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MFN 129: Sunday Beatdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derick Sprole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sprole kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Youre Gonna Go Far, Kid. Kurucz has chosen Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ansgar Kurucz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derick Sprole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurucz misses with a takedown
and Sprole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sprole rushes Kurucz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurucz blocking some punches.
Kurucz lands a right hand.
Sprole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sprole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sprole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurucz throws an elbow but it misses.
Sprole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurucz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurucz connects with a knee to the head.
Kurucz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
Kurucz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurucz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kurucz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurucz missing with knees to the body.
Kurucz tries to work over Sprole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurucz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sprole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurucz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurucz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kurucz throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurucz wants a takedown but no success here.
Derick Sprole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansgar Kurucz.
Kurucz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sprole backwards.
Kurucz tries to land a knee to the head but Sprole blocks with his arms.
Sprole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sprole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurucz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurucz looking to throw knees to the head but Sprole is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kurucz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sprole's brow.
Kurucz misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurucz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kurucz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sprole throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sprole.
Sprole lands with a light punch inside.
Sprole can't find room to land a body shot as Kurucz controls the action.
Sprole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurucz backwards.
Kurucz tries a knee to the head but Sprole blocks it.
Kurucz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sprole blocks it with crossed arms.
Sprole tries for a takedown but Kurucz manages to get underhooks.
Sprole lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurucz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sprole tries to land a knee to the head but Kurucz blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kurucz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kurucz.
Sprole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurucz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurucz tries to score a body lock takedown but Sprole shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kurucz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sprole after a bit of a struggle.
Kurucz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurucz blocks a body shot from Sprole.
Sprole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sprole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kurucz.
Sprole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurucz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sprole takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kurucz lands a right hand.
Kurucz looking to throw knees to the head but Sprole is blocking nicely.
Sprole scores with a hook to the body.
Sprole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurucz avoids it.
Kurucz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kurucz prevents a body shot from Sprole.
Sprole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sprole misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sprole misses with the head strike.
Kurucz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sprole's elbow.
Sprole is pressed up against the cage. Kurucz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sprole down to the mat. Sprole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sprole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurucz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sprole misses with a leg kick.
Kurucz checks a leg kick nicely.
Sprole lands with a kick to the temple. Kurucz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kurucz misses with a head kick.
Kurucz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurucz lands a head kick!
Sprole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sprole swings for the body but Kurucz moves out of range.
Sprole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurucz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sprole manages to avoid it.
Kurucz throws a chopping leg kick but Sprole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kurucz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sprole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz swings for the body but Sprole moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurucz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice combination there by Kurucz.
A head kick misses from Kurucz.
Sprole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurucz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurucz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurucz throws a chopping leg kick but Sprole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kurucz blocks a head kick by Sprole.
A clash of legs there as Kurucz blocks the low kick.
Kurucz works Sprole's body with a nice hook.
Sprole takes one on the button.
Kurucz fakes the leg kick and cracks Sprole in the body.
Kurucz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sprole rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Kurucz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sprole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kurucz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sprole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sprole lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kurucz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sprole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ansgar Kurucz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sprole throws a front kick aimed at Kurucz's knee but Kurucz avoids it well.
Sprole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Kurucz finds it's way through Sprole's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sprole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sprole tries to clinch up but Kurucz circles away and keeps his distance.
Sprole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurucz avoids the body shot from Sprole.
Sprole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kurucz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sprole is in Kurucz's guard.
Sprole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kurucz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurucz keeping moving, preventing Sprole from controlling successfully.
Kurucz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sprole is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurucz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprole working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurucz throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sprole lands some shots froms side control.
Kurucz is looking for a sweep.
Kurucz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sprole scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kurucz to see if he's OK.
Kurucz is not content to let Sprole control the position.
Sprole is working Kurucz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kurucz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kurucz regains half guard.
Kurucz taking some punishment here, with Sprole in his half guard.
Kurucz punching from the bottom.
Kurucz is looking for a sweep. Sprole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sprole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurucz keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kurucz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprole working the head and body with strikes.
Sprole is nestled in close to Kurucz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kurucz actively working from the bottom here.
Kurucz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurucz is breathing heavily.
Sprole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kurucz is refusing to be controlled, as Sprole sits in half guard.
Sprole blocks the strikes from Kurucz.
Sprole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurucz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprole drops an elbow to the side of Kurucz's head.
Sprole working the head and body with strikes.
Sprole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kurucz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sprole pulls his head out easily.
Sprole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sprole is taking a breather. Kurucz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sprole wants to control but Kurucz is keeping him busy.
Sprole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurucz wants to get back to full guard.
Kurucz is staying active underneath Sprole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kurucz looking for submissions off his back.
Sprole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sprole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurucz manages to get to full guard.
Sprole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kurucz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kurucz keeping moving, preventing Sprole from controlling successfully.
Sprole is really struggling to control Kurucz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sprole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Derick Sprole wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kurucz is looking to score with low kicks.
Sprole shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurucz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sprole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurucz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sprole.
Kurucz connects with the punch.
Sprole fakes the leg kick and cracks Kurucz in the body.
Kurucz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Sprole dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurucz avoids a kick to the body.
Sprole slips a jab and a cross from Kurucz.
Sprole throws out a leg kick but Kurucz moves out of range and Sprole only half commits.
Sprole misses with a leg kick.
Sprole moves out of range as Kurucz strikes.
An inside leg kick from Sprole misses.
Kurucz connects with a leg kick. Sprole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kurucz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sprole manages to avoid it.
Sprole moves out of range of the body kick from Kurucz.
Kurucz fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Sprole.
Sprole throws a wild body kick that Kurucz sees coming a mile off.
Sprole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurucz tries to sprawl but Sprole drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kurucz missing with punches from the bottom.
Kurucz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurucz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurucz taking some punishment here, with Sprole in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sprole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sprole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurucz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sprole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kurucz 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.
Sprole trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurucz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprole is looking to stand up but Kurucz won't let him.
Kurucz working for a triangle but Sprole defends it easily.
Kurucz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprole chips away with some ground and pound.
Kurucz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sprole escapes and throws Kurucz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kurucz manages to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sprole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurucz keeps working.
Sprole winds up and cracks Kurucz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kurucz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kurucz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sprole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kurucz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sprole cracks Kurucz with a solid left hand.
Kurucz has his foot on Sprole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sprole works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurucz keeping moving, preventing Sprole from controlling successfully.
Kurucz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sprole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sprole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kurucz's head.
Kurucz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sprole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sprole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sprole working some strikes from top position.
Sprole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kurucz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sprole defends well.
Kurucz keeping moving, preventing Sprole from controlling successfully.
Sprole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kurucz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sprole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurucz scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurucz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derick Sprole.
I think Sprole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derick Sprole!
Our winner, Derick Sprole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fallon Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ashton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Fallon Fox!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Ashton leaves Fox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fox is working for a kimura but Ashton is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton wants to control but Fox is keeping busy.
Ashton is looking for a sweep. Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fox seems to be working for a kimura but Ashton defends the submission attempt.
Ashton is defending against the submission attempts here by Fox.
Fox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Fox is controlling well.
Fox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fox wants to free his trapped foot but Ashton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ashton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ashton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fox defends well.
Ashton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ashton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fox has Ashton in his guard.
Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ashton, into his guard.
Fox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashton is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it.
Fox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fox has gone for a leg lock! Ashton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fox's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton postures up.
Fox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.
Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fox looking to control.
Ashton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ashton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ashton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fox is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ashton stands up over Fox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fallon Fox will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ashton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ashton connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Ashton. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Ashton leaves Fox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
Fox has managed to clinch.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ashton.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fox is defending well.
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Ashton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ashton throws a right hand that Fox ducks under and follows up with a left that Fox also avoids with ease.
Ashton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fox throws a series of punches but Ashton moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox leaves Ashton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Ashton gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Fox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ashton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ashton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fox misses with the head strike.
Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ashton pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ashton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ashton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fox counters by clinching up.
Fox misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox has Ashton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ashton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashton.
A head punch on the inside from Fox fails to land.
Ashton blocks a body shot from Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a right hand.
Fox can't get the takedown.
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Ashton's takedown attempt.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ashton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fox some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Fox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton grinds an elbow into Fox's temple.
Fox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ashton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rick Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fox tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ashton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fox is looking to escape.
Ashton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fox hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ashton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Ashton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ashton lands in his opponent's guard.
Ashton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ashton with a nice head shot there.
Ashton controlling from the top position.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashton escapes and throws Fox's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fox is trying to control Ashton's posture but Ashton avoids it.
Ashton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fox keeps Ashton under control for a moment.
Fox can't do much from the bottom here.
Ashton 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.
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Fox is trying to control Ashton's posture but Ashton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ashton working the body and head with strikes.
Ashton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ashton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox struggling a bit here.
Ashton trying to control the position but Fox is working away.
Fox wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Ashton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashton is working away from the top position though.
Ashton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ashton unloading with bombs!
Fox is rocked!
Ashton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fox is still in real trouble! Can Ashton finish him?
Ashton lands a big elbow - Fox is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fox is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rick Ashton!
Rick Ashton very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thioon Phitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoolander comes to the cage accompanied by Relax (Don't Do It)- Frankie Goes To Hollywood . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thioon Phitch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander throws a big shot that misses.
Zoolander walks into a straight right hand from Phitch.
Phitch misses with a looping left.
Phitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoolander ducks under a wild hook from Phitch.
Phitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoolander moves away.
Phitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phitch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zoolander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phitch swings for the body but Zoolander moves out of range.
Phitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoolander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoolander forces Phitch back against the cage and clinches.
Phitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoolander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoolander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phitch's elbow.
Phitch breaks from the clinch.
Phitch checks the leg kick.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phitch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Zoolander should have avoided that one.
Zoolander moves in looking to clinch but Phitch pushes him off.
Phitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zoolander.
A big right from Phitch misses.
Phitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoolander was well out of range. Poor timing from Phitch.
Zoolander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phitch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zoolander counters with a leg kick.
Zoolander misses with a kick to the body.
Phitch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoolander counters with a nice low kick that buckles Phitch's knee momentarily.
Zoolander shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zoolander was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoolander landing a few strikes.
Phitch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zoolander's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zoolander 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.
Zoolander landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phitch is defending against the submission attempts here by Zoolander.
Phitch trying to control but Zoolander postures up.
Zoolander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zoolander trying to pass the guard but Phitch defending well.
Zoolander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phitch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoolander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phitch defending well though.
Zoolander not doing much here.
Phitch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phitch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zoolander.
Zoolander tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phitch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zoolander is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phitch sees it coming and defends easily.
Zoolander trying to control the action but Phitch is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Zoolander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phitch is trying to maintain the position but Zoolander is very close to passing his half guard.
Phitch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zoolander thows a huge punch but Phitch dodges it nicely.
Zoolander is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phitch defends it well.
Zoolander throws a strike but Phitch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoolander throwing strikes from guard but Phitch blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoolander working some strikes from top position.
Phitch 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.
Zoolander throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Zoolander dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Zoolander should have avoided that one.
Zoolander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phitch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zoolander rushes Phitch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phitch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zoolander backwards.
Phitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zoolander trying to control the position but instead, Phitch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zoolander into the cage.
Zoolander lands a body shot.
A short left from Zoolander.
Zoolander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phitch manages to break the clinch.
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses.
Zoolander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thioon Phitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Phitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoolander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phitch connects with a jab.
Zoolander connects with a nice looking jab.
Phitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thioon Phitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phitch is looking to clinch but Zoolander is avoiding it.
Zoolander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phitch.
Phitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoolander moves away.
Thioon Phitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoolander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phitch misses with a wild combination.
Phitch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phitch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
Zoolander connects with a looping right hand.
Phitch lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zoolander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phitch misses with a double jab.
Zoolander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phitch moves away.
Zoolander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phitch connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Zoolander.
Zoolander throws a sloppy head kick and Phitch moves out of range easily.
Phitch tries to clinch up but Zoolander circles away and keeps his distance.
Phitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phitch connects with a jab.
Zoolander thuds his right hand into Phitch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phitch is rocked!
Zoolander moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zoolander fails to land.
Phitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phitch tries to throw a body punch but Zoolander avoids it by throwing Phitch back against the cage.
Phitch blocks an uppercut.
Phitch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phitch is leaning against Zoolander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zoolander.
Zoolander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoolander controlling the action here for a moment.
Phitch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phitch throws a head punch that misses.
Zoolander misses with a punch to the body.
Phitch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zoolander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phitch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phitch is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Phitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoolander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoolander moves away.
Phitch misses with a double jab
and Zoolander makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Phitch really felt that one!
Phitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phitch misses the body punch
and Zoolander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zoolander.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phitch holds on and takes a little breather.
Zoolander lands a couple of digs.
Zoolander postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoolander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoolander postures up and lands a big shot to Phitch's brow.
Phitch has Zoolander pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Zoolander dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zoolander lands a really nice looking cross but Phitch seems unphased.
Phitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoolander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phitch.
Zoolander wants to land a leg kick but Phitch is out of range.
Zoolander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Phitch does it's job there.
Phitch lands with a good body shot.
Phitch throws a looping overhand right but Zoolander ducks down to avoid it.
Phitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zoolander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoolander. Phitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander drops Phitch with a left and a right! Oh, Phitch is hurt - Zoolander dives into side control looking to finish!
Phitch is still in real trouble! Can Zoolander finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phitch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zoolander 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.
Zoolander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phitch keeps working.
Phitch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Phitch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zoolander is thwarting Phitch's attempts to control the position.
Phitch seems to have recovered his senses.
Phitch keeping hold of Zoolander's head, controlling as best he can.
Phitch wants to control but Zoolander is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thioon Phitch.
Phitch lands with a straight right. Zoolander didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander scores with a hook to the body. Phitch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thioon Phitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phitch misses with a hook. Zoolander ducked under it nicely.
Zoolander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoolander tries a low kick but Phitch avoids it.
Phitch dips to his left and cracks Zoolander with an uppercut!
Phitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoolander counters with a nice low kick that buckles Phitch's knee momentarily.
Zoolander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phitch on his heels. He'll look to pass Phitch's guard now, I'm sure.
Phitch keeping full guard, as Zoolander tries to pass.
Zoolander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoolander throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoolander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zoolander with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander preventing the sweep.
Zoolander trying to control but Phitch is working from the bottom.
Zoolander scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zoolander trying to control but Phitch is working from the bottom.
Zoolander throwing strikes but missing.
Zoolander postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Phitch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zoolander, into his guard.
Phitch is looking to stand up but Zoolander won't let him.
Zoolander trying to keep a closed guard but Phitch is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phitch passes into half guard.
Phitch not doing much here.
Phitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zoolander tries to get to full guard but Phitch has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phitch wants to stand up but Zoolander has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Phitch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Zoolander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zoolander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Zoolander!
A very excited looking Derek Zoolander rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The High Road. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
148 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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28
158 lbs
16 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Pearson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Pearson has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Pearson fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Pearson blocks nicely.
Pearson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pearson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Pearson.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a head kick that Pearson semi-blocks.
Pearson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pearson somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pearson trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Pearson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Anderson throws up his legs and catches Pearson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pearson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Anderson! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Craig Anderson!
Craig Anderson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux has chosen Bloodsport - Fight to Survive as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux throws a low kick but Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dux.
Dux shoots in and bounces Funkyama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Funkyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Funkyama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is looking to pass into half guard but Funkyama pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Funkyama is in guard.
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dux has his foot on Funkyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkyama works his way back into a safe position though.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dux wants to control the position but Funkyama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dux wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Dux gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux seems keen to control Funkyama's posture.
Funkyama won't allow Dux to sweep him here.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funkyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funkyama, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama is looking to sweep but instead, Dux has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Funkyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Dux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Funkyama defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dux shoots for a takedown but Funkyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funkyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Funkyama connects with a leg kick. Dux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Funkyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dux.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range.
Dux throws a push kick but Funkyama slaps the foot to one side.
Dux throws a push kick but Funkyama slaps the foot to one side.
Funkyama throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama checks a low kick from Dux.
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Funkyama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Funkyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
Kid Funkyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dux - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkyama.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dux tries to work over Funkyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dux tries for a takedown but Funkyama manages to get underhooks.
Dux managing to block the knees to the body from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux tries for a takedown but Funkyama manages to get underhooks.
Funkyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Funkyama fails to land.
Funkyama lands a body shot.
Funkyama is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Funkyama down to the mat. Funkyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Funkyama throws a leg kick which misses Dux's front leg but catches the back leg as Dux tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Funkyama is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dux throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dux slips a jab from Funkyama.
Dux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Funkyama scores with a hook.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Funkyama counters with a straight right hand.
Funkyama is looking to clinch.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Funkyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funkyama throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Dux jabs Funkyama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Funkyama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Funkyama.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkyama wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Funkyama punishes Dux's body with a nice straight punch.
Funkyama moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Dux blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Funkyama rather than just go for the knockout.
Funkyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dux.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Funkyama as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux tries to keep at a distance but Funkyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dux can't find room to land a body shot as Funkyama controls the action.
Dux has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Funkyama is trying to keep an underhook but Dux manages to get the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dux working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dux trying to advance position but Funkyama counters by regaining guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Funkyama dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Funkyama will feel that in the morning.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Dux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Funkyama as he checks the leg kick.
Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Funkyama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Funkyama's guard.
Funkyama wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
Dux wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Dux is looking to pass into half guard but Funkyama pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Funkyama is in guard.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Dux 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.
Dux trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux working a defensive guard here.
Dux wants to hit a switch here but Funkyama passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dux there!
Dux tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Dux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Funkyama is thwarting Dux's attempts to control the position.
Funkyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throwing shots but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux gets full guard.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama postures up.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama scoring with some ground and pound.
Dux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funkyama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dux gets back to half guard.
Dux wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy.
Funkyama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dux's head.
Dux is looking to control Funkyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dux tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Dux is looking to control Funkyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Funkyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davaanyamyn Byambadorj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byambadorj comes to the cage accompanied by OST. Coleman has chosen Look me in my eyes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byambadorj scores with a nice head shot.
Byambadorj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coleman checks it well.
Byambadorj throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Byambadorj staying out of range there.
Coleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Coleman lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Byambadorj throws a big shot that misses.
Byambadorj loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byambadorj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byambadorj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byambadorj swings widly with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
Coleman slips a straight right by Byambadorj.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byambadorj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byambadorj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman's head.
Byambadorj lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byambadorj blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Coleman stuns Byambadorj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byambadorj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Byambadorj throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byambadorj.
Byambadorj throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it.
Byambadorj loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byambadorj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byambadorj was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman.
Byambadorj punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Coleman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Byambadorj to counter with a crisp jab.
Coleman scores with a push kick.
Coleman throws a body kick that misses.
Byambadorj throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
Byambadorj throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
Byambadorj cracks Coleman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Byambadorj has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Coleman to stand back up!
It looks like Bryan Coleman has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Byambadorj misses.
Coleman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Byambadorj throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Byambadorj throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range.
Coleman is looking to score with low kicks.
Coleman lands a head kick. Byambadorj smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Byambadorj gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
Davaanyamyn Byambadorj 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon comes to the cage accompanied by Who are you? Come on, goodbye!. Rodriguez has chosen Dan Balan Beautiful Girl as his entrance music. Kirk Boon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boon.
Boon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boon misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Boon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Boon. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boon tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boon to the ground. Boon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boon pinned against the cage. Boon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirk Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boon circles away.
Boon tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boon misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Boon.
Boon misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boon avoids it really well and circles away.
Boon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodriguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodriguez postures up and lands a big shot to Boon's brow.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Boon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boon 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.
Boon working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EUOLUCAO MMA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Boon's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez landing with the ground and pound.
Boon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rodriguez has his hands clasped together but Boon extends and breaks Rodriguez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Boon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirk Boon!
Kirk Boon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Roberto Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I`m strong it`s not my first fight I`LL COME BACK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Unforgiven. Juan Pablo Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Koira. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Koira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Koira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koira.
Koira closes the distance and clinches.
Koira looking to stall.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Koira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green is trying to stall.
Koira misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Green has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Koira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
Koira swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koira can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Koira has Green pressed against the cage, preventing Green from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Green has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Koira is trying to keep an underhook but Green manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Green wants to take a breather but Koira is having none of it.
Koira has his hands clasped together around Green's back. He's all about the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Green trying to pass the guard but Koira defending well.
Koira is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
Koira tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira is looking to improve his position.
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koira is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koira is concentrating on defense, preventing Green from advancing position.
Koira is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koira is trying to stand back up but Green is controlling him
Koira is trying to control but Green passes into side control!
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koira, who protects the arm well.
Green working the ground and pound.
Koira controls the position for a moment.
Green works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Green are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koira is looking for a sweep.
Green trying to control the position but Koira is working away.
Koira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.
Koira wants to get back to full guard.
Green working over Koira with some ground and pound. Koira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koira trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Koira is defending well.
Koira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Koira defends the submission attempt.
Koira wants to get back to full guard.
Koira trying to control here.
Green throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koira is looking to improve his position.
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!
Koira is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koira is looking to improve his position.
Green 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.
Green moves into full mount! Koira won't be happy about that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Green with a couple of short strikes.
Green scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Koira?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Green dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green thuds his right hand into Koira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koira.
Koira rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Koira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green throws the left hand but Koira avoids the punch easily.
Koira is looking to clinch.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Koira.
Koira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Green.
Koira can't do much from the bottom here.
Koira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Koira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koira moves into full guard.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Koira.
Koira controlling Green's posture.
Green lands a couple of digs.
Koira trying to control the position.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Koira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Green wants to control from the top but Koira keeps moving.
Koira working a defensive guard here.
Koira 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.
Green trying to control but Koira is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koira defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Koira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koira instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Koira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Koira lands with a nice combination. Green backs away looking to recover.
Jab from Koira.
Some bone on bone action there as Koira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green drives through with a takedown into Koira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Koira controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Koira pulls Green in to control the position.
Koira keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Karri Koira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Koira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green throws a hook to the side of Koira's head but Koira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karri Koira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koira lands a nice shot to the body.
Green lands the left hand.
Karri Koira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koira throws a big shot that misses.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Green slips a jab from Koira.
Koira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koira is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Juan Pablo Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koira's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karri Koira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green blocks a jab.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koira.
Koira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koira's calf.
Koira throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Koira lands a slapping body shot.
Green throws a head kick but Koira moves out of range.
Green is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green prevents Koira from standing back up.
Green trying to control the action but Koira is working from the bottom.
Koira controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira tries to kick Green off but Green keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Green scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
Koira is trying to control but can't.
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Koira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green wants to control but Koira is keeping him busy.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Green wants to take a breather but Koira is having none of it.
Green works his way into full mount!
Koira tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green wants to control the pace but Koira is squirming around nicely.
Koira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koira regains half guard.
Koira trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Green is looking to advance position but Koira won't allow it.
Koira trying to control but Green postures up.
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koira wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Green prevents Koira from standing back up.
Green is keen to just control but Koira is a slippery customer.
Koira trying to control but Green postures up.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Koira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koira tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koira to the ground. Koira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green throws the left hand but Koira avoids the punch easily.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Koira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koira lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koira lands a head shot.
Green dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Green misses with a looping left.
Koira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a nice body kick.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green slips under a jab from Koira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koira digs a good hook to Green's body.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Koira - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Pablo Green.
I think Green 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo Green!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Juan Pablo Green made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobby Butcher was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh misses the body punch
and Haigh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haigh looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
Butcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Haigh.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haigh lands a body shot.
Haigh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Butcher regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haigh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Butcher might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haigh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Haigh from controlling successfully.
Butcher is pulling down on Haigh's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Butcher was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Haigh shoots in but no luck this time.
Haigh misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Butcher looks to throw the jab but Haigh is out of range.
John Haigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher slips a straight right by Haigh.
Haigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haigh throws a combination that misses
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haigh throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it.
Butcher moves forwards but Haigh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haigh is looking to score with low kicks.
Haigh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haigh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Butcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been hearing reports that Haigh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haigh thuds a left hand into Butcher's body.
Haigh scores with a hook to the body. Butcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher scores with the left hand. Haigh knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haigh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butcher but Butcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haigh throws a nice looking combination but Butcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butcher stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Haigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haigh is defended easily by Butcher.
Some bone on bone action there as Butcher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haigh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Butcher misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haigh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haigh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haigh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Haigh shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haigh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Butcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haigh swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Haigh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Haigh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haigh preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haigh is controlling him.
Butcher pulls Haigh in close to prevent any damage.
Butcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Butcher wasn't active enough on the ground.
Haigh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Haigh fails to land the takedown.
Butcher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haigh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haigh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Haigh dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Haigh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haigh throws a leg kick which misses Butcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Butcher tries to avoid it.
Butcher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Butcher duly obliges.
Haigh fails to land with a series of punches.
Haigh misses the shot to the body.
Haigh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haigh tried to score with a low kick but Butcher checks it.
Butcher throws the left hand but Haigh avoids the punch easily.
Butcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haighs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Butcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haigh.
Butcher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haigh lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haigh is looking to slow Butcher down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haigh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haigh shoots for a takedown but Butcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Butcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Butcher moves forwards but Haigh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Haigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haigh fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Haigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haigh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haigh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobby Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haigh misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Haigh finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haigh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Butcher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haigh misses with a wild combination.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haigh.
Haigh looks to land a body kick but Butcher moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Haigh there.
Haigh throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haigh tried to score with a low kick but Butcher checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Butcher.
Haigh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haigh misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Haigh. Those never looked like landing.
Haigh looks for a takedown but Butcher sprawls well.
Haigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haigh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Butcher tries to avoid it but Haigh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Butcher to the ground. Butcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haigh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haigh throws out the jab.
Haigh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Butcher!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haigh working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haigh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Butcher struggling a bit here.
Butcher is not content to let Haigh control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butcher struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Haigh dominated that second round.
That's time! Haigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Haigh. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher drops his hands momentarily and Haigh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good shot there by Haigh.
Haigh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
John Haigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haigh looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
Haigh looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Haigh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haigh throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease.
Butcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Haigh throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh misses with a right hand
and Butcher comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Haigh stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Butcher is on him like rabid pit bull! Haigh slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Butcher!
A relieved looking Bobby Butcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
John Haigh was interviewed post fight and said 'Vittu saatana!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yo Adrian told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
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27
300 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yo Adrian!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lyons - that will leave a mark!
Adrian doesn't manage to clinch there - Lyons circles away.
Lyons is looking to score with low kicks.
Lyons scores with a body shot.
Lyons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyons lands with a hook. Adrian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Yo Adrian has been cut.
We've been informed that Adrian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lyons misses with a low kick.
Adrian throws a lazy uppercut
and Lyons counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adrian!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lyons trying to control the action but Adrian is working from the bottom.
Lyons misses with the ground and pound.
Lyons scoring with punches from side control.
Adrian trying to remain calm as Lyons controls from the top position.
Lyons is trying to ground and pound but Adrian uses the momentary lack of control by Lyons to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons trying to control the pace.
Lyons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adrian is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adrian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adrian's head.
Lyons is nestled in close to Adrian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lyons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adrian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adrian.
Adrian seems keen to control Lyons's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Lyons with a nice head shot there.
Lyons tries to free his leg and advance position but Adrian is retaining full guard.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adrian punching to the body, from the bottom.
Adrian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lyons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lyons prevents Adrian from getting back to his feet.
Adrian wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lyons is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrian trying to control from the bottom.
Lyons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adrian's head.
Lyons is nestled in close to Adrian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adrian is refusing to be controlled, as Lyons sits in half guard.
Adrian is looking for a sweep. Lyons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adrian is still trying to improve position.
Adrian keeps trying to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Lyons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adrian is looking to improve his position.
Lyons moves into full mount! Adrian won't be happy about that!
We've been hearing that Lyons has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Adrian taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyons dominating with strikes here.
Adrian is rocked!
Lyons lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Adrian! Lyons sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Adrian and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the Natural Born Killer! Who's next??'.
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