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ECFC 17 STEVENSON VS PLASKOTA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam McQuaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Elbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Elbert acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam McQuaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Elbert!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuaid shoots in but Elbert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McQuaid shoots in and drives through. Elbert sprawls well.
McQuaid blocks a jab.
Donk. Elbert catches McQuaid right on the button with a cross.
McQuaid moves out of range as Elbert strikes.
Adam McQuaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuaid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elbert moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that McQuaid has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elbert misses with some punches.
McQuaid has Elbert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elbert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam McQuaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elbert misses with a body punch.
Elbert misses with the head strike.
Elbert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McQuaid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elbert is keeping busy.
Elbert pushes McQuaid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuaid is working for takedown but Elbert is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Elbert fails to land.
Elbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Elbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elbert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elbert.
Elbert throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuaid.
Still in the clinch, Elbert scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuaid.
Elbert tries to work over McQuaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuaid wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elbert swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elbert misses with a punch to the body.
McQuaid is working for takedown but Elbert is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuaid.
A head punch on the inside from Elbert fails to land.
Elbert has a couple of punches blocked by McQuaid.
Elbert misses with some punches.
McQuaid jumps guard but Elbert stands there with McQuaid around his waist. McQuaid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McQuaid wants a takedown.
Elbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McQuaid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elbert gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elbert tries to work over McQuaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elbert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elbert has a couple of punches blocked by McQuaid.
Elbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuaid blocks an uppercut.
Elbert misses with some punches.
Elbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elbert.
Elbert working aggressively here.
McQuaid blocks an uppercut.
McQuaid takes a shot to the head.
Elbert lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elbert throws a head punch that misses.
McQuaid tries for a takedown but Elbert manages to get underhooks.
McQuaid gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Elbert keeping full guard, as McQuaid tries to pass.
McQuaid stopping the sweep attempt from Elbert.
McQuaid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McQuaid throws a big elbow that misses.
Elbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuaid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Elbert dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McQuaid closes the distance and clinches.
Elbert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQuaid.
Elbert prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elbert.
Nice body punch from Elbert.
Elbert gets through McQuaid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McQuaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elbert misses with the head strike.
Elbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Elbert on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elbert misses with some punches.
Elbert lands a right hand.
McQuaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elbert tries a body shot but McQuaid blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbert misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuaid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elbert misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuaid blocks an uppercut.
McQuaid lands with a right to the head.
Elbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elbert.
Donald Elbert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elbert throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuaid.
Elbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elbert tries to work over McQuaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuaid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Elbert to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam McQuaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elbert struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuaid controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuaid tries to pull guard but Elbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Elbert tries to work over McQuaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuaid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Elbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuaid.
McQuaid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elbert's elbow.
Elbert has a couple of punches blocked by McQuaid.
McQuaid is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elbert swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elbert tries a body shot but McQuaid blocks it.
Elbert throws a head punch that misses.
McQuaid tries for a takedown but Elbert manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elbert lands with a left to the head.
Elbert throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuaid.
Elbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elbert misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Elbert lands with a light punch inside.
Elbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elbert working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elbert.
Elbert misses with the head strike.
Elbert tries to throw a body punch but McQuaid avoids it by throwing Elbert back against the cage.
Elbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuaid blocks a body shot from Elbert.
A nice left hand lands by Elbert.
McQuaid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Elbert fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Elbert on the inside.
McQuaid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elbert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Elbert fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Elbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Elbert darts in and clinches McQuaid up against the cage.
Elbert misses with the head strike.
Elbert working aggressively here.
Elbert digs a right hand underneath McQuaid's ribcage. McQuaid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elbert pushes McQuaid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuaid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elbert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Elbert scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuaid looking for a takedown.
Elbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuaid's elbow.
Elbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuaid blocks an uppercut.
McQuaid jumps guard but Elbert turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam McQuaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elbert lands with a light punch inside.
Elbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuaid.
Elbert digs a right hand underneath McQuaid's ribcage. McQuaid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elbert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McQuaids head.
Elbert working aggressively here.
McQuaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuaid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuaid lands a left hand.
Elbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McQuaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elbert has a couple of punches blocked by McQuaid.
McQuaid misses with an elbow over the top.
Elbert has a couple of punches blocked by McQuaid.
McQuaid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Elbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Elbert as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuaid prevents a body shot from Elbert.
Elbert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Elbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elbert misses with a body punch.
Elbert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Elbert.
Elbert misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Elbert fails to land.
Elbert misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Elbert fails to land.
McQuaid blocks an uppercut.
Elbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Elbert.
Elbert lands a shoulder strike.
Elbert throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuaid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuaid blocking some punches.
Elbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elbert.
Elbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adam McQuaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elbert has a couple of punches blocked by McQuaid.
Elbert misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuaid blocking some punches.
Elbert blocks an elbow strike from McQuaid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elbert.
McQuaid is rocked!
Elbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuaid blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Elbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elbert 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Elbert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Stallings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 50 Cent - In Da Club. Daniel Stallings has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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192 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Stallings!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Martins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallings moves away.
Martins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stallings drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martins defends it well.
Martins looks to land a right hand but Stallings moved out of range.
Stallings tries to clinch but Martins moves out of range.
Martins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Stallings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily.
Martins connects with a crisp jab.
Stallings takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Daniel Stallings has been cut.
Martins takes a swing at Stallings's ribcage but misses.
Stallings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierre Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stallings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stallings at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Martins. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Stallings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins throws a series of punches but Stallings moves out of range.
Martins swinging wildly here.
Stallings shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martins as he jumps to the side.
Stallings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martins's waist but Martins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallings off to one side.
Pierre Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Stallings.
Martins throws a series of punches but Stallings moves out of range.
Stallings tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance.
Martins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Martins. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stallings.
Stallings misses with a takedown attempt
and Martins counters with a stiff right hand.
Martins swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins misses with the combination.
Stallings with the counter takedown but Martins avoids it easily.
Martins takes a swing at Stallings's ribcage but misses.
Martins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stallings is rocked!
Martins lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Stallings head around and knocks him out cold! Martins hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Martins!
Pierre Martins took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Heinz Bauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Heinz Bauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauser fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortiz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz feints a counter leg kick.
Bauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Bauser saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Bauser looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ortiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bauser.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Bauser moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Bauser moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bauser.
Bauser connects with a high kick.
Ortiz checks a low kick from Bauser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick by Bauser misses
and Ortiz counters with a three punch combo that has Bauser backing up. Bauser nods at Ortiz to acknowledge the strikes.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bauser checks a leg kick.
Ortiz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bauser. Ortiz shrugs it off though.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Bauser.
Bauser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bauser misses with a kick to the body
and Ortiz counters with a crisp one two that drops Bauser! Ortiz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bauser to his feet! Bauser is in big trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bauser blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Bauser went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bauser is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bauser motions for Ortiz to come forward. Bauser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauser avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Bauser moves out of range as Ortiz throws a body kick.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Bauser throws a low kick, looking for Ortiz's leg but Ortiz calmly moves out of range.
Bauser moves out of range of the body kick from Ortiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz throws a body kick that misses.
Ortiz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBauser.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bauser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bauser appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Bauser moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Bauser blocks the low kick.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz is looking for the big counter here.
Bauser checks a low kick from Ortiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Bauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz moves out of range of the body kick.
Ortiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bauser throws a lazy head kick
and Ortiz counters with a three punch combo that has Bauser backing up. Bauser nods at Ortiz to acknowledge the strikes.
Bauser is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz is looking to land body kicks.
As Ortiz looks to move away, Bauser throws a big counter combo bu Ortiz just gets out of the way.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Bauser moves out of range of the body kick.
Ortiz throws a low kick, looking for Bauser's leg but Bauser calmly moves out of range.
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 Karl Heinz Bauser will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Bauser misses
and Ortiz counters with a left and a right that stings Bauser.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bauser. That's going to slow Ortiz down.
Ortiz misses with a kick to the body.
Bauser moves out of range of the body kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Bauser moves out of range.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ortiz.
Vince Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Bauser blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Bauser throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Bauser.
Bauser throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser throws the kick towards the body but Ortiz avoids it.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Bauser moves out of range.
Bauser misses with a wild body shot.
Karl Heinz Bauser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bauser throws a lazy head kick
and Ortiz counters with a series of strikes. Bauser will be more careful next time no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Bauser blocks the low kick.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Bauser appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Ortiz is predictable there
and Bauser counters with a head kick. That will keep Ortiz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bauser looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Bauser checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bauser is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Bauser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Bauser saw that one coming.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick
and Bauser counters with a leg kick.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ortiz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bauser lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Bauser misses
and Ortiz counters with a two punch combo.
Ortiz throws the kick towards the body but Bauser avoids it.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortiz is looking to land body kicks.
Bauser throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bauser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bauser blocks the body kick.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Bauser.
Bauser misses the jab.
Bauser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bauser checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Heinz Bauser will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bauser is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Bauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bauser avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bauser, right into the meat.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz throws a body kick that misses.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortiz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bauser seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bauser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ortiz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
An inside leg kick lands from Bauser.
Ortiz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Bauser saw that one coming.
Bauser explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Bauser is looking for a counter combo.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bauser is looking to land body kicks.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Bauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
It looked like Bauser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Bauser.
Bauser moves out of range as Ortiz throws a body kick.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Bauser moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Bauser.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bauser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ortiz.
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!
Bauser misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauser will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz misses with a kick to the body.
Ortiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bauser looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Bauser blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bauser. That's going to slow Ortiz down.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Bauser throws a nice head kick!
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Ortiz tries to land a front kick but Bauser steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortiz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bauser checks it well.
Ortiz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Ortiz unleashes a big counter combination but Bauser bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bauser lands a head kick. Ortiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz tries to score with a low kick but Bauser moves his leg out of the way.
Bauser jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Bauser blocks the leg kick.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bauser moves out of range of the leg kick from Ortiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Heinz Bauser clearly takes 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.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Bauser moves out of range.
Bauser quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ortiz throws the kick towards the body but Bauser avoids it.
Bauser scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bauser throws a nice head kick!
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortiz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bauser - the referee stops the clock and Ortiz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bauser. Ortiz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bauser avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
A good leg kick by Bauser.
Bauser throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bauser checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Bauser moves out of range easily.
Bauser throws a quick counter head kick but Ortiz was just out of range.
Bauser looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bauser checks a leg kick.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Bauser is looking to slow Ortiz down with leg kicks.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bauser connects with a leg kick. Ortiz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bauser lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bauser lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bauser can pounce on him.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauser misses with a kick to the body.
Bauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Bauser lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ortiz misses with a leg kick.
Bauser appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortiz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Bauser.
A head kick by Bauser misses
and Ortiz counters with a two punch combo.
Ortiz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Ortiz misses
and Bauser counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Ortiz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Bauser throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Bauser moves out of range easily.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Bauser moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz tried to score with a low kick but Bauser checks it.
Bauser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bauser avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ortiz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bauser. Bauser obviously looking to wear him down.
Ortiz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bauser lands a nice looking body kick.
Bauser scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Ortiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bauser.
Ortiz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Bauser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Heinz Bauser had his way with Vince Ortiz in 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. This is the final round!
Bauser buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bauser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Bauser scores with a head kick.
Bauser throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ortiz thows a leg kick but Bauser checks it
and Bauser counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bauser scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Bauser avoids a kick to the body.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Bauser.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bauser lands a front kick.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Bauser.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bauser scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bauser moves out of range as Ortiz throws a body kick.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bauser. Ortiz shrugs it off though.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Bauser.
Bauser moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrtiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bauser explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ortiz throws a low kick but Bauser avoids it.
Bauser blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bauser throws a counter high kick but Ortiz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ortiz moves out of range of the body kick from Bauser.
Bauser looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
Bauser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Ortiz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bauser.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser lands a head kick. Ortiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bauser checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ortiz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Bauser.
Ortiz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bauser is able to avoid easily.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bauser throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bauser throws a head kick that misses.
Bauser avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Bauser thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bauser blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but Bauser checks it.
Bauser tried to counter with a leg kick but Ortiz avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bauser lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ortiz will feel that in the morning.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Bauser half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bauser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortiz. That did some damage!
Bauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bauser avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bauser throws a front kick that sends Ortiz stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Bauser.
Bauser throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vince Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Heinz Bauser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bauser misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Heinz Bauser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bauser 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Heinz Bauser!
In his post fight interview, Karl Heinz Bauser started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koko Pinea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koko Pinea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koko Pinea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Keller!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinea fakes the leg kick and cracks Keller in the body.
Keller slips a jab from Pinea.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea throws a head kick that misses.
Pinea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pinea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pinea misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pinea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keller keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea throws a strike aimed at the side of Keller's head but Keller avoids it well.
Pinea trying to control the action but Keller is working from the bottom.
Pinea throws a strike aimed at the side of Keller's head but Keller avoids it well.
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.
Pinea wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinea catches Keller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Travis Keller has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Keller takes a shot to the head.
Pinea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Keller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea lands a good knee to the midsection. Keller won't want to take too many of those.
Keller looks winded!
Pinea lands a body punch.
Pinea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pinea digs a right hand into Keller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keller's gas tank.
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Keller's ribcage.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Keller blocks it.
A short right from Pinea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Pinea.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pinea obliges.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Keller blocks with his arms.
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Keller tries to score a body lock takedown but Pinea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pinea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pinea lands a knee to the head.
Keller is rocked!
Keller takes a shot to the head.
Keller is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinea finish him?
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Keller blocks it.
Keller seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Keller's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Pinea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Keller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pinea looks for the body kick but Keller saw that one coming.
Pinea sets himself, and Keller steps forward looking for the clinch! Pinea avoids it this time.
Keller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinea.
Pinea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keller. That did some damage!
Pinea feints and then cracks Keller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keller down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keller sprawls well initially but Pinea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pinea wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
Keller taking some punishment here, with Pinea in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinea trying to control the pace.
Pinea thows a huge punch but Keller dodges it nicely.
That's two 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.
Keller is refusing to be controlled, as Pinea sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pinea pushes Keller away with a front kick.
Pinea has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pinea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinea lands with a short shot to the head.
Keller blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Keller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pinea is defending well.
Pinea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Keller's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Keller blocks with his arms.
Pinea lands a knee to the head.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keller blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Keller blocks it.
Pinea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keller can do to turn this around?
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Keller's ribcage.
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keller avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pinea.
Pinea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Keller's face.
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!
A hook to the body from Pinea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Pinea.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keller blocks it with crossed arms.
Keller takes a shot to the head.
Pinea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keller backwards.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Keller's face.
A knee to the head by Pinea.
Pinea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Pinea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Keller'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. And we move into the final round!
Keller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pinea. That one must have hurt.
Pinea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinea connects with a jab.
Pinea feints and then cracks Keller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keller down.
Pinea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pinea trying to control the action but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pinea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea throws a strike aimed at the side of Keller's head but Keller avoids it well.
Keller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pinea connects with a decent elbow.
Keller is not content to let Pinea control the position.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Keller defending against the ground and pound.
Pinea 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.
Pinea misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Keller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Keller dodges the ground and pound from Pinea.
Pinea 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.
Pinea working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
Pinea lands an elbow.
Pinea content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pinea sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Keller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Travis Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinea scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinea.
Keller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinea can pounce on him.
Pinea scores with a spinning back kick!
Pinea is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keller's half guard.
Pinea is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinea 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Theodoreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Theodoreau!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Theodoreau is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodoreau! But no joy.
Pierre is looking to chop away at Theodoreau's legs.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theodoreau as he avoids it easily.
Pierre dives in and grabs Theodoreau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theodoreau pushes down on Pierre's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Theodoreau counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoreau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Theodoreau counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Theodoreau counters with a left and a right that stings Pierre.
Pierre misses with an uppercut
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre misses with a right hand
and Theodoreau counters with a left to the body.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Theodoreau as Pierre shoots in.
Theodoreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre shoots in and drives through. Theodoreau sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theodoreau slaps away a takedown attempt from Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierre shoots and misses
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Theodoreau counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Theodoreau counters with a two punch combo.
Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theodoreau.
Theodoreau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pierre.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Theodoreau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pierre misses with a hook
and Theodoreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theodoreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre tries to clinch up
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theodoreau defends it nicely.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Theodoreau counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Theodoreau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Theodoreau, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes Theodoreau against the cage but Theodoreau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Theodoreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
letting Theodoreau counter with a right hand.
Pierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Titus Theodoreau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Theodoreau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jay Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Theodoreau looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierre throwing shots but Theodoreau is blocking nicely.
Pierre is working for a kimura but Theodoreau is defending it quite comfortably.
Theodoreau is trying to stand back up but Pierre is controlling him
Pierre 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theodoreau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pierre.
Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
Pierre decides to stand and escape the position.
Theodoreau might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Theodoreau is just out of range.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre wants to clinch but Theodoreau slips to the side
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Theodoreau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Pierre misses.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but Pierre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theodoreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Theodoreau counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theodoreau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and Theodoreau counters with a series of strikes. Pierre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Theodoreau moves out of range.
Theodoreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodoreau ducks under a wild hook from Pierre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodoreau! But no joy.
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!
Pierre swings widly with a right hand
letting Theodoreau counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Pierre will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pierre misses with a body shot.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
Pierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Theodoreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Theodoreau to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierre. Theodoreau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Theodoreau counters with a nice body shot.
Titus Theodoreau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre misses with an uppercut
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre misses with a straight right.
Theodoreau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theodoreau was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierre.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Theodoreau checks a leg kick.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoreau counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theodoreau swivels and escapes.
Theodoreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Theodoreau to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theodoreau circles away.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pierre misses with a body punch
and Theodoreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a jab to the body
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre scores with the left hand. Theodoreau knows he should have avoided that one.
Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
and Theodoreau counters with a left to the body.
Pierre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Theodoreau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
Theodoreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Theodoreau counters with a nice body shot.
Pierre is looking to clinch but Theodoreau is avoiding it.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pierre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theodoreau.
Theodoreau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Theodoreau.
Theodoreau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Pierre is predictable there
and Theodoreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Theodoreau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Theodoreau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Theodoreau 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Theodoreau!
In defeat, Jay Pierre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will recapture what is mine!! THE ECFC WELTERWEIGHT TITLE, VASILEV IM COMIN!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Warhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warhead comes to the cage accompanied by Metal Head. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Warhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence McGee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warhead wants a takedown but no success here.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but Warhead blocks with his arms.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rick Warhead has been cut.
Warhead fails to pull guard.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Warhead's ribcage.
Warhead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Warhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Warhead's front leg but catches the back leg as Warhead tries to avoid it.
Warhead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Warhead's front leg but catches the back leg as Warhead tries to avoid it.
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
Warhead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGee is keeping busy.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Warhead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warhead is working for takedown but McGee is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGee.
Warhead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Warhead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Warhead is breathing heavily.
Warhead takes a knee right on the jaw!
Warhead is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee has Warhead pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Warhead is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McGee - that's hurt Warhead badly! Oh, another knee lands and Warhead is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Warhead doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Clarence McGee!
A determined Clarence McGee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Rick Warhead was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank my fans for their continuing support. And I look forward to coming back and to prove myself.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Morley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Jouban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Morley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Jouban!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jouban wants to clinch.
Morley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jouban quickly recovers to half guard.
Morley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jouban's head.
Morley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jouban defending well though.
Morley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morley is trying to control the action in half guard but Jouban 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.
Morley throwing shots but Jouban is blocking nicely.
Morley wants to free his trapped foot but Jouban is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jouban is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morley lands with a punch from half guard.
Morley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jouban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morley working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jouban's head.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet.
Morley working the head and body with strikes.
Jouban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morley working the head and body with strikes.
Jouban has hold of Morley's hands but Morley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jouban is not content to let Morley control the position.
Morley 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.
Morley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jouban's head.
Morley slips a nice elbow through Jouban's hands, connecting with Jouban's forehead.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet.
Morley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jouban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morley not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morley wants to free his trapped foot but Jouban is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jouban is rocked!
Morley creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Jouban is out cold and this one is all over! Morley climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Morley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Elves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilev's entrance music is Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit). A fine choice. Elves has chosen Korn - Coming Undone as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Elves!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasilev looks to land a combination but Elves avoids it well.
Elves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasilev.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev looks to land a combination but Elves avoids it well.
Elves throws out a counter right but Vasilev avoids it with no problem.
Nice takedown defense from Vasilev. No joy for Elves on that attempt.
Oooooh!!! Vasilev has knocked Elves down with a huge combo! Vasilev steps away and waves a wobbly Elves back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Vasilev finds it's way through Elves's defenses.
Elves is rocked!
Elves is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Vasilev just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Elves has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Adrik Vasilev, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Plaskota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mike Plaskota was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Plaskota!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plaskota slips a jab from Stevenson.
Plaskota lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Plaskota is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Plaskota ducks under and follows up with a left that Plaskota also avoids with ease.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Plaskota moves out of range.
Plaskota drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stevenson defends it well.
Plaskota looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson sets himself, and Plaskota steps forward looking for the clinch! Stevenson avoids it this time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Plaskota.
Plaskota looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Plaskota with a series of wild strikes but Plaskota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plaskota tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Plaskota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Plaskota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plaskota misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson throws a hook but Plaskota avoids it easily.
Plaskota changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plaskota shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Plaskota gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Plaskota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Plaskota.
Plaskota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range and Plaskota settles back down.
Stevenson tries to counter by clinching up but Plaskota breaks away and moves out of range.
Stevenson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Plaskota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plaskota tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Plaskota closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Plaskota pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Plaskota slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
Plaskota throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Plaskota changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plaskota tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson backing away here, and Plaskota unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson cracks Plaskota with a good jab.
Plaskota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plaskota prevents it.
Plaskota gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Plaskota decides to pull guard.
Plaskota is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevenson is aware though and is defending well.
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Plaskota seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Plaskota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plaskota on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Plaskota is looking for a triangle but Stevenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plaskota has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Plaskota's legs - danger averted.
Plaskota trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
Plaskota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevenson forces his way into half guard.
Plaskota trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevenson is looking to pass into half guard but Plaskota pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Plaskota is in guard.
Plaskota has gone for a leg lock! Stevenson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Plaskota's guard.
Stevenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Plaskota to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stevenson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Plaskota pulls down on the head and he's put Stevenson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Plaskota!
Mike Plaskota is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Plaskota made sure he mentioned AnonymouS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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