbush stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush gets underhooks to prevent Coleman's takedown attempt.
Felterbush stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Felterbush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Felterbush takes a shot to the head.
Felterbush gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Felterbush stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Felterbush prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Felterbush after a bit of a struggle.
Felterbush works on Coleman's body with a couple of short punches.
Felterbush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Felterbush manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felterbush misses with a few strikes there.
Felterbush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman backs away from a small jab... but Felterbush lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Coleman crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Felterbush with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Donnie Felterbush!
Donnie Felterbush thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collum Brick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Collum Brick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Scott!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brick circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Brick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott misses with the combination.
Scott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brick's head backwards.
Brick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott misses with the combination.
Brick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Scott misses with a hook
and Brick counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Brick.
Scott looks to land a combination but Brick avoids it well.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brick.
Scott lands a jab-cross combination.
Bobby Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries to bum rush Brick with a series of wild strikes but Brick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Brick closes the distance but Scott moves to the side
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
Brick lands with a right hand.
Brick throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Brick tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brick dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Scott tries to work over Brick's front leg with a kick but Brick checks it.
Brick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Brick.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Brick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott misses with the combination.
Scott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brick fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brick scores with a head kick. Scott tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scott is rocked!
It looks like Bobby Scott has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Brick swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Collum Brick!
Collum Brick managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Darkness (Low prices), into his post fight interview.
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