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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heed comes to the cage accompanied by Gentlelman. Touko Unikeko 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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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
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mongolia Heed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unikeko moves into the clinch successfully.
Unikeko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Unikeko lands a right hand.
Unikeko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unikeko scores with a shot to the side of Heed's head.
Nice elbow from Unikeko.
A short body shot lands from Unikeko as the two fighters clinch.
Unikeko lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unikeko slows down the pace here.
Unikeko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heed backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko struggles to land a body shot inside as Heed controls his hands.
Heed wants to take the fight to the mat but Unikeko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Unikeko lands with a left to the head.
Unikeko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Unikeko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Unikeko is leaning against Heed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Unikeko gets underhooks to prevent Heed's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongolia Heed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unikeko lands a body shot.
Unikeko scores with a shot to the side of Heed's head.
Unikeko breaks from the clinch.
Unikeko moves into the clinch.
Unikeko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko is looking to clinch but Heed is avoiding it.
Touko Unikeko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unikeko misses the shot to the body.
Unikeko closes the distance and clinches.
Heed can't get the takedown.
Unikeko just leaning against Heed, taking a breather.
Unikeko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Unikeko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heed's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unikeko lands an uppercut.
Unikeko lands with a right to the head.
Unikeko stalling.
Unikeko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Unikeko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heed's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko lands a damaging elbow.
Heed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Unikeko scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Unikeko.
Heed wants to take the fight to the mat but Unikeko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Unikeko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Unikeko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Unikeko.
Unikeko pulls guard.
Unikeko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heed looking for a sweep. Not yet Heed, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Unikeko controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Unikeko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Unikeko dominated that 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.
Unikeko clinches up against the cage.
Unikeko manages to break the clinch.
Mongolia Heed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Unikeko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Unikeko stalls.
The crowd are getting on Unikeko's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unikeko tries a knee to the head but Heed blocks it.
Unikeko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko lands a hook that snaps the head of Heed backwards.
Unikeko lands with a light punch inside.
Unikeko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Unikeko.
Unikeko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unikeko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unikeko tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Heed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unikeko is trying to keep Heed in close.
Unikeko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Unikeko controls Heed momentarily but Heed frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unikeko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Heed presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Unikeko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unikeko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Unikeko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Unikeko gets control of Heed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Unikeko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unikeko has his foot on Heed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heed works his way back into a safe position though.
Heed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Unikeko is pulling down on Heed's head. It's preventing any offense from Heed, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed trying to control the position from guard on top but Unikeko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unikeko is trying to control the position but Heed postures up.
Unikeko has his hands on Heed's head, controlling the position.
Unikeko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Unikeko has his feet on Heed's thighs here. He's pushed Heed off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Heed screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Touko Unikeko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirt has chosen Shimmy Shimmy Ya as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGirt fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGirt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McGirt wants to get back to his feet but Volkov drags him back down.
McGirt is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
McGirt tries to escape but Volkov is in control.
McGirt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Volkov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McGirt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
McGirt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from McGirt.
McGirt lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov goes for a double leg but McGirt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGirt continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
McGirt scores with a leg kick.
McGirt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGirt but McGirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGirt shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but McGirt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGirt avoids it really well and circles away.
As Volkov backs off McGirt throws a huge counter combo but Volkov manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Sloppy strikes from McGirt. Those never looked like landing.
McGirt lands with a right hand.
McGirt closes the distance and clinches up with Volkov, looking for a takedown. McGirt pushes Volkov against the cage but Volkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGirt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from McGirt. Those never looked like landing.
McGirt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but McGirt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov moves out of range as McGirt strikes.
McGirt looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
McGirt is looking to clinch.
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!
McGirt slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGirt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt closes the distance and clinches up with Volkov, looking for a takedown. McGirt pushes Volkov against the cage but Volkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGirt's waist but McGirt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
McGirt misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from McGirt.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGirt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGirt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Volkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Volkov stops a takedown attempt from McGirt.
McGirt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGirt.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGirt throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by McGirt.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McGirt. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
McGirt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGirt drops an elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by McGirt.
Volkov manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt McGirt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dirt McGirt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGirt throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
McGirt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Volkov quickly recovers to half guard.
McGirt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGirt escapes and gets back to his feet.
Volkov tries to sprawl but McGirt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but McGirt is very close to passing his half guard.
McGirt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
McGirt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt trying to pass the guard but Volkov defending well.
McGirt trying to control from half guard but Volkov is working away.
Volkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGirt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGirt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGirt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGirt's back!
Volkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McGirt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Volkov gets his hands free as McGirt looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Volkov's guard. Nice work there by McGirt.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
McGirt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing McGirt from controlling successfully.
McGirt scoring with some ground and pound.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGirt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGirt is controlling him.
McGirt won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
McGirt wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGirt.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Vladislav Volkov has been cut.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vladislav Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGirt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing McGirt from controlling successfully.
McGirt preventing the sweep.
McGirt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGirt wants to stand but Volkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGirt working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkov is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt McGirt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladislav Volkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oooh a lovely combination from McGirt sends Volkov down but not out. McGirt dives into side control looking to finish.
Volkov is rocked!
McGirt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Oh Volkov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGirt controlling the position from side mount.
Volkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Volkov taking punishment in the form of punches.
McGirt lands a strong strike to the head of Volkov. That's dazed him! McGirt looking to finish here. Volkov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McGirt lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirt McGirt!
Dirt McGirt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'd like to thank all my fans and my sponsor GREEN! 160. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noz Gurreff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noz Gurreff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Hall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gurreff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall staying out of range there.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Gurreff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gurreff lunges at Hall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hall's hand.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Gurreff saw that one coming.
Gurreff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall clinches up against the cage.
Gurreff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Gurreff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Gurreff is trying to stall.
Hall's coach down at Werewolf's cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gurreff misses with some punches.
Gurreff 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.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Gurreff is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Gurreff.
Hall works on Gurreff's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurreff lands a left hand.
Gurreff tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurreff is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Gurreff.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Gurreff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurreff manages to avoid it.
Gurreff connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back.
Hall tries to clinch there but Gurreff circles away.
Hall tries to clinch but Gurreff moves out of range.
Gurreff lunges at Hall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hall's hand.
Hall scores with a one two! Gurreff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gurreff misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Gurreff throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Gurreff misses with an uppercut.
Gurreff slips under a jab from Hall.
An attempted straight right counter from Gurreff misses the target.
Gurreff throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Gurreff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a hook.
Gurreff scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurreff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gurreff counters with a left to the body.
Gurreff throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Gurreff misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Gurreff does it's job there.
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gurreff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gurreff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hall swings for the body but Gurreff moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gurreff.
Gurreff misses with a straight left.
Hall tries to counter with a clinch but Gurreff shakes him off and moves away.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gurreff.
Gurreff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Gurreff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gurreff takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurreff is just out of range.
Hall throws a hook but Gurreff blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurreff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Gurreff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Gurreff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gurreff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gurreff tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Gurreff back against the cage.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Gurreff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Gurreff should have avoided that one.
Gurreff throws a body shot but no joy.
Gurreff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Gurreff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurreff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurreff digs a good hook to Hall's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Gurreff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurreff moves away.
Chris Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gurreff ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Gurreff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gurreff tries to counter by clinching up but Hall breaks away and moves out of range.
Gurreff thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Gurreff ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Gurreff's head back.
Gurreff lands with a nice body punch.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noz Gurreff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gurreff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hall clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall working aggressively here.
Gurreff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gurreff's elbow.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Gurreff controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Gurreff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gurreff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurreff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurreff throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to break free but Gurreff pushes him back against the cage.
Gurreff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Gurreff controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gurreff.
Hall tries to work over Gurreff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurreff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Gurreff's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hall wants a takedown but no success here.
Gurreff stalling in the clinch.
Gurreff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
Gurreff struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Gurreff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gurreff misses with a punch to the body.
Hall tries a body shot but Gurreff blocks it.
Gurreff blocking some punches.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Gurreff avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurreff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gurreff misses with a looping left.
Noz Gurreff is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall connects with the punch.
A big right from Gurreff misses.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gurreff with a body shot.
Hall lunges at Gurreff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gurreff's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurreff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gurreff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gurreff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurreff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall throws a combination. Gurreff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gurreff on the side of the head.
Gurreff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hall on the side of the head.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Gurreff misses.
Gurreff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gurreff loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Gurreff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall throws the left hand but Gurreff avoids the punch easily.
Gurreff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Gurreff throws a shot to the body.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gurreff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gurreff throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Gurreff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gurreff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall throws a body punch but Gurreff moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall throws a body punch but Gurreff moves out of range.
Gurreff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Gurreff's shoulder, as Gurreff tries to avoid the shot.
Gurreff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gurreff scores with a punch to the head.
Gurreff lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gurreff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall throws the left hand but Gurreff avoids the punch easily.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurreff moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Gurreff as he connects with a hook.
Hall misses with a hook
and Gurreff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall clinches up with Gurreff and pushes him back against the cage.
Gurreff prevents a body shot from Hall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall misses with some punches.
Gurreff has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
A short left from Gurreff.
Gurreff can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
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 Noz Gurreff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gurreff misses with a hook.
Gurreff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Gurreff scores with a jab to the head.
Gurreff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gurreff.
Hall swings for the body but Gurreff moves out of range.
Nice cross by Gurreff.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Gurreff throws out a powerful jab.
Hall is rocked!
Hall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gurreff finds it's way round the side to connect with Hall's head.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Gurreff finish him?
Gurreff drops Hall with a naaaaasty hook - Hall is in real trouble here! Gurreff dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noz Gurreff!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Noz Gurreff made sure he mentioned Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Bittor Xavier 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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182 lbs
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184 lbs
31 - 26 - 0 |
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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
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Von Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier slips a straight right by Hammer.
And Xavier tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
so Xavier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Xavier trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Xavier advances position into side control!
Hammer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Xavier is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Xavier seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hammer is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hammer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hammer and Xavier has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Xavier trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammer is defending well.
Xavier has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hammer just holding on.
Hammer 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.
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.
Xavier looking to secure an arm triangle but Hammer defends it well.
Xavier misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xavier on the ground.
Xavier seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hammer is holding on tight.
Xavier landing punches.
Xavier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hammer has worked his arm free - good work by Hammer!
Xavier is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammer is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Xavier in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hammer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutzack Jnr has chosen Scream and Shoot the metal version as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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166 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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nutzack Jnr.
Stark feints and as Nutzack Jnr raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stark 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.
Stark landing some decent shots from guard.
Stark trying to control but Nutzack Jnr is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nutzack Jnr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark wants to control from the top but Nutzack Jnr keeps moving.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nutzack Jnr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark wants to control from the top but Nutzack Jnr keeps moving.
Nutzack Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nutzack Jnr slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nutzack Jnr tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nutzack Jnr to the ground. Nutzack Jnr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nutzack Jnr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nutzack Jnr defends it nicely.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a two punch combination.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark thows a huge punch but Nutzack Jnr dodges it nicely.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nutzack Jnr taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Nutzack Jnr defends it.
Stark 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.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nutzack Jnr defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nutzack Jnr tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Stark.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nutzack Jnr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nutzack Jnr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickon Stark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nutzack Jnr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Nutzack Jnr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nutzack Jnr throws a leg kick but Stark moved away.
Stark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stark throws a series of punches but Nutzack Jnr avoids them all with ease.
Nutzack Jnr gets caught flat footed, as Stark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Nutzack Jnr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark has control of Nutzack Jnr's left arm, preventing Nutzack Jnr from doing any damage.
Stark'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.
Nutzack Jnr gets to his feet - Stark follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark scores with a takedown into Nutzack Jnr's guard.
Nutzack Jnr is looking to stand up but Stark isn't so interested in that idea.
Stark trying to control but Nutzack Jnr is working from the bottom.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Nutzack Jnr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nutzack Jnr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rickon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark is controlling Nutzack Jnr's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nutzack Jnr wants to stand but Stark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stark has his hands on Nutzack Jnr's head, controlling the position.
Stark 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.
Nutzack Jnr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nutzack Jnr has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nutzack Jnr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nutzack Jnr lands a couple of digs.
Nutzack Jnr preventing the sweep.
Stark controlling the position.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutzack Jnr can do to turn this around?
Nutzack Jnr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nutzack Jnr gets to his feet. Stark looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nutzack Jnr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harry Nutzack Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rickon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stark counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nutzack Jnr's half guard.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stark working Nutzack Jnr over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickon Stark 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!
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Nutzack Jnr unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nutzack Jnr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Stark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nutzack Jnr sprawls and moves away.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nutzack Jnr throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr throws a counter combo.
A jab-cross combination lands for Nutzack Jnr and sends Stark crashing to the mat! Nutzack Jnr follows him down to the mat - Stark regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark is controlling Nutzack Jnr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutzack Jnr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nutzack Jnr tries to stand and escape but Stark is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutzack Jnr is working away from the top position though.
Nutzack Jnr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark tries to kick Nutzack Jnr off but Nutzack Jnr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark controlling the position for now.
Nutzack Jnr thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nutzack Jnr preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nutzack Jnr.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
Nutzack Jnr lands a jab-cross combination.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nutzack Jnr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nutzack Jnr lands a takedown into guard.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutzack Jnr manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark wants to control from the top but Nutzack Jnr keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr has momentary wrist control but Stark slips an elbow through the middle.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nutzack Jnr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nutzack Jnr wants to stand up but Stark is controlling him.
Rickon Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nutzack Jnr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Stark passes Nutzack Jnr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutzack Jnr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stark in particular looking to stall.
Nutzack Jnr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nutzack Jnr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harry Nutzack Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark tries to bum rush Nutzack Jnr with a series of wild strikes but Nutzack Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rickon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Nutzack Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stark 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickon Stark!
Rickon Stark very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Zangief (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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252 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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247 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudy Pu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zangief slows the pace down in half guard.
Pu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zangief.
Zangief looks to land a strike but Pu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zangief has passed into side control.
Zangief throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Pu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Zangief are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief trying to control the action but Pu is working from the bottom.
Pu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zangief wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zangief working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pu prevents Zangief from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zangief asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pu struggling a bit here.
Pu is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zangief goes for a double leg but Pu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pu continues to drive forward.
Pu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zangief momentarily.
Pu misses with a hook.
Zangief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zangief keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zangief shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pu tries to bum rush Zangief with a series of wild strikes but Zangief uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zangief feints and as Pu raises his hands in defense, Zangief changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu looking to control.
Pu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zangief trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zangief is stalling in the full guard.
Zangief trying to control but Pu is working from the bottom.
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.
Pu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pu throws a right and a left that Zangief avoids nicely.
Zangief chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pu can pounce on him.
Zangief will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rudy Pu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Zangief.
Pu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zangief.
Nice body punch from Pu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Pu as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Pu misses its intended target.
Rudy Pu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zangief checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Zangief will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zangief looks for a takedown but Pu sprawls well.
Pu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pu takes the fight into the clinch.
Pu gets underhooks to prevent Zangief's takedown attempt.
Pu misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zangief - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zangief goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pu prevents it.
Rudy Pu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Zangief.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pu is trying to break the clinch but Zangief is controlling him.
Pu scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief is trying to pull guard but Pu has him pressed against the cage.
Pu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zangief backwards.
Pu looking to stall.
Pu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pu.
Pu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pu stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zangief is trying to pull guard but Pu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zangief working hard to break the clinch.
Zangief working hard to break the clinch.
Zangief wants the takedown. Pu is fighting it off but Zangief persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pu's guard against the cage.
Pu wants to sweep here but Zangief controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief passes Pu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pu tries to get to full guard but Zangief has control of the leg.
Pu gets back to full guard.
Zangief stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pu is pulling down on Zangief's head to control his posture.
Victor Zangief has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu keeping moving, preventing Zangief from controlling successfully.
Pu has control of Zangief's left arm, preventing Zangief from doing any damage.
Zangief trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pu tries to clinch up.
Pu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zangief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Pu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zangief drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zangief stays in close to Pu's body and controls the position.
Pu wants to stand up but Zangief is controlling him.
Zangief tries to free his leg and advance position but Pu is retaining full guard.
Zangief is looking to stand up but Pu won't let him.
Zangief passes Pu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zangief is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pu is just riding it out for now. Zangief eventually gives up the hold.
Pu is trying to control but can't.
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 Rudy Pu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zangief slips a jab and a cross from Pu.
Zangief dives in for a single leg takedown but Pu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Pu backs off Zangief throws a huge counter combo but Pu manages to avoid it all.
Pu throws a hook but Zangief blocks it.
Zangief shoots in looking for a takedown but Pu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zangief's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zangief throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pu was covering up waiting for the punch and Zangief finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pu controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief throws a big elbow that misses.
Pu keeping moving, preventing Zangief from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pu is trying to keep Zangief in close.
Pu keeping moving, preventing Zangief from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pu slips a jab and a cross from Zangief.
Zangief gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zangief with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rudy Pu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Zangief.
Zangief takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pu swinging wildly here.
Pu scores with a jab.
Zangief slips a jab from Pu.
Zangief shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pu is trying to defend but Zangief finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Zangief content to control rather than advance.
Pu trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu is pressing down on Zangief's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zangief controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zangief wants to control from the top but Pu keeps moving.
Zangief is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zangief trying to control but Pu is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Pu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zangief doesn't seem phased though.
Zangief takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zangief closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pu circles away.
Pu scores with a nice strike.
Zangief changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pu tries to avoid it but Zangief manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pu to the ground. Pu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zangief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zangief doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zangief takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pu connects with a right hand. Zangief shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Pu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pu 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Pu!
Rudy Pu gave a mention to Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost's entrance music is O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. A fine choice. Jensen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Devour . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frost scores with a sloppy right hand. Jensen should have avoided that one.
Frost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jensen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Frost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jensen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frost instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Jensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Jensen blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Jensen's head.
Frost is pushing Jensen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jensen up against the cage.
Jensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Jensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost stops a takedown attempt from Jensen.
Frost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jensen blocks a body shot from Frost.
Jensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jensen misses with a body punch.
Frost is trying to push Jensen away but Jensen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Jensen.
Jensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jensen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost stalling the fight.
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost slips a jab from Jensen.
Jensen takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jensen. That did some damage!
Jensen lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Jensen moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jensen! But no joy.
Jensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Frost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jensen thinking.
Jensen throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
Jensen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFrost.
An inside leg kick lands from Jensen.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Frost.
Jensen misses with a looping right.
Jensen throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Jensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jensen's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Frost lands a leg kick that knocks Jensen off balance momentarily.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frost quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jensen scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Jensen misses with a straight left.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Jensen throws a counter combo.
Gunnar Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Jensen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jensen misses the target.
Donk. Frost catches Jensen right on the button with a cross.
Jensen misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
Jensen missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frost throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Jensen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Jensen down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen misses with a right hand
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frost scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Jensen throws a lazy head kick
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jensen blocks a head kick by Frost.
A little jabbing left from Jensen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jensen misses with a low kick.
Jensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost drops his hands momentarily and Jensen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost cracks the inside of Jensen's front leg.
Jensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jensen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Jensen backing up. Jensen nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Jensen misses with a kick to the body
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jensen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frost lands with a right hand.
Jensen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jensen at a distance.
Frost fakes the leg kick and cracks Jensen in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Jensen misses.
Jensen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frost. Frost obviously looking to wear him down.
Jensen lands a head kick. Frost smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Frost.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Jensen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Jensen throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Jensen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jensen blocks a jab.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jensen. Beautiful body shot.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Jensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen misses with a wild combination.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jensen.
Jensen missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jensen scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost lands a jab to Jensen's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Frost throws a lazy head kick
and Jensen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jensen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost avoids the head kick by Jensen.
Frost lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Frost misses with a hook to the body
and Jensen counters with a good, hard body kick but Frost shrugs it off.
Frost takes one on the button.
Jensen misses the shot to the body.
Frost lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen takes one to the side of the head.
Jensen lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
Jensen tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Jensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jensen misses with a hook
and Frost finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jensen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Jensen sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Olaf Frost did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Frost tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Jensen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jensen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Frost.
An inside leg kick lands from Frost.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jensen can't break the clinch.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jensen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jensen throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jensen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Frost is trying to improve his position.
Frost is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jensen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Frost keeping control of the position.
Frost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Frost is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jensen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frost to regain full guard.
Frost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jensen looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frost wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Jensen is retaining full guard.
Jensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jensen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Frost puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Frost content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost wants to stand up but Jensen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost had his way with Gunnar Jensen in 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. This is the final round!
Jensen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Jensen ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jensen throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Jensen lands a front kick.
Jensen works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen walks into a jab.
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jensen, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost pushes off an throws an elbow but Jensen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Frost throws an elbow but misses.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost landing knees to the body.
Jensen is leaning against Frost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Frost.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jensen lands with a light punch inside.
Jensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Jensen is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnar Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Jensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Jensen has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jensen managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Jensen misses with some punches.
Jensen tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Jensen on the inside.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jensens head.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost lands an elbow inside that Jensen shrugs off.
Jensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frost is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost wants to stall.
Frost misses with an elbow strike.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jensen is defending well for now.
Jensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jensen misses with the head strike.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jensen can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Jensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frost blocks a body shot from Jensen.
Jensen tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Jensen back against the cage.
Jensen tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Jensen.
Jensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen misses with the head strike.
Jensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frost, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Olaf Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd Ferguson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Rackham throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Rackham throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Rackham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rackham moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
We've been told by Rackham's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferguson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rackham.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ferguson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Rackham avoids it with no problem.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rackham is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rackham does no damage.
Rackham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Rackham.
Rackham throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow Rackham down.
Ferguson slips a jab from Rackham.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid 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!
Ferguson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson lunges at Rackham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rackham's hand.
Rackham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rackham fails to land with a series of punches.
Rackham looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Rackham.
Rackham misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Rackham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Rackham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferguson's head.
Rackham misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson tries a quick counter leg kick but Rackham is wise to it.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Rackham misses with an elbow strike.
Rackham dodges an elbow strike from Ferguson.
Ferguson stalls.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ferguson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rackham's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Rackham stalling against the cage.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Rackham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rackham tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Rackham blocks it.
Ferguson keeps control of Rackham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from Rackham.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Rackham is blocking nicely.
Rackham missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turd Ferguson will probably get the nod.
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.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rackham doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Rackham moves out of range easily.
Rackham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rackham lands a really nice looking cross but Ferguson seems unphased.
Rackham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react.
Rackham misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ferguson swings for the body but Rackham moves out of range.
Rackham motions for Ferguson to come forward. Rackham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson tries a low kick but Rackham avoids it.
Rackham misses with a straight right.
Ferguson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Rackham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rackham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rackham walks into a left hand.
Ferguson tries to score with a low kick but Rackham moves his leg out of the way.
Rackham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Rackham. Those never looked like landing.
Ferguson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rackham throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Rackham avoids it with no problem.
Rackham looks for the body kick but Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham misses with a body kick.
Ferguson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rackham misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferguson checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rackham. That did some damage!
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!
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rackham misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Rackham takes a shot to the head.
Rackham managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson stalling the fight.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rackham is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rackham manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
Rackham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
Rackham scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ferguson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rackham breaks from the clinch.
Rackham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rackham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson cracks the inside of Rackham's front leg.
Ferguson takes a swing at Rackham's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries a low kick but Rackham avoids it.
Rackham tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rackham blocks it well.
Rackham has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turd Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rackham misses with some punches.
Rackham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from Rackham.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rackham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
Rackham working aggressively here.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rackham stalls.
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 Jack Rackham will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rackham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rackham closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rackham blocks an elbow strike.
Rackham breaks the clinch.
Jack Rackham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
Rackham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Rackham moves out of range.
Rackham avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferguson throws an elbow but misses.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands an elbow that stopped Rackham in his tracks for a moment.
Rackham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rackham misses with an elbow over the top.
Rackham is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling him.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rackham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rackham missing with knees to the body.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferguson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson is rocked!
Rackham throws a big uppercut that drops Ferguson! More strikes from Rackham and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ferguson lies dazed against the cage as Rackham celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Jack Rackham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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