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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shalako Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazushi Sakuraba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shalako Carlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sakuraba stands and throws Carlin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sakuraba lands some shots froms side control.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Carlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlin is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound from side control.
Sakuraba lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carlin down.
Sakuraba is trying to ground and pound but Carlin uses the momentary lack of control by Sakuraba to regain half guard.
Sakuraba thows a huge punch but Carlin dodges it nicely.
Carlin is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakuraba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carlin can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlin wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba wants to control the pace but Carlin is squirming around nicely.
Carlin working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Carlin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba avoids the attempt from Carlin to control.
Sakuraba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carlin looks a forlorn figure.
Carlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sakuraba breaks from Carlin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sakuraba working for a guillotine from mount but Carlin is in no mood to give up.
Carlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sakuraba working Carlin over with strikes here.
Sakuraba unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to control but Carlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sakuraba lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sakuraba 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.
Carlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sakuraba lands a couple of good shots and Carlin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba 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.
Carlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlin darts in and clinches Sakuraba up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Carlin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but Carlin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carlin lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Carlin.
Carlin taking a breather.
Carlin prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Carlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Carlin won't allow it.
Shalako Carlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
Carlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakuraba or not.
Carlin connects with a knee to the head.
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carlin lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Carlin lands a knee to the body.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
Carlin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carlin to keep the fight standing.
Sakuraba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
A low kick from Sakuraba misses
and Carlin counters with a two punch combo.
Carlin throws a right and a left that Sakuraba avoids nicely.
Shalako Carlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Carlin.
Carlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakuraba misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlin moves into the clinch.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlin breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin staying out of range there.
Carlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Carlin.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carlin but Carlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carlin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlin.
Carlin throws a head kick that misses.
Carlin sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Sakuraba to the ground! Carlin dives into full mount looking to finish!
Sakuraba is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlin connects with a bit shot that sees Sakuraba covering up! More strikes from Carlin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Carlin is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shalako Carlin!
Shalako Carlin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jomar Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes into the arena with Petter - Det går bra nu blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jomar Requina!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Requina.
Axelsson clobbers Requina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Requina.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Requina.
The fighters circling - Requina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Requina pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Axelsson misses.
Requina tries to counter by closing the distance.
Axelsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been hearing reports that Axelsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Axelsson lands a slapping body shot.
Requina is looking to land body kicks.
Axelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Requina scores with a spinning back kick!
Axelsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Requina counters by clinching up.
Requina is pushing Axelsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Requina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Requina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to break the clinch but Requina is controlling the position.
A short left from Axelsson.
Requina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Requina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsson lands with a left to the head.
Requina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsson is trying to break free.
Requina tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsson working aggressively here.
Requina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelssons head.
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson blocking some punches.
Requina has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Requina can turn it around.
Axelsson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Requina.
Requina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsson breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Requina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axelsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Requina.
A looping hook to the body misses from Requina. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Requina tries to land a front kick but Axelsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Requina lands a nice looking kick to the body. Axelsson takes a step back to recover.
Requina misses with a low kick.
Axelsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Axelsson blocks a jab.
Requina misses with a head kick.
Jomar Requina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Requina.
Axelsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Requina. That one must have hurt.
Requina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Requina there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Axelsson avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Axelsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jomar Requina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Axelsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Requina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Requina.
Axelsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Requina's head backwards.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Requina moves away.
Axelsson lands with a good body shot.
Axelsson connects with a right hand. Requina shakes it off.
Requina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Requina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Axelsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Axelsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Axelsson slips a jab from Requina.
Axelsson throws a body punch but Requina moves out of range.
Axelsson avoids a kick to the body.
Requina misses with a straight right.
As Requina looks to move away, Axelsson throws a big counter combo bu Requina just gets out of the way.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Requina is just out of range.
Requina tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Axelsson.
Requina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Requina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Axelsson cracks Requina with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Requina thuds his shin into the meat of Axelsson's side.
Axelsson lands a head shot.
Requina throws out a leg kick but Axelsson moves out of range and Requina only half commits.
Requina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axelsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jomar Requina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Axelsson misses with a takedown attempt - Requina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Axelsson is looking to wear down Requina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Requina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Requina thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Axelsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Requina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Axelsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Requina has closed the distance and engaged Axelsson in a clinch.
Axelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Requina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Requina working aggressively here.
Requina tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsson takes a shot to the head.
Requina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Requina is looking to control Axelsson's arms but Axelsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Requina has his back to the cage.
Requina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina blocks an uppercut.
Requina blocks an uppercut.
Requina throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson manages to break the clinch.
Axelsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Requina at a distance.
Requina throws the kick towards the body but Axelsson avoids it.
Requina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Requina manages to avoid it.
Axelsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Axelsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Requina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Axelsson blocks the leg kick.
Axelsson blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsson misses the target.
Requina throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson punishes Requina's body with a nice straight punch.
Requina walks into a straight right hand from Axelsson.
Jomar Requina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Requina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsson.
Requina throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Requina is predictable there
and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Requina!
Requina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Requina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Requina manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Requina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to improve his position but Requina is controlling well.
Axelsson moves into full guard.
Axelsson wants to sweep here but Requina controlling him for the moment.
Requina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Requina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axelsson is keeping the position for now.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Requina from controlling successfully.
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.
Requina content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Axelsson has locked up a guillotine! Axelsson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Requina is holding on here and Axelsson must be using up a lot of energy. Requina has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Axelsson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Axelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Johan Axelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gangnam Style by PSY. Nova Uniao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Alberto Perez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a hook but Uniao avoids it easily.
Perez cracks Uniao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Uniao blocks the low kick.
Uniao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez cracks Uniao with a good jab.
Perez moves into range and clinches up with Uniao.
Perez lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perez.
Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Perez.
Uniao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uniao misses with a body punch.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uniao blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez lands with a right to the head.
Uniao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perez lands an uppercut.
Perez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uniao backwards.
A body shot lands from Uniao.
A head punch on the inside from Uniao fails to land.
Uniao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uniao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Perez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uniao is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uniao.
Uniao jumps guard but Perez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Perez.
Uniao working aggressively here.
Perez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perez.
A head punch on the inside from Uniao fails to land.
Perez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Uniao can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Perez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Uniao can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Perez is working Uniao over against the cage.
Uniao is breathing heavily.
A short right from Perez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Uniao fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Perez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nova Uniao has been cut.
Uniao misses with a punch on the inside.
Perez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Perez on the inside.
Oh Uniao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perez has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Uniao - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Perez, and another! Uniao is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Luis Alberto Perez!
After the big win, Luis Alberto Perez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Djevelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Pun - Glamor Life. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Per Djevelsson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djevelsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Djevelsson.
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Djevelsson.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze throws a body punch but Djevelsson moves out of range.
Blaze misses with a hook. Djevelsson ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Djevelsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blaze misses the jab.
Djevelsson misses with a hook.
Blaze lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Djevelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
A telegraphed right hand from Djevelsson misses the target.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Djevelsson.
A big right from Djevelsson misses.
A shot to the liver by Blaze. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Blaze digs a good hook to Djevelsson's body.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djevelsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze moves out of range of the leg kick from Djevelsson.
Djevelsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blaze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaze cracks a nice hook into Djevelsson's ribs.
Blaze scores with a body shot.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Djevelsson.
Blaze connects with a right hand. Djevelsson shakes it off.
Blaze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Djevelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Blaze drops Djevelsson with a huge uppercut! Djevelsson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Blaze is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Blaze!
Our winner, Johnny Blaze, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Serano Lukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oko Poli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
162 lbs
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19
165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serano Lukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oko Poli!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Lukowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lukowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
Poli actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Poli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lukowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli is not content to let Lukowski control the position.
Lukowski is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
Poli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lukowski pulls his head out easily.
Poli looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lukowski pushes past his half guard into mount!
Poli is working to get back to half guard.
Poli is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Poli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lukowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
Lukowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Lukowski trying to control from half guard but Poli is working away.
Lukowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lukowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lukowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serano Lukowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lukowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lukowski tries to bum rush Poli with a series of wild strikes but Poli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lukowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lukowski connects with a jab.
Lukowski misses with a wild combination.
Lukowski misses with a double jab
and Poli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poli.
Poli forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli seems to be working for a kimura but Lukowski defends the submission attempt.
Lukowski is looking for a sweep. Poli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukowski wants to control but Poli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lukowski defends it well.
Lukowski wants to control but Poli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lukowski defends it well.
Lukowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poli wants to work for an arm triangle but Lukowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poli is breathing heavily.
Lukowski wants to control but Poli passes into side.
Lukowski struggling a bit here.
My spies in Montreal Elite Gym inform me that Poli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poli swings around for an armbar but Lukowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poli's guard.
Lukowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lukowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lukowski passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poli, who protects the arm well.
Poli manages to get back to half guard.
Poli wants to improve his position but Lukowski is controlling well.
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lukowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Lukowski seems to be working for a kimura but Poli defends the submission attempt.
Poli is refusing to be controlled, as Lukowski sits in half guard.
Poli tries to roll over but Lukowski keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serano Lukowski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Poli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poli seems to be working for a kimura but Lukowski defends the submission attempt.
Lukowski is looking for a sweep. Poli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lukowski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lukowski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poli keeps working.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
Lukowski tries for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
Poli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poli is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lukowski is tapping! Great win for Poli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oko Poli!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yushin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg - On The Boulevard. Zhu has chosen Meet Gazoo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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27
146 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yushin Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chong Zhu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zhu did well to prevent Yamamoto getting side control.
Zhu wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zhu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yamamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Zhu is doing well to control the position and prevent Yamamoto from advancing to side control.
Yamamoto uses his free foot to push down on Zhu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zhu.
Yamamoto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zhu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Zhu tries to hold on but Yamamoto pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yamamoto scoring with strikes but Zhu is staying in there.
Zhu is rocked!
Yamamoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zhu is still in real trouble! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the head.
Zhu taking shots to the head.
Yamamoto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zhu wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Yamamoto celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yushin Yamamoto!
Yushin Yamamoto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sioux Sie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemsky comes to the cage accompanied by Onward to Victory. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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38
226 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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31
220 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislav Hemsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sioux Sie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Sie coming out on top.
Sie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hemsky wants to clinch.
Sie ducks right into an uppercut from Hemsky.
Hemsky closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Hemsky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hemsky lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hemsky fails to land.
Sie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hemsky smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemsky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hemsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sie throws a body punch but Hemsky moves out of range.
A big right from Hemsky misses.
Hemsky avoids the body shot from Sie.
Hemsky misses with a right hand
letting Sie counter with a right hand.
Sie's coach down at TIGER MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ladislav Hemsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hemsky throws a jab when Sie was well out of range.
And Sie responds with a good body kick, but Hemsky manages to step out the way in time.
Hemsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hemsky won't be happy with that.
Sie is looking to take a break and control but Hemsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hemsky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sie's guard! Nice work there by Hemsky!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemsky wants to stand and escape but instead Sie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hemsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hemsky keeping moving, preventing Sie from controlling successfully.
Sie forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hemsky is just riding it out for now. Sie eventually gives up the hold.
Sie is trying to control the action in half guard but Hemsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sie is looking to advance position but Hemsky won't allow it.
Sie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Hemsky tries to get to full guard but Sie has control of the leg.
Sie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hemsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sie.
Hemsky is staying active underneath Sie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hemsky still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hemsky has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sioux Sie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hemsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sie throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hemsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hemsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sie.
Sie throws a lazy uppercut
and Hemsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Hemsky.
Hemsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sie throws a shot from downtown. Hemsky moves away and avoids it.
Hemsky throws a hook but Sie blocks it.
And Sie tries to counter it with a takedown but Hemsky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hemsky throws a jab when Sie was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sie slips a jab from Hemsky.
Hemsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hemsky jabs Sie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hemsky. No joy for Sie on that attempt.
Sie misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemsky throws a big shot that misses.
Hemsky scores with a nice head shot.
Sie connects with a high kick.
Sie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hemsky tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Hemsky.
Hemsky tries to clinch up but Sie circles away and keeps his distance.
Hemsky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hemsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sie keeps the fight on the outside.
Hemsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hemsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Hemsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hemsky blocks a head kick by Sie.
Hemsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ladislav Hemsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Hemsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sie shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sie loads up on a big right hand but Hemsky slips the punch.
Sie throws a shot from downtown. Hemsky moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sie walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Hemsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sie doesn't seem phased though.
Sie throws a right hand that Hemsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Hemsky also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Hemsky misses the target.
Sie slips a jab from Hemsky.
A head kick misses from Sie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sie. That's going to slow Hemsky down.
Hemsky misses with a wild body shot.
Sie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hemsky.
It looked like Hemsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hemsky lands a two punch combo.
Hemsky thuds his right hand into Sie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sie misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hemsky misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hemsky!
Hemsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hemsky throws a body punch but Sie moves out of range.
Hemsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hemsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sie is rocked!
Crack! Hemsky connects with the perfect overhand right and Sie falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Hemsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ladislav Hemsky!
Ladislav Hemsky managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
300 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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28
293 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damo Dustup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myoto Lachida!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lachida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dustup's guard.
Dustup tries to strike from the bottom.
Lachida wants to pass the guard but Dustup is keeping the position.
Lachida lands a couple of digs.
Lachida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dustup is keeping the position for now.
Lachida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lachida in side control lands a decent elbow.
It looks like Damo Dustup has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustup takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dustup is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dustup misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Dustup avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lachida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida in side control, throwing shots but Dustup defends.
Lachida working the ground and pound but Dustup is defending the strikes.
Lachida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lachida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dustup is trying to buck Lachida off.
Lachida goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dustup rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lachida's guard! Nice work there by Dustup!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lachida throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dustup uses it to pass to side control.
Dustup tries to stand but Lachida is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lachida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lachida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lachida is not content to let Dustup control the position.
Dustup knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lachida on the ground.
Lachida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dustup pulls his head out easily.
Lachida gets full guard.
Dustup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lachida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dustup has managed to get both his arms back between Lachida's legs - danger averted.
Lachida keeping moving, preventing Dustup from controlling successfully.
Dustup connects with a couple of short punches.
Dustup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dustup wanted to stand there but Lachida had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dustup keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lachida's head.
Lachida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dustup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dustup has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dustup cracks Lachida with a solid left hand.
Dustup working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lachida's head.
Dustup would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dustup wants to control from the top but Lachida keeps moving.
Lachida has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dustup should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lachida has tightened it up now! Dustup should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Myoto Lachida!
A very excited looking Myoto Lachida rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Master Wong!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong shoots for a double leg takedown but Kent sprawls well. He's pushed Wong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kent moves into range and clinches up with Wong.
Wong wants a takedown but no success here.
Wong tries to score a body lock takedown but Kent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
Kent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wongs head.
Kent prevents the takedown attempt.
Kent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Wong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kent has Wong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kent pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wong tumbling to the mat - Kent dives into Wong's guard.
Kent trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent wants to stand and escape but instead Wong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kent on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kent tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong landing some decent shots from guard.
Kent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wong is aware though and is defending well.
Wong lands a couple of digs.
Wong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kent's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wong chips away with some ground and pound.
Wong works over Kent with some ground and pound from guard.
Wong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wong stands up over Kent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong lands a couple of digs.
Kent is rocked!
Wong postures up and lands a big shot to Kent's brow.
Kent is looking to sweep but instead, Wong has passed into half guard.
Wong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wong working over Kent with some ground and pound. Kent looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kent is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kent is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kent looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent taking some punishment here, with Wong in his half guard.
Kent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wong is nestled in close to Kent, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kent is trying to stand up here but Wong is controlling him well.
Wong working over Kent with some ground and pound. Kent looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Wong.
Wong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kent on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Kent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong is nestled in close to Kent, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kent is looking to improve his position.
Kent seems to have got his legs back now.
Kent on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wong lands with a punch from half guard.
Wong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wong connects with a nice short shot to Kent's temple.
Wong is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kent is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wong fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kent from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wong! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Wong!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lasi Kukko 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dickie Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Kukko.
Kukko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crash's guard.
Kukko postures up and lands a big shot to Crash's brow.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Crash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko postures up.
Kukko trying to control but Crash is working from the bottom.
Kukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko won't allow Crash to sweep him here.
Kukko stays in close to Crash's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Kukko misses.
Crash slips a straight right by Kukko.
As Kukko looks to move away, Crash throws a big counter combo bu Kukko just gets out of the way.
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but Crash slips the punch.
Kukko fails with the takedown
and Crash counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crash.
Crash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kukko.
Crash pushes off an throws an elbow but Kukko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kukko can't break the clinch.
Kukko gets through Crash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukko avoids it.
Kukko avoids a wild elbow strike from Crash.
Kukko effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kukko as Crash tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kukko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crash stopping the sweep attempt from Kukko.
Kukko working for a triangle but Crash defends it easily.
Crash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crash looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash is stalling in the full guard.
Crash won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
Crash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crash trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kukko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crash defends well and Kukko ends up having to push Crash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukko.
Kukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crash staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Crash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Crash makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crash but Crash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dickie Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Crash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crash moves out of range as Kukko strikes.
Kukko throws a body punch but Crash moves out of range.
Crash moves in looking to clinch but Kukko pushes him off.
Kukko cracks Crash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crash lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kukko blocks a head kick by Crash.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crash counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crash is out of range.
Crash looks to land a combination. Kukko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kukko lands a jab to the head.
Kukko sizes up Crash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crash slips a straight right by Kukko.
Lasi Kukko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kukko shoots in but Crash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Kukko fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Kukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with Crash, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes Crash against the cage but Crash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dickie Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Kukko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crash scoring well with a low kick there.
Crash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Kukko throws a jab when Crash was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Kukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kukko throws a body punch but Crash moves out of range.
Crash misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Kukko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crash tries to clinch but Kukko is having none of it.
Crash slips under a jab from Kukko.
Crash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crash there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kukko momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Crash. Beautiful body shot.
Kukko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko lunges at Crash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crash's hand.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
Crash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kukko misses the jab.
Crash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickie Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kukko throws a hook but Crash blocks it.
Kukko throws a solid leg kick but Crash takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kukko.
Kukko throws a wild body kick that Crash sees coming a mile off.
Crash throws a lazy right hand but Kukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kukko flicks out a counter leg kick but Crash steps away.
Kukko throws a body shot but no joy.
Crash throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crash tries to close the distance and clinch but Kukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crash throws a right and a left that Kukko avoids nicely.
Crash is looking to clinch but Kukko is avoiding it.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crash.
Crash tried to counter with a leg kick but Kukko avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko throws a combination that misses
letting Crash counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Lasi Kukko's cut even more.
Kukko throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kukko lands a glancing blow to the side of Crash's head.
Kukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukko manages to avoid it.
Kukko cracks a nice hook into Crash's ribs.
Crash scores with a nice right hand.
Kukko tests Crash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukko throws a push kick but Crash slaps the foot to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crash enables Kukko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crash is looking to regain half guard here but Kukko keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash is working hard here to advance position.
Kukko is trying to ground and pound but Crash uses the momentary lack of control by Kukko to regain half guard.
Kukko is keen to just control but Crash is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lasi Kukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crash delivers a nice body kick.
Crash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukko.
Crash darts in and clinches Kukko up against the cage.
Kukko pulls guard effortlessly.
Crash stays in close to Kukko's body and controls the position.
Kukko looking to control.
Lasi Kukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kukko has his foot on Crash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crash works his way back into a safe position though.
Crash wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crash'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to control the position.
Kukko working for submissions but it's allowed Crash to get to half guard.
Crash uses his free foot to push down on Kukko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kukko.
Kukko reaches up and holds on to Crash to control the position.
Dickie Crash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kukko prevents Crash from taking his back.
Crash wants to control the pace but Kukko is squirming around nicely.
Kukko wants to hold on but Crash pushes him away.
Crash with shots to the head and body - Kukko looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crash 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.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Crash blocks nicely.
Crash keeping full guard, as Kukko tries to pass.
Crash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lasi Kukko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.
Kukko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kukko trying to control but Crash is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kukko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crash doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dickie Crash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kukko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Kukko!
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