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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stone Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Obasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mountain tries to roll over but Obasi keeps him under control.
Mountain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mountain trying to control from the bottom.
Mountain gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obasi trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
Obasi throws a big elbow that misses.
Mountain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obasi manages to get himself to full guard.
Mountain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obasi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obasi tries to get out of the position.
Obasi wants to stand but Mountain is controlling the position.
Mountain throwing strikes but missing.
Mountain throwing strikes from guard but Obasi blocks nicely.
Obasi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obasi tries to avoid it but Mountain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obasi to the ground. Obasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obasi tries to counter with a takedown but Mountain is quick to defend against it.
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Mountain tries to counter it with a takedown but Obasi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Obasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Mountain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mountain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obasi tries to avoid it but Mountain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obasi to the ground. Obasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mountain shoots in looking for a takedown but Obasi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mountain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obasi throws a big counter combination but Mountain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
John Obasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stone Mountain.
Mountain gets the takedown into side control.
Mountain is trying to ground and pound but Obasi uses the momentary lack of control by Mountain to regain half guard.
Obasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mountain on the ground.
Mountain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obasi defending well though.
Mountain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Obasi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mountain scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Obasi to regain full guard.
Mountain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obasi is looking to stand up but Mountain isn't so interested in that idea.
Mountain looking to pass the guard.
Mountain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mountain lands a couple of elbows.
Mountain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obasi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stone Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obasi is looking to clinch.
Mountain with the counter takedown but Obasi avoids it easily.
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.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obasi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mountain has a takedown stuffed.
Obasi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mountain sprawls and moves away.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt - Obasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mountain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obasi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mountain shoots for a takedown but Obasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt.
Obasi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Obasi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Obasi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mountain to the ground. Obasi is now in Mountain's guard.
Mountain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mountain keeping full guard, as Obasi tries to pass.
Mountain managing to control the position.
Obasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mountain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mountain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obasi preventing the sweep.
Obasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mountain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mountain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi won't allow Mountain to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mountain gets a double leg takedown into Obasi's guard.
John Obasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mountain throws an elbow that misses. Obasi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mountain's guard. Nice move by Obasi!
Mountain pulls Obasi in close to prevent any damage.
Mountain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mountain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mountain trying to control the position here.
Obasi stops Mountain from standing up.
Mountain has control of Obasi's left arm, preventing Obasi from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obasi trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
Obasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mountain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obasi manages to get himself to full guard.
Mountain cracks Obasi with a solid left hand.
Obasi wants to stand up but Mountain is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain landing some decent shots from guard.
Obasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mountain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obasi clinches.
Mountain being controlled against the cage.
Mountain prevents the takedown attempt.
Mountain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obasi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mountain avoiding damage as Obasi throws knees to the body.
Obasi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi trying to control the position but instead, Mountain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Obasi into the cage.
Obasi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mountain as Obasi tries to tie him up.
Mountain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Obasi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Obasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stone Mountain.
Mountain is working for takedown but Obasi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obasi'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.
Obasi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obasi wants to get back to his feet but Mountain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mountain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obasi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Obasi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mountain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obasi avoids it really well and circles away.
Obasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around?
Mountain fails to land the takedown.
Mountain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obasi swivels and escapes.
Obasi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Obasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stone Mountain.
Mountain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obasi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mountain is fending him off so far but Obasi persists. Nope, Mountain circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain dives in and grabs Obasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obasi pushes down on Mountain's head and hops out.
Mountain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obasi circles away.
Mountain has his takedown stuffed
and Obasi counters with a left and a right that stings Mountain.
John Obasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mountain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obasi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mountain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Obasi working the ground and pound from side control.
Mountain is trying to get back to half guard.
Obasi trying to control the action but Mountain is working from the bottom.
Obasi 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Obasi.
Mountain is looking for a sweep.
Mountain can't do much from the bottom here.
Mountain 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain regains half guard, as Obasi was trying to land strikes.
Obasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obasi is thwarting Mountain's attempts to control the position.
Obasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mountain is looking to escape.
Obasi controlling the action here.
Mountain tries to roll over but Obasi keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mountain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mountain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Obasi wants to pass the guard but Mountain is keeping the position.
Obasi trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obasi but Obasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Mountain. Mountain gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Obasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mountain.
Obasi tries to counter by clinching up but Mountain breaks away and moves out of range.
Obasi gets a clinch.
Obasi lands a left hand.
Obasi prevents the takedown attempt.
Obasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mountain wants a takedown.
Mountain can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Obasi.
Good body shot from Obasi.
Stone Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Obasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obasi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Obasi!
A relieved looking John Obasi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RedHEED StepChild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergi Vodkf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergi Vodkf struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Montreal, RedHEED StepChild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergi Vodkf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vodkf takes one to the chin there.
Vodkf looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
StepChild looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
StepChild lands with a hook. Vodkf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
StepChild scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
StepChild cracks a nice hook into Vodkf's ribs.
Oh, that's a big right hand from StepChild and Vodkf goes tumbling to the canvas! StepChild follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Vodkf is rocked!
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!
StepChild seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vodkf is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). RedHEED StepChild!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lip Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lip Ton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lip Ton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Bags!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bags.
Ton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bags sprawls and moves away.
Bags looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ton showed some decent athleticism there.
Ton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ton working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bags turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ton off and cradles Bags's limp body as Ton celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lip Ton!
Lip Ton gave a mention to Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Joe Bags was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Goyf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David's entrance music is The Who - Baba O'Riley. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Goyf's choice of entrance music: Disturbed - Asylum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
29 - 27 - 0 |
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212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tarmo Goyf!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David throws a head kick but Goyf moves out of range.
Goyf throws a head kick that misses.
David tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goyf throws a sloppy head kick
and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
David content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goyf won't allow David to pass to mount.
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goyf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with David. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
David thows a huge punch but Goyf dodges it nicely.
Goyf is trying to stand up here but David is controlling him well.
David looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goyf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goyf tries to kick David off but David keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
David landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goyf is trying to stand up here but David is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goyf won't allow David to pass to mount.
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goyf is trying to stand back up but David is controlling him
David is controlling the pace.
Goyf felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goyf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goyf pushes David off looking to stand but David dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goyf wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
David tries to land knees in the clinch but Goyf avoids the damage to the body.
David is pushing Goyf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goyf being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
David has Goyf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goyf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
David dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
David tries to land knees in the clinch but Goyf avoids the damage to the body.
David is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
David stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goyf managing to block the knees to the body from David.
Goyf takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on David - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
David goes for a takedown attempt but Goyf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David tries to clinch but Goyf moves out of range.
David throws a low kick but Goyf moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Goyf.
Goyf throws a head kick that misses.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goyf moves away.
David chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goyf misses with a head kick.
Goyf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David is looking to chop away at Goyf's legs.
Goyf scores with a head kick. David tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Goyf checks a leg kick.
Goyf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goyf connects with a high 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!
David tries to work over Goyf's front leg with a kick but Goyf checks it.
Goyf tries a head kick but it misses.
Goyf scores with a head kick.
Goyf checks a leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Goyf! David is out on his feet! Goyf rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - David is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! David is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Goyf!
A very excited looking Tarmo Goyf 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogan is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogan is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee prevents Rogan from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan wants to stand back up but Lee manages to pass into side control.
Rogan tries to escape but Lee is in control.
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lee landing strikes.
It looks like Jeff Rogan has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a kimura but Rogan is defending well.
Rogan tries to escape but Lee is in control.
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rogan wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rogan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Elite Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Rogan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee has an Americana. Rogan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lee is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lee hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Freddy Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Sanderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Sanderson looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanderson won't be happy with that.
Sanderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
Sanderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sanderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanderson defending against the ground and pound.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanderson some visible discomfort.
Sanderson is trying to buck Brown off.
Sanderson defending against the ground and pound.
Sanderson is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanderson's head but Sanderson avoids it well.
Sanderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brown is putting a hurting on Sanderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanderson's head but Sanderson avoids it well.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sanderson is rocked!
Sanderson wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working Sanderson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown prevents Sanderson from escaping the position.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanderson some visible discomfort.
Sanderson is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Sanderson is trying to buck Brown off.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sanderson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Brown can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If I Can't - 50 Cent. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunta Kinte!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinte lands with a right hand.
Ioannidis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kinte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kinte trying to keep a closed guard but Ioannidis is proving a slippery customer.
Ioannidis stopping the sweep attempt from Kinte.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kinte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ioannidis trying to control but Kinte is working from the bottom.
Kinte wants to improve his position but instead Ioannidis has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannidis is keen to just control but Kinte is a slippery customer.
Kinte desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinte tries to get to full guard but Ioannidis has control of the leg.
Kinte controlling the position well.
Ioannidis controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinte scores with a shot to the body.
Kinte has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ioannidis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ioannidis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ioannidis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kinte throws a head kick that misses.
Ioannidis checks a low kick from Kinte.
Kinte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ioannidis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ioannidis misses with a wild body shot.
Ioannidis darts in looking for a takedown but Kinte gets double underhooks and turns Ioannidis into the cage.
Kinte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ioannidis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kinte throws a chopping leg kick but Ioannidis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kunta Kinte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ioannidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ioannidis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kinte.
A bone on bone clash there as Ioannidis blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kinte is trying to defend but Ioannidis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kinte works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kinte wants to stand but Ioannidis is controlling the position.
Kinte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ioannidis gets back to full guard.
Ioannidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ioannidis, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis pulls Kinte in close to his closed guard and prevents Kinte from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kinte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ioannidis is keeping the position for now.
Ioannidis trying to control the position here.
Ioannidis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kinte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinte tries to free his leg and advance position but Ioannidis is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kunta Kinte 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.
Kinte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ioannidis's head.
It looks like Aristos Ioannidis has been cut.
Ioannidis shoots for a double leg takedown but Kinte sprawls well. He's pushed Ioannidis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ioannidis feints and as Kinte raises his hands in defense, Ioannidis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ioannidis wants to control from the top but Kinte keeps moving.
Kinte is trying to control the position but Ioannidis postures up.
Kinte keeping moving, preventing Ioannidis from controlling successfully.
Ioannidis passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kinte trying to hold on to Ioannidis's head to control him but Ioannidis postures up.
Kinte tries to get to full guard but Ioannidis has control of the leg.
Ioannidis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ioannidis is stalling here. Kinte is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ioannidis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kinte has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ioannidis keeps working.
Ioannidis can't do much from the bottom here.
Ioannidis regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ioannidis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kinte has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ioannidis is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis keeping moving, preventing Kinte from controlling successfully.
Kinte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ioannidis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ioannidis wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kinte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinte wants to land a leg kick but Ioannidis is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinte misses the target.
Ioannidis blocks a head kick by Kinte.
Kinte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ioannidis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown but Kinte shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristos Ioannidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinte scores with a nice right hand.
Kunta Kinte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ioannidis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kinte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ioannidis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aristos Ioannidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ioannidis misses with a takedown attempt - Kinte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Kinte does it's job there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Kinte misses
and Ioannidis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kinte won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinte is holding Ioannidis down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kunta Kinte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aristos Ioannidis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kinte as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kinte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kinte rushes Ioannidis and presses him up against the cage.
Kinte misses with some punches.
Kinte has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannidis.
Ioannidis can't get the takedown.
Ioannidis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kinte clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Kinte's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinte manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ioannidis's guard. Nice work there by Kinte.
Kinte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kinte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ioannidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis trying to keep a closed guard but Kinte is proving a slippery customer.
Kinte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ioannidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ioannidis wants to sweep here but Kinte controlling him for the moment.
Ioannidis keeping moving, preventing Kinte from controlling successfully.
Kinte preventing the sweep.
Kunta Kinte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Ioannidis has his foot on Kinte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kinte works his way back into a safe position though.
Ioannidis controls Kinte momentarily but Kinte frees himself.
Ioannidis keeping full guard, as Kinte tries to pass.
Ioannidis wants to sweep but no luck.
Ioannidis is pulling down on Kinte's head. It's preventing any offense from Kinte, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ioannidis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis throws out a loose jab but Kinte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinte throws a head kick that misses.
Kinte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ioannidis checks it well.
That kick from Kinte tenderised Ioannidis's leg. Ioannidis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinte as he connects with a hook.
Kinte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kinte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ioannidiss head.
Kinte misses with a knee to the head.
Ioannidis goes for a takedown attempt but Kinte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristos Ioannidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ioannidis avoids the head kick by Kinte.
Ioannidis darts in and clinches Kinte up against the cage.
Ioannidis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kinte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ioannidis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kinte defends well and Ioannidis ends up having to push Kinte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ioannidis lands with a nice body kick.
Ioannidis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kinte avoids it really well and circles away.
Ioannidis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinte misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Kinte.
Aristos Ioannidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ioannidis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kinte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kinte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kunta Kinte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kinte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kunta Kinte!
Kunta Kinte 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between George St pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt 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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39
194 lbs
26 - 22 - 0 |
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34
194 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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World class MT
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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
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan throws a jab when St pierre was well out of range.
St pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
St pierre lands with a cross.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St pierre.
St pierre scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morgan is not content to let St pierre control the position.
St pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
St pierre wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St pierre is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
St pierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morgan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morgan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morgan!
St pierre wants to control but Morgan postures up.
St pierre is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan decides to stand back up. Morgan steps back and let's St pierre get back to his feet.
Morgan walks into a left hand.
St pierre walks into a jab.
St pierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from St pierre.
Morgan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St pierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St pierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
A right-left combo lands from Morgan.
St pierre throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a right and a left that St pierre avoids nicely.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
St pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan thuds a left hand into St pierre's body.
St pierre misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan scores with a nice strike.
St pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan drops St pierre with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but St pierre looks back up at him and smiles so Morgan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
St pierre is rocked!
Morgan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of St pierre's head, knocking him out cold! Morgan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tonight I satisfied the urges of my dark passenger. It's not a want...but a need. I believe I can follow the code all the way to the title. Thanks to Harry and Nights Watch MMA Academy for all the support!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradly Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Silfversberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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34
177 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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34
179 lbs
17 - 14 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bradly Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Silfversberg!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson misses with a hook. Silfversberg ducked under it nicely.
Silfversberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Danielson.
Danielson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Danielson duly obliges.
Silfversberg closes the distance and clinches.
Danielson working hard to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silfversberg has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Danielson is trying to break the clinch but Silfversberg has him pressed against the cage.
Danielson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Danielson has had enough of the clinch but Silfversberg keeps him there for the moment.
Silfversberg taking a breather.
Silfversberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Danielson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danielson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Danielson sprawls well initially but Silfversberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silfversberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Danielson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silfversberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danielson sees it coming and defends easily.
Silfversberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danielson is just riding it out for now. Silfversberg eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Danielson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silfversberg throwing shots but Danielson is blocking nicely.
Danielson is defending against the submission attempts here by Silfversberg.
Danielson is not content to let Silfversberg control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silfversberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danielson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silfversberg.
Silfversberg is looking to advance position but Danielson won't allow it.
Silfversberg trying to control from half guard but Danielson is working away.
Danielson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Circle of Bosses Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silfversberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silfversberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danielson keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silfversberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Silfversberg misses with a left hand
enabling Danielson to counter with a crisp jab.
Silfversberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danielson. Danielson obviously looking to wear him down.
Danielson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silfversberg.
Silfversberg with the counter takedown but Danielson avoids it easily.
Silfversberg is looking to chop away at Danielson's legs.
As Silfversberg looks to move away, Danielson throws a big counter combo bu Silfversberg just gets out of the way.
Silfversberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danielson was well out of range. Poor timing from Silfversberg.
A jab lands there for Silfversberg.
Danielson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Danielson - just one landing.
Danielson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danielson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silfversberg 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!
Danielson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danielson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the body from Silfversberg misses
and Danielson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danielson throws the left hand but Silfversberg avoids the punch easily.
Danielson lands with a nice body punch.
Silfversberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Silfversberg misses
and Danielson counters with a left to the body.
Danielson throws a leg kick but Silfversberg moved away.
Danielson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danielson misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Danielson 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.
Silfversberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danielson.
Danielson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Danielson lands an overhand right.
Danielson with a nice cross.
Silfversberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danielson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Silfversberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silfversberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Silfversberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danielson.
That kick from Danielson tenderised Silfversberg's leg. Silfversberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danielson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silfversberg goes for a double leg but Danielson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Danielson continues to drive forward.
Danielson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danielson throws a leg kick
and Silfversberg counters with a single leg into guard. Danielson didn't expect that.
Silfversberg passes Danielson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silfversberg thows a huge punch but Danielson dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversberg trying to mount his opponent but Danielson defends it.
Silfversberg is working for a kimura but Danielson is defending it quite comfortably.
Silfversberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danielson is just riding it out for now. Silfversberg eventually gives up the hold.
Silfversberg is looking to take a break and control but Danielson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danielson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danielson tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Danielson won't allow Silfversberg to pass to mount.
Danielson pushes Silfversberg off looking to stand but Silfversberg dives back in and keeps control.
Silfversberg controlling the action here.
Danielson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silfversberg.
Silfversberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Danielson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg uses his free foot to push down on Danielson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Danielson.
Silfversberg landing strikes from the mount and Danielson is in trouble!
It looks like Bradly Danielson has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielson tries to buck Silfversberg off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Danielson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Silfversberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silfversberg lands a heavy elbow.
Danielson is trying desperately to improve position.
Silfversberg lands with some strikes.
Bradly Danielson's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Danielson is surviving well by controlling Silfversberg's body position as best he can.
Silfversberg trying to control but Danielson is having none of it.
Silfversberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Danielson's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Danielson tries to hold on but Silfversberg pushes him away.
Danielson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Silfversberg cracks Danielson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Silfversberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bradly Danielson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silfversberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danielson.
Silfversberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silfversberg misses with a leg kick
and Danielson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silfversberg scores with a shot to the body.
Danielson scores with a one two! Silfversberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silfversberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Danielson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silfversberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danielson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Silfversberg.
Silfversberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danielson swivels and escapes.
Silfversberg misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Danielson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silfversberg moves into the clinch.
Danielson tries to break free but Silfversberg pushes him back against the cage.
Silfversberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silfversberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danielson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson is trying to break the clinch but Silfversberg has him pressed against the cage.
Silfversberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Danielson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silfversberg keeps control of Danielson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danielson can't break the clinch.
Danielson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silfversberg swings widly with a right hand
and Danielson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradly Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silfversberg is out of range and Danielson settles back down.
Silfversberg feints the counter takedown.
Danielson moves out of range as Silfversberg strikes.
Danielson throws a leg kick but Silfversberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silfversberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danielson lands a body shot.
Silfversberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silfversberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradly Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Silfversberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danielson is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Danielson. Silfversberg shrugs it off though.
Silfversberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silfversberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danielson.
Danielson throwing a counter right hand but Silfversberg manages to avoid it.
Silfversberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Danielson.
Bradly Danielson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danielson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silfversberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danielson but Danielson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danielson lands with a right hand.
Bradly Danielson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silfversberg throws a leg kick but Danielson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silfversberg throws a shot from downtown. Danielson moves away and avoids it.
Danielson cracks Silfversberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silfversberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danielson misses with a wild combination.
Silfversberg feints the counter takedown.
Danielson moves out of range of the strikes.
Silfversberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silfversberg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danielson has had enough of the clinch but Silfversberg keeps him there for the moment.
Silfversberg has Danielson pushed against the cage.
Danielson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silfversberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danielson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silfversberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silfversberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silfversberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg walks into a jab.
Danielson tries to bum rush Silfversberg with a series of wild strikes but Silfversberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Silfversberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Danielson throws a right and a left that Silfversberg avoids nicely.
Silfversberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silfversberg clinches up with Danielson and pushes him back against the cage.
Danielson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Danielson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silfversberg has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Danielson is looking to defend but Silfversberg has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Danielson! Silfversberg pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Danielson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jakob Silfversberg!
Jakob Silfversberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootyshanks The 3rd comes to the cage accompanied by When You Least Expect It. Schwalle has chosen Max Payne theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oliver Schwalle!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwalle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks Schwalle with an open hand slap.
Schwalle works the jab nicely.
It looks like Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has been cut.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Oliver Schwalle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwalle throws a leg kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd moved away.
Schwalle drops his shoulder and cracks Bootyshanks The 3rd with a huge uppercut! Bootyshanks The 3rd goes down! Can Schwalle finish him?
Bootyshanks The 3rd is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to sweep here but Schwalle controlling him for the moment.
Oh Bootyshanks The 3rd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bootyshanks The 3rd keeping moving, preventing Schwalle from controlling successfully.
Schwalle gets to his feet and stands over Bootyshanks The 3rd, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bootyshanks The 3rd felt that one! Schwalle unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bootyshanks The 3rd from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Schwalle!
Oliver Schwalle is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Oliver Schwalle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd spoke after the fight, saying 'Bollocks! You cheeky bastard, I want anotha go.'.
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