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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dr Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Hannibal Lecter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 35 - 1, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lecter enables Riley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lecter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lecter has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Riley doesn't defend quickly enough and Lecter has managed to lock this one up! Can Riley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lecter on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dr Hannibal Lecter!
Dr Hannibal Lecter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nico Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osold Seth Sinclair (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 Osold Seth Sinclair was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nico Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osold Seth Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seth Sinclair gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Seth Sinclair pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Seth Sinclair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Seth Sinclair is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Seth Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seth Sinclair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seth Sinclair trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Seth Sinclair misses.
Seth Sinclair darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Seth Sinclair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seth Sinclair misses with a looping left.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Seth Sinclair's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Seth Sinclair keeps moving.
Seth Sinclair managing to control the position.
Seth Sinclair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seth Sinclair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Seth Sinclair is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Seth Sinclair is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is pressing down on Seth Sinclair's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Seth Sinclair controls the pace.
Seth Sinclair won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Seth Sinclair postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Seth Sinclair from standing up.
Seth Sinclair seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson working for a triangle but Seth Sinclair defends it easily.
Seth Sinclair pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Seth Sinclair has control of the leg.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seth Sinclair is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to roll over but Seth Sinclair keeps him under control.
Seth Sinclair looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Seth Sinclair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nico Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Seth Sinclair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Seth Sinclair drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Seth Sinclair happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Osold Seth Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seth Sinclair controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair has control of an arm but Johnson manages to advance to Seth Sinclair's back!
Seth Sinclair tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Seth Sinclair wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson prevents Seth Sinclair from getting the reversal.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Seth Sinclair wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Seth Sinclair is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Seth Sinclair can't escape the position.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Seth Sinclair is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seth Sinclair is looking to escape.
Johnson 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.
Seth Sinclair manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Seth Sinclair is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Seth Sinclair recovers full guard.
Seth Sinclair keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Seth Sinclair wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Seth Sinclair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Seth Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Seth Sinclair keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seth Sinclair lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Seth Sinclair connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Nico Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seth Sinclair defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Seth Sinclair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nico Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nico Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Seth Sinclair wants to clinch.
Seth Sinclair cracks Johnson with an uppercut from hell and Johnson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Seth Sinclair's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seth Sinclair is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seth Sinclair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Seth Sinclair decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Seth Sinclair instigates a clinch.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
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!
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seth Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seth Sinclair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Seth Sinclair moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seth Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Seth Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Seth Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Seth Sinclair misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Seth Sinclair.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Seth Sinclair clinches up against the cage.
Seth Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Seth Sinclair clinches with his opponent.
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Seth Sinclair shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seth Sinclair gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seth Sinclair moves away.
Seth Sinclair misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Seth Sinclair shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seth Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Seth Sinclair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seth Sinclair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seth Sinclair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Seth Sinclair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seth Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seth Sinclair has managed to clinch.
Seth Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Seth Sinclair lands a jab to the nose.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Seth Sinclair throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Seth Sinclair throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Osold Seth Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Seth Sinclair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seth Sinclair is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seth Sinclair has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nico Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seth Sinclair is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seth Sinclair is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osold Seth Sinclair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Caisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivas comes into the arena with Cypress Hill-Insane in the Membrane blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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196 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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29
200 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Rivas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Caisse!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caisse is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rivas misses with a low kick.
Rivas checks a low kick from Caisse.
Rivas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caisse.
Rivas moves in looking to clinch but Caisse pushes him off.
Rivas stalks Caisse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caisse's face. Caisse staggers backwards, shaken.
Caisse lands a jab.
Caisse has closed the distance and engaged Rivas in a clinch.
Caisse tries to pull guard but Rivas won't allow it.
Caisse jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rivas wants to control from the top but Caisse keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caisse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivas looking to pass the guard.
Rivas wants to stand but Caisse has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rivas chips away with some ground and pound.
Rivas lands a couple of digs.
Rivas postures up in Caisse's guard and throws a big left but Caisse blocks it.
Rivas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caisse is on top in guard.
Caisse is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivas has wrist control.
Rivas 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.
Caisse won't allow Rivas to get back to his feet.
Rivas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caisse passes into half guard.
Caisse throwing shots but Rivas is blocking nicely.
Rivas wants to get back to his feet.
Caisse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caisse.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Caisse working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rivas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caisse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caisse tries to pass to full mount but Rivas defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rivas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rivas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caisse.
Caisse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caisse trying to control but Rivas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rivas is trying to keep Caisse in close.
Caisse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivas managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caisse feints and as Rivas raises his hands in defense, Caisse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caisse trying to control but Rivas is working from the bottom.
Caisse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Caisse will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivas misses with a double jab.
Caisse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caisse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caisse moves away from the strike by Rivas.
Caisse avoids the head kick by Rivas.
Caisse tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivas lands a leg kick that knocks Caisse off balance momentarily.
Caisse misses with the combination.
Caisse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Oscar Rivas has been cut.
Caisse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Caisse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caisse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jean Caisse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caisse is trying to control. Rivas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rivas is trying to maintain the position but Caisse is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caisse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivas is trying to stand up here but Caisse is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Caisse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caisse.
Caisse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caisse trying to control from half guard but Rivas is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivas misses with a few strikes there.
Rivas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caisse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivas misses with a wild combination.
Rivas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caisse's calf.
Rivas dives in and grabs Caisse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caisse pushes down on Rivas's head and hops out.
Rivas tests Caisse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caisse drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Caisse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caisse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivas is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Rivas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivas wants to get back to his feet.
Rivas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caisse's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caisse working the head and body with strikes.
Rivas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caisse's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caisse's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Caisse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Rivas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Caisse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oscar Rivas is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caisse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rivas!
Caisse advances nicely into full mount.
Rivas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Caisse landing strikes, looking to finish!
Caisse is landing with some decent strikes but Rivas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rivas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rivas is squirming around, avoiding Caisse's attempts to control the action.
Caisse lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oscar Rivas's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caisse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rivas hang on?
Rivas is working to get back to half guard.
Rivas is working hard here to advance position.
Caisse looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rivas covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Caisse!
A very excited looking Jean Caisse 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Corvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Horton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodolfo Corvi's chin.
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170 lbs
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160 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodolfo Corvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corvi circles away quickly and effectively.
Horton gets caught flat footed, as Corvi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corvi is controlling him.
Corvi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton wants to sweep here but Corvi controlling him for the moment.
Horton trying to keep a closed guard but Corvi is proving a slippery customer.
Corvi really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvi is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Corvi pushes down on Horton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Corvi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Corvi is trying to work for a kimura but Horton is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corvi is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corvi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Corvi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Horton for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horton is trying to control but Corvi passes into side control!
Horton wants to control but Corvi postures up.
Horton tries to bench press Corvi off him but Corvi keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvi controls the position from side control.
Horton wants to get back to his feet but Corvi drags him back down.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Corvi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tim Horton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corvi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Corvi lands in his opponent's guard.
Horton looking for a guillotine here but Corvi defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvi content to stall in guard here.
Horton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corvi is controlling him.
Horton looking for a sweep. Not yet Horton, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Corvi sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Corvi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Horton. Those never looked like landing.
Corvi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Horton!
Horton is looking for a sweep.
Corvi tries for a kimura but Horton is defending well.
Horton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Corvi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Corvi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton sneaks back into half guard.
Corvi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Corvi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Horton wants to improve his position but Corvi is controlling well.
Corvi content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Corvi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Corvi avoids the attempt from Horton to control.
Corvi controlling the position easily from mount.
Horton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Corvi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvi looking to secure an arm triangle but Horton defends it well.
Corvi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Horton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Corvi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corvi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corvi pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horton wants to get back to full guard.
Corvi trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corvi stops Horton from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Corvi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Corvi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horton counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Horton does no damage.
Rodolfo Corvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corvi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Corvi wants to work for an arm triangle but Horton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodolfo Corvi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corvi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been informed that Horton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Horton wants to get back to his feet.
Corvi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corvi content to control rather than advance.
Horton is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corvi in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Horton wants to get back to full guard.
Horton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corvi content to stall in guard here.
Corvi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Horton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corvi is aware though and is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corvi.
Corvi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Horton looking for submissions off his back.
Horton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Corvi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Corvi controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton is trying to escape the mount.
Corvi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Horton is trying desperately to improve position.
Horton is still trying to improve position.
Horton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tim Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvi avoids the attempt from Horton to control.
Corvi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Horton wants to control but Corvi is having none of it.
Corvi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Horton to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horton wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Corvi controlling the positon.
Horton is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Corvi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corvi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Corvi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Freaks and Geeks. Sandoval has chosen Overseer - Slayed as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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166 lbs
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158 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sandoval.
Gambino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Gambino blocks a head kick by Sandoval.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sandoval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandoval somewhat.
Childish Gambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Sandoval with a poor takedown
and Gambino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambino's corner calls for a 1-2. Gambino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gambino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sandoval misses with a leg kick
and Gambino counters with a big right hand! Oh Sandoval is in trouble here! Gambino follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Childish Gambino!
Post fight, an emotional Childish Gambino said 'Underdog baby, hopefully I made somebody rich tonight aside from myself. No one can stop me now. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakk Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wylde has chosen A Song For You by Zack Wylde as his entrance music. Zakk Wylde will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zakk Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uniao throws a leg kick
and Wylde counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uniao's knee momentarily.
Uniao closes the distance and pushes Wylde back into the cage.
Uniao has a couple of punches blocked by Wylde.
Uniao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wylde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uniao.
Wylde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uniao prevents a body shot from Wylde.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Uniao pushes Wylde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wylde lands an uppercut.
Uniao tries to throw a body punch but Wylde avoids it by throwing Uniao back against the cage.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Uniao.
A short right from Uniao.
Wylde lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uniao wants to take the fight to the mat but Wylde manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uniao fails to land.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Wylde.
Wylde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wylde lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde lands a right hand.
Uniao misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uniao working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde.
Wylde lands an uppercut.
Uniao misses with a punch on the inside.
Uniao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uniao misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Wylde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wylde.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Uniao.
Wylde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wylde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uniao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uniao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uniao blocks an uppercut.
Uniao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wylde smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Uniao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uniao's elbow.
Wylde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wylde is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uniao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde.
Uniao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wylde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wylde digs a good hook to Uniao's body.
Nice uppercut there from Wylde.
Uniao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uniao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wylde throws a head kick but Uniao moves out of range.
Uniao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wylde has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde tries a body shot but Uniao blocks it.
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uniao's elbow.
Uniao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wylde lands with a left to the head.
Uniao tries to throw a body punch but Wylde avoids it by throwing Uniao back against the cage.
Wylde blocks an uppercut.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Wylde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uniao or not.
Wylde swings wildly with an uppercut but Uniao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wylde.
Uniao has Wylde pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Uniao pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wylde tumbling to the mat - Uniao dives into Wylde's guard.
Uniao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wylde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uniao has managed to get both his arms back between Wylde's legs - danger averted.
Wylde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uniao won't allow Wylde to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wylde trying to control the position.
Wylde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Uniao passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uniao.
Wylde trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wylde is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakk Wylde 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.
Uniao throws a lazy right hand but Wylde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wylde misses with a head kick.
Wylde instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Uniao as the two fighters clinch.
Uniao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Uniao.
Wylde looking to slow down the pace here.
Uniao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Uniao as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wylde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uniao blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Wylde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uniao fails to pull guard.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wylde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde.
Wylde tries to work over Uniao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wylde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uniao throws a punch but it's blocked by Wylde.
Uniao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uniao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Uniao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uniao working aggressively here.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uniao blocks it with crossed arms.
Uniao lands a body punch.
Uniao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wylde to keep the fight standing.
Uniao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uniao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wylde controls his hands.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uniao takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde blocking some punches.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head.
Uniao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde lands a body shot.
Uniao jumps guard but Wylde stands there with Uniao around his waist. Uniao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wylde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wylde pushes Uniao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zakk Wylde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde stalling against the cage.
Uniao has Wylde pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wylde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wylde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uniao jumps into guard, dragging Wylde to the mat.
Wylde pushes down on Uniao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wylde trying to control the action but Uniao is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uniao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wylde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uniao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wylde won't allow Uniao to sweep him here.
Wylde trying to control the position from guard on top but Uniao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wylde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Uniao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wylde, into his guard.
Wylde trying to keep a closed guard but Uniao is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uniao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wylde trying to control the position.
Nova Uniao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wylde has his foot on Uniao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uniao works his way back into a safe position though.
Uniao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wylde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uniao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wylde pulls Uniao in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakk Wylde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wylde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uniao looks to score with a jab to the body but Wylde is just out of range.
Uniao tries to land a front kick but Wylde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uniao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Uniao.
Uniao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wylde lands a leg kick that knocks Uniao off balance momentarily.
Uniao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uniao misses with a double jab.
Uniao shoots in but no luck this time.
Wylde scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uniao.
Both fighters circling a little - Wylde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uniao gets tackled into the cage by Wylde. Wylde maintains the clinch.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Uniao misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uniao blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wylde lands a nice shot to the body.
Wylde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wylde scores with a hook to the body.
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wylde cracks Uniao with a nice body shot.
A short right from Wylde.
Wylde is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Wylde as the two fighters clinch.
Wylde drops Uniao with a big right hand! Wylde charges in looking to finish - Uniao manages to keep Wylde in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Uniao is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Uniao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wylde slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wylde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uniao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nova Uniao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Uniao seems to have got his legs back now.
Wylde is continuing to stall.
Uniao can't do much from the bottom here.
Uniao is looking to regain half guard here but Wylde keeps moving and retains side control.
Uniao is working hard here to advance position.
Wylde tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wylde has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uniao regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao is looking to improve his position.
Wylde trying to control from Uniao's half guard. Uniao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zakk Wylde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wylde preventing the sweep.
Wylde advances to half guard.
Wylde is looking to take a break and control but Uniao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wylde seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wylde is looking to take a break and control but Uniao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wylde not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Uniao as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakk Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wylde winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakk Wylde!
Zakk Wylde tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Frog Song. Hemsky has chosen Onward to Victory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ladislav Hemsky enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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226 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislav Hemsky!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemsky thuds a left hand into Cyr's body.
Cyr thows a body kick. Hemsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cyr has a takedown stuffed.
Cyr throws a wild body kick that Hemsky sees coming a mile off.
Cyr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cyr throws a body shot but no joy.
Cyr tries to land a leg kick but Hemsky saw it coming and moves away.
Cyr moves to clinch but Hemsky breaks away
and Hemsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cyr thinking.
A cross from Hemsky lands.
Cyr 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.
Cyr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hemsky.
Cyr shoots and misses
and Hemsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cyr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Cyr.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hemsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hemsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hemsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Cyr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hemsky wants to get back to full guard.
Hemsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Cyr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cyr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cyr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hemsky trying to control but Cyr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky tries to roll over but Cyr keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hemsky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cyr won't allow Hemsky to sweep him here.
Cyr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cyr is trying to work for a kimura but Hemsky is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hemsky wants to improve his position but Cyr is controlling well.
Cyr thows a huge punch but Hemsky dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Cyr.
Hemsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Cyr is just out of range.
Hemsky blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Cyr misses.
Cyr throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemsky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cyr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hemsky has his hands on Cyr's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyprien Noe Cyr 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.
Cyr shoots and misses
and Hemsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hemsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hemsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cyr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hemsky manages to avoid it.
Cyr motions for Hemsky to come forward. Cyr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cyr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hemsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Hemsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cyr's head backwards.
Hemsky lands with a right hand.
Cyr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hemsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hemsky holds on and takes a little breather.
Hemsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cyr trying to control but Hemsky is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr looking to pass the guard.
Hemsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cyr is one step ahead there.
Hemsky keeping moving, preventing Cyr from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cyr won't allow Hemsky to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hemsky has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hemsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hemsky looks to land a combination. Cyr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Cyprien Noe Cyr has been cut.
Cyr tries to move into range but Hemsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cyr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hemsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cyr in his tracks.
Hemsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hemsky lands a shot to the body.
Cyr takes a shot to the head.
Hemsky lands a nice knee to the body.
Hemsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cyr avoids it.
Cyr missing with knees to the body.
Cyr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Hemsky.
Cyr tries to land a knee to the head but Hemsky blocks with his arms.
Hemsky throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hemsky.
Cyr landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hemsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hemsky fails to land.
Cyr tries to land a knee to the head but Hemsky blocks with his arms.
Hemsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hemsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cyr struggles to land a body shot inside as Hemsky controls his hands.
Cyr avoiding damage as Hemsky throws knees to the body.
Hemsky lands with a right to the head.
Cyr wants a takedown.
Hemsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hemsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hemsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyr is defending well for now.
Hemsky blocks an elbow strike.
Hemsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cyr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cyr can't find room to land a body shot as Hemsky controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hemsky.
Cyr is rocked!
Cyr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oh Cyr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyprien Noe Cyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyr tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemsky avoids the damage to the body.
Cyr seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemsky looking to slow down the pace here.
Cyr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hemsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cyr backwards.
Hemsky throws a big uppercut that drops Cyr! More strikes from Hemsky and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cyr lies dazed against the cage as Hemsky celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladislav Hemsky!
Ladislav Hemsky gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Newport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. 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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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Newport!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan slips under a jab.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newport bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Newport throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newport ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan.
Newport throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Newport misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newport scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morgan.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Newport avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Newport defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Morgan 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.
Newport misses with a head kick.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aaron Newport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newport looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
Newport misses with a head kick.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newport at a distance.
Newport scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newport has managed to clinch.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Newport tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan avoids the elbow strike from Newport, against the cage.
Newport tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
Newport plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Newport has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newport there as he acknowledges the shot.
Newport is rocked!
Good leg kick by Newport there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newport throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a low kick, right behind Newport 's knee.
Newport swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Newport attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newport needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
Newport is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Newport right on the button. Newport goes down! Morgan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Morgan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Tonight I satisfied the urges of my dark passenger. It's not a want...but a need. I believe I can follow the code all the way to the title. Thanks to Harry and Nights Watch MMA Academy for all the support!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by NWO Wolfpack. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a combination
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Rogers.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Good work by Rogers as he checks the leg kick.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Jimmy Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Rogers's guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
James is really struggling to control Rogers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers stands up and waves to James to follow him.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
James closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
James misses with a straight left.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
James digs a good hook to Rogers's body.
James slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
James is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stays in close to Rogers's body and controls the position.
James trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rogers's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James moves into the clinch.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rogers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James manages to break the clinch.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Jimmy Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
James connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rogers is out of range and James settles back down.
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers misses with the combination.
James avoids the head kick by Rogers.
James throws a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James is trying to drag Rogers to the mat but Rogers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James rushes Rogers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James digs a right hand underneath Rogers's ribcage. Rogers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
James manages to break the clinch.
James scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimmy James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy James dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a head kick that drops Rogers!
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
James 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.
James is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
James has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Rogers wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogers has wrist control.
Rogers wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimmy Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from James.
Rogers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Rogers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimmy Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
James throws a front kick aimed at Rogers's knee but Rogers avoids it well.
James fails with the takedown.
Jimmy James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James misses with a wild combination.
Rogers misses with a combination
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jimmy Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James slips under a jab.
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 Jimmy James.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy James!
Jimmy James took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I knew this was going to be a war. He's a tough guy and he showed it tonight. I don't know how many more fights I have left in me but I am going to enjoy every one. Especially the victories!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daken Akihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akisame Hikaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hikaru is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ultimate Battle. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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172 cm
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166 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daken Akihiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Akisame Hikaru!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akihiro throws the left hand but Hikaru avoids the punch easily.
Hikaru misses with a straight right.
Akihiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akihiro.
Akihiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akihiro is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Hikaru misses.
Hikaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akihiro.
Hikaru avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akihiro. Hikaru shrugs it off though.
A telegraphed right hand from Hikaru misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akihiro. That's going to slow Hikaru down.
An inside leg kick from Hikaru misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akihiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Hikaru 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.
Akihiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hikaru throws a front kick aimed at Akihiro's knee but Akihiro avoids it well.
Hikaru closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hikaru lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akihiro managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akihiro is trying to keep Hikaru in close.
Hikaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akihiro controls Hikaru momentarily but Hikaru frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Akihiro misses its intended target.
Akihiro throws a body kick that misses.
Hikaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akihiro.
Akihiro tries to work over Hikaru's front leg with a kick but Hikaru checks it.
Daken Akihiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hikaru connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hikaru throws the left hand but Akihiro avoids the punch easily.
Akihiro swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hikaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Akihiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hikaru.
Akihiro misses with a leg kick
and Hikaru counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru misses with a low kick.
Daken Akihiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akihiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akihiro misses with a left hand
and Akihiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akihiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akihiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hikaru slips under a jab from Akihiro.
Akihiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hikaru.
Hikaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hikaru scores with a hook to the body. Akihiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akihiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A bone on bone clash there as Hikaru blocks the leg kick.
Hikaru misses with a hook. Akihiro ducked under it nicely.
Akihiro cracks Hikaru with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hikaru.
Akihiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akihiro misses with a body kick.
Akihiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hikaru throws out a loose jab but Akihiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akihiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hikaru.
Hikaru throws a leg kick
and Akihiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hikaru blocks the body kick.
Hikaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akihiro.
Hikaru throws a body shot but no joy.
Hikaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hikaru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hikaru misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daken Akihiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akisame Hikaru.
Hikaru lands a leg kick that knocks Akihiro off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Hikaru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akihiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Akihiro missing with a left hand there. Hikaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hikaru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hikaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akihiro throws the kick towards the body but Hikaru avoids it.
Akihiro looks for the body kick but Hikaru saw that one coming.
Akihiro looks for the body kick but Hikaru saw that one coming.
Akihiro scores with the left hand. Hikaru knows he should have avoided that one.
Akihiro looks for the body kick but Hikaru saw that one coming.
Akihiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akihiro throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hikaru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hikaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akihiro moves away.
Hikaru steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akihiro. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hikaru misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akihiro takes one to the side of the head.
Akihiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akihiro scores with a push kick.
Akihiro has managed to clinch.
Hikaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Akihiro.
Akihiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hikaru's calf.
Akihiro jabs Hikaru right on the nose. Hikaru blinks but takes it well.
Hikaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akihiro misses with a leg kick.
Akihiro throws a leg kick which misses Hikaru's front leg but catches the back leg as Hikaru tries to avoid it.
Hikaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akihiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hikaru throws a hook but Akihiro blocks it.
Hikaru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akihiro misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hikaru.
A clash of legs there as Akihiro blocks the low kick.
Akihiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hikaru misses the shot to the body.
Akihiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hikaru on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hikaru moves into range and clinches up with Akihiro.
Akihiro is pressed up against the cage. Hikaru has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akihiro down to the mat. Akihiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hikaru circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hikaru.
Hikaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akihiro.
Akihiro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hikaru thows a leg kick but Akihiro checks it
and Akihiro counters with a head kick that drops Hikaru to the mat! Hikaru scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hikaru is rocked!
Hikaru throws a jab when Akihiro was well out of range.
Hikaru is still on wobbly legs! Can Akihiro finish him?
Akihiro lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hikaru tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daken Akihiro!
Daken Akihiro retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Daken Akihiro 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.
Akisame Hikaru spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a great fight, I can't ask much more of myself, my opponent was very skilled.'.
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FIGHT
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