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ECFC FIGHT NIGHT 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Rockhound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Plaskota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phillip Rockhound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Plaskota!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhound fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plaskota, pushing him back against the cage.
Rockhound's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plaskota fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rockhound misses with a double jab.
Rockhound showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plaskota.
Rockhound is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plaskota.
Plaskota walks into a stiff left hand from Rockhound.
Rockhound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plaskota is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rockhound throws a shot from downtown. Plaskota moves away and avoids it.
Plaskota tries a quick counter leg kick but Rockhound is wise to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Plaskota is defended easily by Rockhound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plaskota is looking to clinch.
Plaskota shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockhound tries to sprawl out of it but Plaskota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockhound manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillip Rockhound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Plaskota.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plaskota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhound tries to score with a low kick but Plaskota moves his leg out of the way.
Rockhound throws a leg kick
and Plaskota counters with a head kick.
Plaskota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rockhound working hard to break the clinch.
Rockhound is trying to break the clinch but Plaskota has him pressed against the cage.
Plaskota tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rockhound just stands there and leans against the cage.
Plaskota keeps control of Rockhound as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rockhound misses with some punches.
Rockhound tries to break the clinch but Plaskota is controlling the position.
Rockhound looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rockhound is looking to break free of the clinch but Plaskota has double underhooks.
Rockhound can't break the clinch.
Plaskota has Rockhound pressed against the cage, preventing Rockhound from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhound tries to break free but Plaskota pushes him back against the cage.
Plaskota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockhound misses the jab.
Rockhound looks to land a combination but Plaskota avoids it well.
Phillip Rockhound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plaskota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhound.
Plaskota misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Plaskota looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plaskota blocks a jab.
Plaskota darts in looking for a takedown but Rockhound gets double underhooks and turns Plaskota into the cage.
Rockhound with a hook.
Rockhound lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockhound. Plaskota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plaskota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhound pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Plaskota misses.
Plaskota shoots in but Rockhound avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rockhound tries to clinch but Plaskota is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plaskota.
Rockhound went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phillip Rockhound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockhound with a jab.
Rockhound tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Plaskota with that takedown attempt.
Rockhound cracks a nice hook into Plaskota's ribs.
Rockhound looks to score with a jab to the body but Plaskota is just out of range.
Plaskota is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plaskota shoots in but no luck this time.
Rockhound is looking to counter punch.
Plaskota tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockhound moves out of range as Plaskota throws a body kick.
Plaskota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockhound throws a jab but it's blocked by Plaskota.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Plaskota! But no joy.
Plaskota throws a nice looking combination but Rockhound bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plaskota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockhound circles away.
Rockhound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plaskota manages to avoid it.
Plaskota fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plaskota tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockhound swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockhound throwing a counter right hand but Plaskota manages to avoid it.
Plaskota fails with the takedown.
Plaskota looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Rockhound throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockhound connects with a right hand. Plaskota shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Rockhound 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.
Rockhound is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rockhound shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Plaskota eats them both and turns towards Rockhound to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Plaskota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockhound circles away quickly and effectively.
Plaskota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockhound misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plaskota checks a leg kick.
Rockhound keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rockhound throws a body punch but Plaskota moves out of range.
Plaskota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockhound.
Rockhound misses with a body shot.
Plaskota tries for a takedown but Rockhound sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Plaskota is looking to clinch but Rockhound is avoiding it.
Rockhound is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plaskota can do to turn this around?
Plaskota fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockhound. Plaskota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plaskota blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhound pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockhound has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plaskota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plaskota slips a jab and a cross from Rockhound.
Rockhound tried to score with a low kick but Plaskota checks it.
Plaskota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockhound's waist but Rockhound gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Plaskota off to one side.
Rockhound looks to land a right hand but Plaskota moved out of range.
Plaskota is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Plaskota lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rockhound has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rockhound and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rockhound looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plaskota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockhound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockhound misses with an uppercut. Plaskota saw that one coming.
Plaskota avoids the body shot from Rockhound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota staying out of range there.
Rockhound missing with a left hand there. Plaskota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Plaskota misses with a head kick.
Rockhound went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good work by Plaskota as he checks the leg kick.
Plaskota is looking to clinch but Rockhound is avoiding it.
Mike Plaskota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plaskota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phillip Rockhound is winning the standup battle so far.
Plaskota tries to bum rush Rockhound with a series of wild strikes but Rockhound uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plaskota slips under a jab.
Plaskota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockhound misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockhound throws a good cross that connects.
Rockhound misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Plaskota misses.
Plaskota tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota moves in looking to clinch but Rockhound pushes him off.
A jab from Rockhound does it's job there.
Plaskota avoids the body shot from Rockhound.
Rockhound looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Rockhound. No joy for Plaskota on that attempt.
Phillip Rockhound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Plaskota.
Rockhound keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockhound throws a push kick but Plaskota slaps the foot to one side.
Rockhound darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockhound cracks Plaskota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rockhound missing with a left hand there. Plaskota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockhound lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plaskota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plaskota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockhound is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhound walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Plaskota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rockhound stuffs the takedown attempt from Plaskota. Plaskota gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockhound lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Plaskota with that takedown attempt.
Plaskota tries to keep at a distance but Rockhound has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockhound prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rockhound breaks from the clinch.
Plaskota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockhound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Rockhound dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rockhound throws a body kick that misses.
Rockhound misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Plaskota.
Plaskota changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plaskota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockhound's waist but Rockhound gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Plaskota off to one side.
Plaskota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockhound swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockhound throws a sloppy head kick
and Plaskota counters with a three punch combo that has Rockhound backing up. Rockhound nods at Plaskota to acknowledge the strikes.
Plaskota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rockhound sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockhound scores with a body shot.
Rockhound throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plaskota walks into a straight right hand from Rockhound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhound misses with a double jab.
Plaskota is looking to land body kicks.
Plaskota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockhound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plaskota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhound pushes Plaskota up against the cage in a clinch.
Rockhound wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Plaskota manages to break the clinch.
Plaskota lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Plaskota.
Rockhound keeps the fight on the outside.
Plaskota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rockhound throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plaskota.
Plaskota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockhound manages to avoid it.
Good work by Plaskota as he checks the leg kick.
Plaskota is looking for the big counter here.
Rockhound's corner calls for a 1-2. Rockhound obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plaskota blocks a head kick by Rockhound.
Rockhound moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPlaskota.
Plaskota tries to clinch there but Rockhound circles away.
Plaskota throws a low kick but Rockhound moves out of range easily.
Rockhound is looking to counter punch.
Rockhound throws a leg kick but Plaskota checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Plaskota misses its intended target.
Rockhound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rockhound misses with a straight right.
Rockhound misses with a hook.
Plaskota gets tackled into the cage by Rockhound. Rockhound maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plaskota prevents Rockhound from breaking the clinch.
Rockhound is trying to break free.
Plaskota is looking for a takedown.
Phillip Rockhound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Plaskota.
Rockhound can't break the clinch.
Plaskota has Rockhound pressed against the cage, preventing Rockhound from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Plaskota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plaskota looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockhound is fending him off so far but Plaskota persists. Nope, Rockhound circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockhound misses with a leg kick
so Plaskota counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Plaskota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhound is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockhound avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockhound on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockhound tries to get out of the position.
Plaskota sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phillip Rockhound is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plaskota's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plaskota tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockhound is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rockhound blocks a head kick by Plaskota.
Mike Plaskota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plaskota misses with a few strikes there.
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 Phillip Rockhound.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rockhound, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Rockhound!
A very excited looking Phillip Rockhound made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alves Skubi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Elves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elves has chosen Korn - Coming Undone as his entrance music. Ryan Elves has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alves Skubi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Elves!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skubi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Elves quickly recovers to half guard.
Elves moves into full guard.
Skubi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elves on the ground.
Skubi looking to sit in guard and control but Elves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Elves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elves drops back looking for a leg! Skubi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skubi manages to kick Elves off! Elves jumps back into Skubi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skubi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skubi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skubi wants to sweep but no luck.
Elves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skubi wants to get back to his feet but Elves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elves postures up in Skubi's guard and throws a big left but Skubi blocks it.
Elves looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skubi wants to get back to his feet but Elves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skubi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Elves trying to control but Skubi is working from the bottom.
Elves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elves throwing strikes but missing.
Elves pushing down on Skubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Elves is trying to work for a kimura but Skubi is defending well.
Elves has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Skubi defend it? Elves steps over the head and cranks it - Skubi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Elves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Elves!
Ryan Elves decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen DJ Kahli Go Hard as his entrance music. 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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168 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nich DiM!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiM bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DiM scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from DiM.
DiM chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DiM pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DiM ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DiM is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DiM fakes the leg kick and cracks Pettis in the body.
Pettis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from DiM.
DiM throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pettis lands with a right hand.
DiM throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiM pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM looks for the body kick but Pettis saw that one coming.
Antonio Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettis blocks the body kick.
DiM throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Antonio Pettis has been cut.
That kick from DiM tenderised Pettis's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
DiM throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nich DiM seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis misses with a wild combination.
DiM throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
Pettis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pettis scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by DiM there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DiM throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
DiM tries to land a front kick but Pettis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pettis throws a body punch but DiM moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pettis avoids the head kick by DiM.
Pettis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DiM.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pettis wants to counter with a clinch but DiM pushes him away.
DiM throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DiM misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DiM is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pettis's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiM is working for a kimura but Pettis is defending it quite comfortably.
DiM is working for a kimura but Pettis is defending it quite comfortably.
DiM scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiM is working for a kimura but Pettis is defending it quite comfortably.
DiM is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
DiM lands strikes from half guard.
DiM is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pettis tries to get to full guard but DiM has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiM lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pettis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
DiM uses his free foot to push down on Pettis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pettis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
DiM is working for a guillotine from mount but Pettis frees his head quite easily.
Pettis is trying desperately to improve position.
DiM controlling from mount.
DiM with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pettis trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nich DiM dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Pettis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DiM. Pettis shrugs it off though.
DiM lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pettis's sensitive parts.
DiM throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Pettis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DiM back to the cage. Pettis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nich DiM is winning the standup battle so far.
DiM shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DiM throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Pettis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick by DiM misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pettis with a jab.
Nich DiM is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DiM throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from DiM.
DiM lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pettis will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a hook. DiM ducked under it nicely.
As Pettis backs away, DiM returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - DiM finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DiM closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pettis quickly recovers to half guard.
DiM is looking for a kimura but Pettis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DiM to get the leverage.
Pettis tries to roll over but DiM keeps him under control.
DiM is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DiM trying to control from half guard but Pettis is working away.
DiM throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DiM seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DiM is working for a kimura but Pettis is defending it quite comfortably.
DiM prevents Pettis from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is still trying to improve position.
DiM is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?
DiM not doing much here.
DiM working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pettis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DiM scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pettis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DiM. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DiM stops Pettis from getting back to his feet.
DiM takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiM is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DiM looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DiM wants to work for an arm triangle but Pettis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
DiM is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.
DiM seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DiM trying to control the action but Pettis is working from the bottom.
DiM is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiM prevents Pettis from improving his position.
DiM slips a nice elbow through Pettis's hands, connecting with Pettis's forehead.
Pettis is staying active underneath DiM, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DiM is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pettis is just riding it out for now. DiM eventually gives up the hold.
DiM 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.
DiM is working for a submission of some sort.
DiM is thwarting Pettis's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nich DiM dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Pettis's cut.
That's time! DiM's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
DiM throws a head kick that misses.
DiM lands with a kick to the ribs.
DiM on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DiM lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pettis's sensitive parts.
DiM with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DiM thumps Pettis with a low kick.
DiM throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DiM really felt that one!
DiM takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick from DiM.
DiM uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Pettis misses with a wild body shot.
DiM scores with a push kick.
DiM throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DiM lands a leg kick that knocks Pettis off balance momentarily.
DiM fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DiM tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Pettis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DiM lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pettis at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as DiM checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DiM appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DiM tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pettis defends well and DiM ends up having to push Pettis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DiM connects with a jab.
Pettis looks to land a left hand but DiM moved out of range nicely.
DiM feinted with a counter takedown.
DiM has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DiM there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiM connects with a leg kick. Pettis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DiM misses with a body kick.
DiM looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pettis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DiM tries to land a front kick but Pettis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettis! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Pettis misses the target.
Pettis's corner calls for a 1-2. Pettis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis blocks the body kick.
DiM throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
DiM dives in and grabs Pettis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettis pushes down on DiM's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nich DiM. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis working hard to break the clinch.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but DiM has him pressed against the cage.
Pettis is looking to break free of the clinch but DiM has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiM manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pettis is stalling in the full guard.
DiM is pulling down on Pettis's head to control his posture.
Nich DiM overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pettis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pettis is fighting to break DiM's control of his arms but DiM is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pettis tries to stand but DiM is controlling from the bottom.
Pettis trying to control but DiM is working from the bottom.
DiM manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pettis manages to get himself to full guard.
DiM keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pettis's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiM trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DiM prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
DiM is working Pettis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Antonio Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pettis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DiM defends well.
DiM passes into half guard.
DiM is nestled in close to Pettis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DiM looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pettis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nich DiM is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DiM is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nich DiM showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DiM has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nich DiM!
During a confident post fight interview, Nich DiM thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Antonio Pettis spoke after the fight, saying 'ILL BE BACK, IN THE WINNING COLUM SOON...GOD BLESS ALL'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Granville Fortier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kavanaue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Kavanaue has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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273 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Granville Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Kavanaue!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kavanaue misses its intended target.
Fortier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fortier dodges the punch combination from Kavanaue.
Fortier tries to close the distance and clinch but Kavanaue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kavanaue lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A left lands for Kavanaue.
It looks like Granville Fortier has been cut.
Kavanaue throws a nice looking combination but Fortier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fortier lands in his opponent's guard.
Fortier lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanaue keeping moving, preventing Fortier from controlling successfully.
Fortier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier controlling from the top position.
Fortier trying to control the position from guard on top but Kavanaue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier is looking to work some ground and pound but Kavanaue has wrist control.
Fortier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kavanaue scores with a hook to the body. Fortier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortier fails with a takedown attempt.
Kavanaue let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kavanaue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fortier circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Kavanaue lands.
Kavanaue throws the left hand but Fortier avoids the punch easily.
Fortier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kavanaue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kavanaue has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fortier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kavanaue sprawls well initially but Fortier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fortier is looking to stall here but Kavanaue recovers full guard.
Kavanaue seems keen to control Fortier's posture.
Fortier won't allow Kavanaue to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier passes into half guard.
Well, if Fortier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kavanaue wants to control but Fortier is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fortier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kavanaue trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kavanaue throws a hook to the side of Fortier's head but Fortier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavanaue throws a right hand that misses
and Fortier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fortier.
Fortier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fortier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kavanaue gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kavanaue gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Kavanaue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Granville Fortier's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kavanaue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kavanaue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fortier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fortier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kavanaue looks to move away, Fortier throws a big counter combo bu Kavanaue just gets out of the way.
Kavanaue throws out a loose jab but Fortier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanaue darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kavanaue lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Fortier.
Fortier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kavanaue's waist but Kavanaue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fortier off to one side.
Kavanaue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanaue swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fortier.
Fortier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kavanaue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fortier somewhat.
Kavanaue connects with a right hand. Fortier shakes it off.
Fortier is rocked!
Jason Kavanaue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanaue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fortier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kavanaue throws a nice looking combination but Fortier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kavanaue sprawls and moves away.
Kavanaue tries to clinch up.
Fortier shoots for a double leg takedown but Kavanaue sprawls well. He's pushed Fortier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kavanaue scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Fortier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortier seems to have got his legs back now.
Fortier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kavanaue throws out a leg kick but Fortier moves out of range and Kavanaue only half commits.
Kavanaue looks to land a right hand but Fortier moved out of range.
Fortier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kavanaue sprawls well initially but Fortier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fortier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is trying to control the action in half guard but Kavanaue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kavanaue wants to improve his position but Fortier is controlling well.
Fortier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fortier tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kavanaue.
Kavanaue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fortier.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaue wants to get back to full guard but Fortier has mounted him!
Fortier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kavanaue manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fortier is trying to get an arm triangle but Kavanaue is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.
Kavanaue defending against the ground and pound.
Fortier tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fortier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kavanaue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fortier.
Fortier stalling in the clinch but Kavanaue improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortier is trying to break the clinch but Kavanaue is controlling him.
Fortier jumps guard but Kavanaue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kavanaue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Granville Fortier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A cross from Kavanaue lands.
Kavanaue connects with the punch.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Kavanaue circles away easily
and Kavanaue counters with a huge right that knocks Fortier out cold! Kavanaue is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Kavanaue!
Jason Kavanaue decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Spengler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spengler has chosen Bully as his entrance music. Dolph Spengler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dolph Spengler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spengler ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spengler was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Spengler moves into the clinch.
Spengler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Spengler misses with a body punch.
Spengler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parker to keep the fight standing.
Parker controlling the action here for a moment.
Spengler breaks the clinch.
Parker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Spengler is just out of range.
Parker clinches up with Spengler and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spengler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Parker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spengler to the mat. Spengler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spengler keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker advances to half guard.
Parker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spengler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parker is looking for a kimura here.
Parker is working for a submission of some sort.
Spengler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Parker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Spengler has given up his back. Will we see Parker going for some submissions?
Parker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Spengler won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Parker off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Warren Parker!
Our winner, Warren Parker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dolph Spengler spoke after the fight, saying 'It's a shame!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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209 lbs
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27
209 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Pettis ducks down to avoid it.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Jones misses.
Pettis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettis. Pettis obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pettis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Pettis lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pettis lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Pettis scores with a head kick.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Pettis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Pettis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Pettis lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pettis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Pettis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Pettis.
Pettis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis scores with a push kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pettis.
Pettis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pettis connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettis.
Pettis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Pettis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettis connects with an inside leg kick.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pettis thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Pettis.
Pettis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Pettis.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pettis.
Pettis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Pettis throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Pettis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pettis lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis counters with a body kick.
A head kick from Pettis lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Pettis lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Pettis takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis throws a powerful right kick. Jones tried to block low but the kick was high! Jones was taken right off of his feet! Pettis jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pete Pettis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Ground (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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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Ground!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ground tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Longworth defends well and Ground ends up having to push Longworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ground gets caught flat footed, as Longworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Longworth content to stall in guard here.
Longworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ground is keeping the position for now.
Longworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ground wants to sweep here but Longworth controlling him for the moment.
Ground pulls Longworth in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ground is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Longworth is refusing to be controlled, as Ground sits in half guard.
Longworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground is keen to just control but Longworth is a slippery customer.
Ground works his way into side control.
Ground has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GnP Factory Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Longworth wants to control but Ground postures up.
Ground is working to tighten his grip on Longworth's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Longworth has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ground is really squeezing tight and eventually Longworth passes out! Ground breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Ground!
Mark Ground bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Lindsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Bondurant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Lindsay!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondurant lands with a shot to the body.
Lindsay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bondurant looks to throw the jab but Lindsay is out of range.
Bondurant loads up on a big right hand but Lindsay slips the punch.
Lindsay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bondurant.
Lindsay counters with a body kick.
Bondurant misses with a looping left.
Lindsay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bondurant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lindsay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lindsay throws a looping overhand right but Bondurant ducks down to avoid it.
Bondurant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lindsay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bondurant looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindsay is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bondurant throws a hook to the side of Lindsay's head but Lindsay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Lindsay.
Lindsay wants to counter the offense by Bondurant and move into the clinch position.
Bondurant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant scores with a nice strike.
Bondurant misses with a looping right.
Lindsay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lindsay throws the kick towards the body but Bondurant avoids it.
It looked like Bondurant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bondurant misses with a two punch combination.
Bondurant looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindsay is just out of range.
A nice side step and Lindsay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lindsay misses with a straight left.
Bondurant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bondurant throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindsay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bondurant defends it well.
Bondurant throws the left hand but Lindsay avoids the punch easily.
Lindsay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bondurant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Lindsay misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindsay's head.
Bondurant looks to land a right hand but Lindsay moved out of range.
Lindsay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Bondurant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindsay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bondurant looks to throw the jab but Lindsay is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bondurant.
Lindsay tries to counter with a clinch but Bondurant shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondurant cracks Lindsay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bondurant misses with a straight left.
Bondurant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lindsay throws out a counter right but Bondurant avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Bondurant does no damage.
Bondurant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay walks into a left hand.
Forrest Bondurant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bondurant throws a right and a left that Lindsay avoids nicely.
Bondurant swats away the attempt to clinch by Lindsay.
Lindsay slips a jab from Bondurant.
Bondurant punishes Lindsay's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindsay avoids the body shot from Bondurant.
Lindsay defending well as Bondurant loads up on a big left hand.
Bondurant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lindsay to score with a decent uppercut.
Bondurant misses with a leg kick
and Lindsay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bondurant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lindsay is keeping busy.
Bondurant prevents a body shot from Lindsay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay gets underhooks to prevent Bondurant's takedown attempt.
Lindsay prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Lindsay.
Lindsay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bondurant blocks it with crossed arms.
Lindsay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bondurant up against the cage.
Bondurant prevents a body shot from Lindsay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Bondurant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lindsay misses the jab.
Bondurant throws an overhand right that lands on Lindsay's shoulder, as Lindsay tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lindsay.
Lindsay tries to clinch up but Bondurant circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindsay takes one on the button.
Bondurant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindsay can do to turn this around?
Lindsay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Bondurant.
Bondurant tries to keep at a distance but Lindsay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bondurant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsay misses with the head strike.
Lindsay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsay blocks an uppercut.
Bondurant trying to stall but Lindsay improves his position.
Bondurant tries a body shot but Lindsay blocks it.
Lindsay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bondurant blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lindsay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindsay misses with a punch on the inside.
Bondurant throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindsay.
Come on Bondurant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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.
Bondurant is trying to force a seperation but Lindsay has the dominant position.
Bondurant wants to take the fight to the mat but Lindsay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bondurant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lindsay's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lindsay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Bondurant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Lindsay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay lands with a left to the head.
Bondurant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lindsay blocks an elbow strike.
Bondurant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lindsay tries a body shot but Bondurant blocks it.
Bondurant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Some wild striking there from Bondurant.
Lindsay with the counter takedown but Bondurant avoids it easily.
Lindsay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bondurant counters with a straight right hand.
Bondurant misses with a body kick.
Lindsay throws a lazy body kick
and Bondurant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bondurant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bondurant swings widly with a right hand
and Lindsay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bondurant scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Bondurant does no damage.
Lindsay throws out a counter right but Bondurant avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindsay slips under a jab from Bondurant.
Bondurant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bondurant throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Bondurant dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bondurant throws out a loose jab but Lindsay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bondurant lands with a hook. Lindsay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lindsay slips under a jab from Bondurant.
Bondurant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lindsay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bondurant.
Bondurant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bondurant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindsay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bondurant.
Lindsay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forrest Bondurant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bondurant misses with a looping left.
Lindsay sizes up Bondurant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindsay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bondurant.
Bondurant misses with a few strikes there.
Bondurant connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Lindsay misses.
Bondurant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lindsay walks into a left hand.
Bondurant cracks Lindsay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bondurant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindsay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bondurant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bondurant duly obliges.
It looks like Lionel Lindsay has been cut.
Bondurant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindsay.
Lindsay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bondurant.
Bondurant misses with a kick to the body.
Forrest Bondurant is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bondurant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lindsay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bondurant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bondurant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindsay.
Bondurant misses with a few strikes there.
Bondurant sets himself, and Lindsay steps forward looking for the clinch! Bondurant avoids it this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bondurant.
Bondurant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bondurant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bondurant misses with a series of wild punches.
Lindsay scores with a jab. Bondurant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bondurant motions for Lindsay to come forward. Bondurant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bondurant catches Lindsay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lindsay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant misses with a combination
and Lindsay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bondurant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lindsay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lindsay.
Lindsay with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lindsay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lindsay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lindsay is in close to Bondurant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lindsay working some strikes from top position.
Lindsay trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondurant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bondurant is proving hard to escape from.
Bondurant has his foot on Lindsay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindsay works his way back into a safe position though.
Forrest Bondurant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant keeping full guard, as Lindsay tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindsay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lindsay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Bondurant finds it's way through Lindsay's defenses.
Lindsay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bondurant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindsay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindsay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bondurant with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Bondurant - just one landing.
Forrest Bondurant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bondurant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lindsay counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindsay prevents Bondurant from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Bondurant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bondurant, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Bondurant!
An out of breath Forrest Bondurant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayde Parcins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver has chosen Enter Sandman-Metallica as his entrance music. Ray Oliver will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayde Parcins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parcins tries to avoid it but Oliver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parcins to the ground. Parcins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oliver shoots in but no luck this time.
Parcins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliver manages to circle out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Parcins. No joy for Oliver on that attempt.
Wayde Parcins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Oliver.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliver.
Parcins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oliver.
Oliver closes the distance and clinches up with Parcins, looking for a takedown. Oliver pushes Parcins against the cage but Parcins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliver shoots for a double leg takedown but Parcins sprawls well. He's pushed Oliver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliver slips a straight right by Parcins.
Oliver feints the counter takedown.
Oliver with a poor takedown
and Parcins moves into the clinch.
Parcins misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parcins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parcins is pressed up against the cage. Oliver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parcins down to the mat. Parcins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parcins's waist but Parcins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliver off to one side.
Parcins is looking to counter the offense by Oliver and move into the clinch.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver slips a jab from Parcins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliver is defended easily by Parcins.
Oliver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parcins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parcins has closed the distance and engaged Oliver in a clinch.
Parcins is pressed up against the cage. Oliver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parcins down to the mat. Parcins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliver tries for a takedown but Parcins circles away easily
and Parcins counters by clinching up.
Oliver working hard to break the clinch.
Parcins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parcins throws an elbow but it misses.
Parcins pushes off an throws an elbow but Oliver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parcins pushes off an throws an elbow but Oliver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oliver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parcins prevents it.
Oliver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parcins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oliver avoids the elbow strike from Parcins, against the cage.
Oliver avoids a wild elbow strike from Parcins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parcins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parcins misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parcins throws an elbow but misses.
Oliver tries to score a body lock takedown but Parcins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oliver blocks the elbow strike.
Oliver decides to pull guard.
Oliver is looking to cinch up a triangle. Parcins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Oliver's body to avoid the submission. Oliver has instead reached around Parcins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Oliver arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Oliver!
Ray Oliver is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Ray Oliver thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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