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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Pride . Schwalle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Max Payne theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oliver Schwalle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Schwalle's front leg but catches the back leg as Schwalle tries to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schwalle.
Schwalle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durden. Durden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schwalle tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Schwalle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Schwalle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliver Schwalle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schwalle 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.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Schwalle off balance momentarily.
Schwalle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Schwalle misses.
Durden closes the distance and clinches.
Schwalle misses with some punches.
Durden lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden throws an elbow but it misses.
Schwalle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schwalle is working Durden over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Durden as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwalle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwalle won't allow it.
A short right from Schwalle on the inside.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durden.
Durden lands an uppercut.
Schwalle avoids a wild elbow strike from Durden.
Durden prevents a body shot from Schwalle.
Schwalle tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Schwalle.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schwalle misses with a punch to the body.
Schwalle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schwalle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwalle blocking some punches.
Durden misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Schwalle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schwalle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Durden is trying to keep an underhook but Schwalle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schwalle lands a nice short elbow.
Schwalle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schwalle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Durden has hold of Schwalle's hands but Schwalle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schwalle misses with a head shot. Durden uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwalle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Schwalle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Durden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwalle passes into half guard.
Schwalle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schwalle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schwalle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Schwalle eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwalle is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Durden to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Durden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Schwalle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schwalle drives through and clinches with Durden against the cage.
Schwalle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwalle misses with a body punch.
Schwalle tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwalle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schwalle avoids the elbow strike from Durden, against the cage.
Schwalle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Schwalle on the inside.
Schwalle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwalle lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwalle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durden can't break the clinch.
Schwalle can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Schwalle prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden tries to work over Schwalle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden slows down the pace here.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Schwalle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwalle is working for takedown but Durden is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Schwalle.
Schwalle is trying to drag Durden to the mat but Durden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Schwalle.
Schwalle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwalle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durden is trying to break the clinch but Schwalle is controlling him.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Schwalle keeps him there for the moment.
Durden blocks a body shot from Schwalle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Durden lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwalle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwalle controls his hands.
Durden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schwalle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Schwalle gets through Durden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliver Schwalle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Schwalle misses with some punches.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwalle controls his hands.
Durden stops a takedown attempt from Schwalle.
Schwalle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schwalle throws a head punch that misses.
Schwalle misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Durden.
Durden lands a hook that snaps the head of Schwalle backwards.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Schwalle controls his hands.
Schwalle lands with a light punch inside.
Durden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Durden throws an elbow but misses.
Schwalle tries to score a body lock takedown but Durden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durden has a couple of punches blocked by Schwalle.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schwalle misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden taking a breather.
Schwalle tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Schwalle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Durden after a bit of a struggle.
Durden prevents a body shot from Schwalle.
Schwalle lands a right hand.
Durden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schwalle keeps control of Durden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schwalle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schwalle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Durden.
A short left from Durden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Durden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Durden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwalle's defenses.
Schwalle tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden stalling in the clinch but Schwalle improves position.
Schwalle gets through Durden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durden is pressed up against the cage. Schwalle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durden down to the mat. Durden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schwalle defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Schwalle scores with a shot to the body.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwalle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durden's hands.
Durden forces Schwalle back against the cage and clinches.
Durden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schwalle up against the cage.
Schwalle working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwalle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Durden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schwalle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schwalle prevents a body shot from Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Schwalle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schwalle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schwalle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schwalle throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Schwalle does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Schwalle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durden momentarily.
Schwalle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schwalle shoots in but Durden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
Schwalle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schwalle.
Schwalle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwalle is just out of range.
Schwalle misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Schwalle's shoulder, as Schwalle tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwalle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schwalle wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwalle.
Schwalle tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schwalle's calf.
Schwalle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schwalle connects with a single shot there.
Durden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Schwalle.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwalle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schwalle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden cracks the inside of Schwalle's front leg.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schwalle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwalle doesn't seem bothered though.
Schwalle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schwalle misses with a combination
and Durden counters with a leg kick.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Schwalle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwalle.
Schwalle cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schwalle prevents a body shot from Durden.
Schwalle lands with a short shot to the head.
Schwalle gets through Durden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Durden - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle misses with a body punch.
Schwalle misses with a punch to the body.
Durden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schwalle can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Schwalle blocking some punches.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwalle's defenses.
Schwalle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Schwalle.
Schwalle connects with a body shot.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durden rushes Schwalle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwalle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schwalle blocks an elbow strike from Durden.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Schwalle avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Schwalle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Schwalle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwalle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schwalle is looking for a takedown.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden throws an elbow that misses.
Schwalle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schwalle is working Durden over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Schwalle controls the action.
Durden tries to break free but Schwalle pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Schwalle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schwalle misses with a body punch.
Schwalle tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Schwalle.
Well Schwalle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Schwalle!
A very excited looking Oliver Schwalle 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Quiet Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monkey comes to the cage accompanied by Epic - Faith No More. Rivas has chosen Cypress Hill-Insane in the Membrane as his entrance music. Quiet Monkey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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199 lbs
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196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Solid chin |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quiet Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Rivas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey is looking to clinch.
Rivas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monkey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monkey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivas pinned against the cage. Rivas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monkey closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monkey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rivas!
Some bone on bone action there as Rivas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monkey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monkey lands in his opponent's guard.
Monkey passes Rivas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rivas tries to roll over but Monkey keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rivas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monkey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monkey 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey trying to control the action but Rivas is working from the bottom.
Rivas pushes Monkey off looking to stand but Monkey dives back in and keeps control.
Rivas is not content to let Monkey control the position.
Rivas looking for submissions off his back.
Monkey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rivas defend it? Monkey steps over the head and cranks it - Rivas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Monkey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quiet Monkey!
Post fight, an emotional Quiet Monkey said 'Did he just poop his pants?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rural Advantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Advantage's entrance music is Drain the Blood. A fine choice. Brophy has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rural Advantage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grant Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Advantage walks into a left hand.
Advantage moves into range and clinches up with Brophy.
Advantage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Advantage wants to get back to striking at distance but Brophy won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Advantage.
Advantage misses with some punches.
Brophy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Advantage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brophy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Advantage's brow.
Advantage is trying to drag Brophy to the mat but Brophy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brophy connects with a knee to the head.
Brophy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy prevents the takedown attempt.
Brophy looking to slow down the pace here.
Brophy is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Advantage has denied him.
Advantage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but Advantage blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but Advantage blocks with his arms.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Advantage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Advantage tries to pull guard but Brophy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rural Advantage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brophy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Advantage tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Advantage misses with a knee strike.
Advantage trying to stall but Brophy improves his position.
Brophy just leaning against Advantage, taking a breather.
Brophy scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rural Advantage has been cut.
Brophy missing with knees to the body.
Advantage tries to pull guard but Brophy holds him up against the cage and eventually Advantage drops back down to his feet.
Brophy throws an elbow but it misses.
Advantage has had enough of the clinch but Brophy keeps him there for the moment.
Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Advantage is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Advantage letting Brophy take a breather here.
Advantage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brophy blocks it with crossed arms.
Brophy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Advantage blocks it with crossed arms.
Advantage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brophy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brophy wants to get back to striking at distance but Advantage won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Advantage breaks the clinch.
Advantage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brophy's waist but Brophy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Advantage off to one side.
Advantage darts in looking for a takedown but Brophy gets double underhooks and turns Advantage into the cage.
Brophy is trying to stall.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Advantage avoids a wild elbow strike from Brophy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Brophy to work.
Advantage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brophy is keeping busy.
Brophy is pushing Advantage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Advantage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Advantage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Advantage clinches with his opponent.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brophy as Advantage tries to tie him up.
Brophy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brophy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Advantage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brophy to the mat. Brophy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy looking for a sweep. Not yet Brophy, not yet.
Brophy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brophy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brophy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Advantage defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Advantage is stalling in the full guard.
Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brophy trying to control the position.
Brophy pulls Advantage in close to his closed guard and prevents Advantage from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Advantage shoots in looking for a takedown. Brophy tries to sprawl out of it but Advantage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brophy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grant Brophy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rural Advantage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick from Brophy lands but Advantage takes it in his stride.
Advantage fails with a takedown attempt.
Advantage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Advantage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brophy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Advantage somewhat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brophy taking a breather.
Advantage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Advantage wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Advantage dives in and grabs Brophy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brophy pushes down on Advantage's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rural Advantage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Advantage.
Advantage looking to stall.
Advantage avoids the elbow strike from Brophy, against the cage.
Brophy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Advantage avoiding damage as Brophy throws knees to the body.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Advantage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brophy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brophy lands with a kick to the temple. Advantage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Advantage is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Advantage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brophy but Brophy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Advantage looks to land a combination but Brophy avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Brophy. That snapped Advantage's head back.
Oh Advantage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Advantage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Advantage misses with a takedown attempt
and Brophy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Advantage really felt that one!
Rural Advantage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brophy slaps away a takedown attempt from Advantage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Advantage blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Advantage seems to have got his legs back now.
Rural Advantage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Advantage shoots in for a double leg but Brophy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Advantage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Advantage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brophy sprawls well. Brophy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Advantage gets slowly back to his feet.
Advantage fails to land the takedown.
Grant Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Advantage.
Advantage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brophy sizes up Advantage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brophy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brophy.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is pushing Advantage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brophy lands a nice elbow.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but Advantage blocks with his arms.
Brophy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brophy leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Advantage tries for a takedown but Brophy manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Advantage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brophy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Advantage stalling the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Advantage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brophy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Advantage blocks it with crossed arms.
Brophy is looking to control Advantage's arms but Advantage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brophy has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rural Advantage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brophy swats away the attempt to clinch by Advantage.
Advantage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Advantage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Advantage is defended easily by Brophy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rural Advantage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Advantage down.
That kick from Brophy tenderised Advantage's leg. Advantage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Advantage tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Brophy lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
Advantage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Advantage is defended easily by Brophy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Brophy.
Brophy lands a good knee to the midsection. Advantage won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Advantage blocks it with crossed arms.
Brophy lands an elbow that stopped Advantage in his tracks for a moment.
Grant Brophy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
Brophy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Advantage wants to take the fight to the mat but Brophy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Advantage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brophy slowing the pace effectively.
Advantage wants a takedown.
Advantage takes an elbow to the temple.
Brophy missing with knees to the body.
Brophy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Advantage.
Brophy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Advantage's efforts to push away.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Advantage looking to stall.
Brophy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brophy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Advantage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Advantage is blocking nicely.
Brophy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy wants to stall.
Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Advantage is blocking nicely.
Advantage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Advantage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brophy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Advantage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Advantage is working for takedown but Brophy is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Brophy.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Advantage avoids it.
Brophy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Advantage avoids the elbow strike from Brophy, against the cage.
Advantage tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Advantage back against the cage.
Advantage tries to pull guard but Brophy holds him up against the cage and eventually Advantage drops back down to his feet.
Rural Advantage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy stalling in the clinch but Advantage improves position.
Advantage blocks an uppercut.
Brophy wants to stall.
Brophy stops a takedown attempt from Advantage.
Advantage is working for takedown but Brophy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Advantage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brophy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant Brophy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Advantage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brophy as he jumps to the side.
Brophy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brophy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Brophy!
After the fight, Grant Brophy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Rural Advantage spoke after the fight, saying 'You got me this time, congrats to you.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiser Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Child O'mine - Guns N' Roses. The key to victory for Wrestling Beast has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wrestling Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kaiser Wilhelm!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilhelm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Wilhelm misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilhelm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beast avoids the head kick by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beast's head.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilhelm tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilhelm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilhelm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beast blocks a head kick by Wilhelm.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilhelm.
Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Wilhelm tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Beast does no damage.
Beast misses with a wild body shot.
Beast misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wilhelm.
A punch combination from Beast misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Beast blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilhelm stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilhelm.
Kaiser Wilhelm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilhelm throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
Wilhelm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beast tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilhelm defends well and Beast ends up having to push Wilhelm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaiser Wilhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast moves out of range as Wilhelm throws a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Beast.
Wilhelm looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
Beast checks a low kick from Wilhelm.
Beast scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot by Beast.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilhelm, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast throws a series of punches but Wilhelm avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilhelm in his tracks.
Beast takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilhelm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilhelm's head.
Wilhelm slips a straight right by Beast.
Wilhelm throws a chopping leg kick but Beast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beast lunges at Wilhelm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilhelm's hand.
Beast stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Beast moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilhelm lands with a slapping head kick.
Beast checks a leg kick.
Wilhelm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilhelm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beast checks it well.
Beast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beast throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilhelm misses with a hook.
A low kick from Wilhelm misses
and Beast counters with a three punch combo that has Wilhelm backing up. Wilhelm nods at Beast to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast blocks a head kick by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm tries a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Wilhelm misses with a straight right.
Wilhelm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilhelm.
A leg kick checked by Beast.
Wilhelm misses with a low kick.
Wilhelm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beast blocks a head kick by Wilhelm.
Beast throws a series of punches but Wilhelm moves out of range.
Wilhelm is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
Wilhelm connects with a solid leg kick.
Beast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beast throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilhelm connects with a leg kick. Beast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilhelm pushes Beast off but Beast dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the position but Wilhelm is working away.
Wilhelm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Beast has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beast remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Wilhelm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilhelm wants 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!
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Wilhelm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilhelm manages to get back to half guard.
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 Wrestling Beast will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wilhelm.
No joy there for Beast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beast moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beast takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Wilhelm misses
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Wilhelm throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Beast wants to slow Wilhelm down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilhelm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beast.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beast fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilhelm avoids it really well and circles away.
Beast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilhelm misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Wilhelm tries to sprawl but Beast drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilhelm is trying to buck Beast off.
Wilhelm wants to control but Beast postures up.
Beast working the ground and pound.
Wilhelm felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beast working away.
Beast lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilhelm sneaks back into half guard.
Beast looks to land a strike but Wilhelm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilhelm trying to control the position.
Beast advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast prevents Wilhelm from standing back up.
Beast is thwarting Wilhelm's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilhelm is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him
Wilhelm trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
Wilhelm wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilhelm trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kaiser Wilhelm.
Wilhelm throws a solid leg kick but Beast takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilhelm.
Beast checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilhelm throws a nice head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Beast blocks the leg kick.
Beast swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beast tries to score with a low kick but Wilhelm moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast sizes up Wilhelm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Beast.
Wilhelm throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilhelm tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilhelm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beast pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilhelm back to the cage. Beast follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beast bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast slows the pace down.
Beast throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wrestling Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilhelm wants to control but Beast postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilhelm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast cracks Wilhelm with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilhelm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beast is controlling him well.
Beast scoring with punches from side control.
Beast trying to control the position but Wilhelm is working away.
Beast is chipping away with strikes.
Wilhelm is being controlled here.
Wilhelm tries to buck Beast off but Beast is having none of it.
Wilhelm can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilhelm is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Beast is staying active.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Beast dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beast takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilhelm misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a three punch combo that has Wilhelm backing up. Wilhelm nods at Beast to acknowledge the strikes.
Beast lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilhelm backs up against the cage.
Wilhelm throws a low kick, looking for Beast's leg but Beast calmly moves out of range.
Wilhelm throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Beast misses with a head kick.
Beast motions for Wilhelm to come forward. Beast throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilhelm throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Beast lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilhelm off the cage and back into range.
Wilhelm lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast throws out a leg kick but Wilhelm moves out of range and Beast only half commits.
Wilhelm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilhelm misses with a hook
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilhelm is rocked!
Wrestling Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilhelm is still in real trouble! Can Beast finish him?
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilhelm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilhelm keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Beast controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm seems to have recovered his senses.
We're going to have a standup here because Wrestling Beast wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
Beast throws a leg kick but Wilhelm checks it.
Beast throws a series of punches but Wilhelm moves out of range.
Beast blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilhelm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilhelm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Beast moves out of range easily.
Beast tries to score with a low kick but Wilhelm moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilhelm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beast throws out a leg kick but Wilhelm moves out of range and Beast only half commits.
Wilhelm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilhelm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilhelm sprawls well. Wilhelm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilhelm throws a chopping leg kick but Beast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilhelm.
Beast moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilhelm to the mat! Wilhelm manages to get full guard.
Wilhelm is looking to stand up but Beast isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilhelm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beast slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wilhelm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beast.
Beast working the ground and pound.
Wilhelm struggling a bit here.
Wilhelm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Beast has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beast is putting a hurting on Wilhelm here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beast working away.
Beast blocks the strikes from Wilhelm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast grinds an elbow into Wilhelm's temple.
Wrestling Beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilhelm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Beast has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beast wants to control but Wilhelm is keeping him busy.
Wilhelm takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A big shot lands for Beast! That's hurt Wilhelm! Will he recover? Beast fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestling Beast!
Wrestling Beast thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by Petter - Det går bra nu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hemsky's choice of entrance music: Onward to Victory. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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209 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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226 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislav Hemsky!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemsky throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemsky catches Axelsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Axelsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Axelsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hemsky ducks under a wild hook from Axelsson.
Hemsky throws a nice looking combination but Axelsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axelsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hemsky missing with a left hand there. Axelsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axelsson ducks under a wild hook from Hemsky.
Hemsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hemsky dips to his left and cracks Axelsson with an uppercut!
Hemsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson clobbers Hemsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ladislav Hemsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Axelsson.
Hemsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsson.
Axelsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson connects with a right hand. Hemsky shakes it off.
Hemsky misses with a kick to the body.
Hemsky wants to clinch up but Axelsson keeps it at a distance.
Ladislav Hemsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hemsky misses with a body shot.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut. Hemsky saw that one coming.
Axelsson throws a hook but Hemsky avoids it easily.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Hemsky.
Hemsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Axelsson.
Axelsson working away.
Hemsky is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemsky is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Axelsson crashes against the mat.
Axelsson scoring with punches from side control.
Axelsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Axelsson crashes against the mat.
Axelsson controlling the position.
Axelsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hemsky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Axelsson 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.
Axelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Axelsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Axelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Axelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Axelsson controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Axelsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Axelsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hemsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Axelsson.
Hemsky wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axelsson is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Axelsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hemsky.
Hemsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Axelsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Axelsson.
Hemsky letting Axelsson take a breather here.
Hemsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axelsson has a couple of punches blocked by Hemsky.
Hemsky blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsson throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with the head strike.
Hemsky pushes Axelsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hemsky blocks an uppercut.
Hemsky lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Hemsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hemsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hemsky.
Axelsson managing to block the knees to the body from Hemsky.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hemsky avoiding damage as Axelsson throws knees to the body.
Axelsson throws a head punch that misses.
Hemsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hemsky can turn it around.
Hemsky blocks an elbow strike from Axelsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to pull guard but Hemsky won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Hemsky controls the action.
Axelsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson takes a shot to the head.
Axelsson lands an uppercut.
Hemsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hemsky is keeping busy.
Axelsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Axelsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axelsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hemsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Hemsky missing with knees to the body.
Axelsson tries to work over Hemsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with some punches.
Johan Axelsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hemsky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Axelsson tries to throw a body punch but Hemsky avoids it by throwing Axelsson back against the cage.
Hemsky tries to stall but Axelsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemsky lands a body shot.
Axelsson throws a head punch that misses.
Hemsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsson is defending well for now.
Hemsky with a knee to the head.
Axelsson tries a body shot but Hemsky blocks it.
A short right from Axelsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hemsky.
Axelsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky misses with the head strike.
Hemsky blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelsson staying out of range there.
Axelsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Axelsson throws a lazy right hand but Hemsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hemsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Hemsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Axelsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hemsky tests Axelsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axelsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Axelsson scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body punch from Axelsson.
Hemsky misses with a straight right.
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 Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hemsky misses with an uppercut.
Axelsson throws a hook but Hemsky avoids it easily.
Axelsson missing with a left hand there. Hemsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axelsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hemsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsson.
Hemsky lands with a nice body punch.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Axelsson misses with a straight right.
Axelsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Axelsson trying to control from half guard but Hemsky is working away.
Axelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hemsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hemsky keeps working.
Axelsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Axelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hemsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ladislav Hemsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johan Axelsson.
Hemsky lands with a right hand.
Hemsky defending well as Axelsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hemsky blocks a jab.
Hemsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axelsson throws a hook but Hemsky blocks it.
Axelsson throws a jab when Hemsky was well out of range.
Axelsson throws an overhand right that lands on Hemsky's shoulder, as Hemsky tries to avoid the shot.
Hemsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Axelssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hemsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsson moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemsky looks to throw the jab but Axelsson is out of range.
Hemsky lands a jab.
Hemsky throws a hook but Axelsson avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hemsky.
Ladislav Hemsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Axelsson scores with a hook to the body. Hemsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Axelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hemsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsson.
Axelsson slips under a jab.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Hemsky.
Axelsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hemsky.
A big right from Axelsson misses.
Hemsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Axelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hemsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsson.
Axelsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hemsky throws a hook but Axelsson avoids it easily.
Hemsky throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson staying out of range there.
Hemsky scores with a nice strike.
Axelsson throws a big shot that misses.
Johan Axelsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Axelsson looks to land a right hand but Hemsky moved out of range.
Axelsson throws a shot from downtown. Hemsky moves away and avoids it.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hemsky tries to clinch up but Axelsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hemsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemsky avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemsky misses with a straight right.
Axelsson missing with a left hand there. Hemsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hemsky misses with a straight right.
Axelsson swings widly with a right hand
and Hemsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ladislav Hemsky.
I think Axelsson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Axelsson!
An out of breath Johan Axelsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ale Cali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Pla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Pla will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
140 lbs
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27
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ale Cali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Pla!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pla tries to clinch up.
Pla takes the fight into the clinch.
Cali tries for a takedown but Pla manages to get underhooks.
Cali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cali misses with a knee strike.
Pla connects with a knee to the head.
Pla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cali blocks it with crossed arms.
Cali lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pla is defending against the submission attempts here by Cali.
Pla tries to kick Cali off but Cali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pla!
Pla wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cali looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pla is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cali wants to finish this one by submission but Pla is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cali.
Cali wants to take Pla's back here but Pla is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Pla really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cali moves to the back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pla holding both Cali 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cali is working for a rear naked choke. Pla is not defending it well and Cali has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Pla refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Pla's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ale Cali!
A pretty intense looking Ale Cali took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is striking off his back. Brown thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown working Jones over with strikes.
Jones is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones pushes Brown off but Brown dives into side control.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
Brown is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones is rocked!
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Jones tries to escape but Brown is in control.
Brown cracks Jones with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Brown immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jones is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Osold Seth Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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201 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osold Seth Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Seth Sinclair moves out of range.
Seth Sinclair throws a nice looking combination but Steel Penn Alliance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seth Sinclair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn Alliance counters by clinching up.
Seth Sinclair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel Penn Alliance has him pressed against the cage.
Seth Sinclair is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance can't fight it off and eventually Seth Sinclair manages to take the fight to the floor. Steel Penn Alliance looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn Alliance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seth Sinclair's guard.
Seth Sinclair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seth Sinclair looking to control.
Seth Sinclair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seth Sinclair wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn Alliance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seth Sinclair's guard.
Seth Sinclair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel Penn Alliance on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to free his trapped foot but Seth Sinclair is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a kimura here. Seth Sinclair looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Steel Penn Alliance wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Steel Penn Alliance!
In his post fight interview, The Steel Penn Alliance started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogami Itto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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32
166 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ogami Itto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itto lands a body shot.
Itto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huddlestone cracks Itto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Itto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itto throws a body punch but Huddlestone moves out of range.
Itto shoots and misses
and Huddlestone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Itto swings widly with a right hand
and Huddlestone counters with a straight right hand.
Huddlestone throws a front kick that sends Itto stumbling back into the cage.
Itto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Huddlestone throws a front kick aimed at Itto's knee but Itto avoids it well.
Itto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Huddlestone.
It looks like Ogami Itto has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone takes a swing at Itto's ribcage but misses.
Itto misses with a wild body shot.
Huddlestone with a nice cross.
Itto shoots in and drives through. Huddlestone sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Huddlestone.
Itto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Itto misses with a two punch combination.
Huddlestone throws out a powerful jab.
Huddlestone moves out of range of the strikes.
Itto goes for a double leg but Huddlestone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huddlestone continues to drive forward.
Tom Huddlestone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogami Itto.
Huddlestone is trying to break free.
Itto can't break the clinch.
Huddlestone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Huddlestone.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Huddlestone - that will leave a mark!
Itto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Itto with a poor takedown
and Huddlestone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huddlestone with a hook.
Itto is trying desperately to land a takedown but Huddlestone is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Itto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itto misses with a double jab
and Huddlestone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Huddlestone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huddlestone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huddlestone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
It looks like Huddlestone has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Huddlestone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huddlestone scores with a head kick. Itto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Huddlestone.
Huddlestone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Itto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Huddlestone scores with a kick to the body.
Huddlestone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itto.
Ogami Itto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huddlestone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Itto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Itto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.
Huddlestone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Itto tries to move into range but Huddlestone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone moves out of range of the body kick.
Itto drops Huddlestone with a beautiful combination! Huddlestone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Itto is looking for the KO!
Huddlestone is rocked!
Itto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Huddlestone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huddlestone throws a leg kick
and Itto counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Huddlestone has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ogami Itto!
Ogami Itto very nearly forgot to thank Royal Clothing Company (Laundry Available) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tom Huddlestone was interviewed post fight and said 'i feel halo and depressed, no fighting motivation at all'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tesco Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vee has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple man as his entrance music. Tesco Vee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Geissen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tesco Vee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Geissen 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 Vee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vee 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.
Vee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Geissen. That did some damage!
Geissen cracks Vee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Geissen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Vee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Geissen will feel that in the morning.
Geissen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vee checks it well.
Vee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vee connects with an inside leg kick.
Vee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Tesco Vee has been cut.
Geissen misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geissen misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Vee finds it's target.
Vee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tesco Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Geissen checks a leg kick.
Vee moves out of range of the body kick.
Geissen throws out a loose jab but Vee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geissen thows a body kick. Vee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Geissen looks to land a right hand but Vee moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geissen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vee clinches up with Geissen and pushes him back 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!
Vee working aggressively here.
Vee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vee working aggressively here.
Vee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Geissen blocks a body shot from Vee.
Geissen takes a shot to the head.
Vee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Geissen pushes off an throws an elbow but Vee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Geissen throws a head punch that misses.
Geissen throws a punch but it's blocked by Vee.
Geissen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee lands with a short shot to the head.
Geissen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vee misses with a body punch.
Geissen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
Vee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geissen blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vee.
Vee manages to break the clinch.
Vee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vee misses with a low kick.
Geissen throws a nice looking combination but Vee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Geissen.
Geissen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee clinches up against the cage.
Vee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geissen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vee is trying to drag Geissen to the mat but Geissen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Geissen misses with the head strike.
Geissen has a couple of punches blocked by Vee.
Vee stalling against the cage.
Geissen misses with an elbow strike.
Vee lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Geissen swings wildly with an uppercut but Vee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vee trying to land knees to the body.
Geissen blocks an elbow strike from Vee.
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 Shawn Geissen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tesco Vee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Geissen. That did some damage!
Vee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Geissen missing with a left hand there. Vee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geissen misses with a head kick.
Geissen throws a push kick but Vee slaps the foot to one side.
Shawn Geissen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vee is looking to slow Geissen down with leg kicks.
Vee connects with a nice looking jab.
Vee scoring well with a low kick there.
Vee tries to land a front kick but Geissen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vee scores with a jab to the body.
Shawn Geissen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geissen throws a head kick but Vee moves out of range.
Vee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vee scores with a shot to the body.
Vee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geissen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vee fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vee.
Vee blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vee.
It looks like Shawn Geissen has been cut.
Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geissen's elbow.
Geissen lands an uppercut.
Geissen blocking some punches.
Vee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Geissen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geissen.
Geissen has Vee pushed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee is working for takedown but Geissen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shawn Geissen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tesco Vee.
Geissen lands a shoulder strike.
Vee throws a punch but it's blocked by Geissen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Geissen throws a head punch that misses.
Tesco Vee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vee blocks an uppercut.
Geissen blocks an uppercut.
Vee blocks the elbow strike.
Geissen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vee as Geissen tries to tie him up.
Vee scores with a shoulder strike.
Vee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Geissen.
Geissen scores with a shot to the side of Vee's head.
Geissen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vee throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Vee on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vee controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Geissen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vee is keeping busy.
Geissen blocking some punches.
Geissen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Geissen blocks a body shot from Vee.
Geissen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Geissen blocks a body shot from Vee.
A nice left hand lands by Vee.
Geissen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geissen effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Geissen fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Geissen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vee manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tesco Vee 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!
Vee is looking to score with low kicks.
Vee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vee wants to slow Geissen down by chopping away at his legs.
Geissen throws a right hand that misses
and Vee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vee thows a huge punch but Geissen dodges it nicely.
Vee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Geissen trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee is keen to just control but Geissen is a slippery customer.
Geissen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vee throwing shots but Geissen is blocking nicely.
Geissen is refusing to be controlled, as Vee sits in half guard.
Vee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geissen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vee cracks Geissen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geissen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vee.
Geissen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vee.
Geissen is looking to improve his position but Vee isn't that keen on the idea.
Vee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tesco Vee has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big strike lands for Vee! That's really hurt Geissen and he's turned his back - Vee keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Vee jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tesco Vee! Tesco Vee retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tesco Vee 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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