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CFC 379: Kato vs Slader PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Oops! I Did It Again by Children of Bodom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
180 lbs
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25
173 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orpo Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins feints a jab promting Jokinen to slip. Hopkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jokinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Vinny Hopkins has been cut.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jokinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
Jokinen moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Jokinen tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
Hopkins throws a combination that misses
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Hopkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jokinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jokinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hopkins stacks Jokinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hopkins!
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hopkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to improve position but can't.
Hopkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jokinen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hopkins has picked Jokinen up and slammed him! Jokinen can't keep hold of the triangle and Hopkins manages to pass to side control!
Hopkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Hopkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Hopkins scores with a four punch combination!
Hopkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jokinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopkins looking for a guillotine here but Jokinen defends easily.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Hopkins is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen stands and throws Hopkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hopkins tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
Jokinen works to advance to full mount. Hopkins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hopkins is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vinny Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hopkins has passed into half guard!
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hopkins jumps into side control!
Hopkins trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
Hopkins is stalling here. Jokinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hopkins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jokinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vinny Hopkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Hopkins avoids it well and moves away.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jokinen back to the cage. Hopkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a series of strikes that have Jokinen backpedaling.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Jokinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins is looking for the big counter here.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins throws a combination. Jokinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpo Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orpo Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins shoots in for a double leg but Jokinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopkins lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Jokinen.
Hopkins gets a clinch.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Jokinen taking a breather.
Jokinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Jokinen wants to stall.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen wants to stall.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen is trying to stall.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Hopkins blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vinny Hopkins.
I've got Hopkins 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
As Vinny Hopkins got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I never got to show my full potential before. Welcome to my show..'.
Orpo Jokinen spoke after the fight, saying 'You know, I came into this fight with a bulging disk and a ugh, a cracked skull. I wanna see someone fight with a cracked skull. That's why I came into this fight with a black eye. Cause my skull is cracked right here.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yo-Landi Vi$$er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vi$$er comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Ninja. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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34
169 lbs
14 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo-Landi Vi$$er!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vi$$er dips to his left and cracks Nakara with an uppercut!
Vi$$er looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakara feints the counter takedown.
Vi$$er throws a leg kick but Nakara moved away.
A solid body kick from Vi$$er.
Vi$$er is looking to land body kicks.
Vi$$er moves out of range of the body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nakara avoids a kick to the body.
Vi$$er misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vi$$er misses the shot to the body.
Nakara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vi$$er misses with a takedown attempt - Nakara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yo-Landi Vi$$er seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vi$$er swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vi$$er manages to avoid it.
Vi$$er just misses with a punch to the body.
Vi$$er fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vi$$er with a poor takedown
and Vi$$er takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vi$$er is defended easily by Nakara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yo-Landi Vi$$er. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vi$$er misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vi$$er - the referee stops the clock and Nakara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vi$$er. Nakara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakara tests Vi$$er's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakara gets tackled into the cage by Vi$$er. Vi$$er maintains the clinch.
Nakara has picked Vi$$er up - he's going for a ride! Nakara dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nakara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vi$$er's head.
Vi$$er regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vi$$er has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nakara has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vi$$er takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Nakara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vi$$er is looking for a sweep.
Nakara lands an elbow.
Nakara cracks Vi$$er with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Vi$$er's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vi$$er, who protects the arm well.
Vi$$er is looking for a sweep.
Vi$$er manages to get back to half guard.
Vi$$er is not content to let Nakara control the position.
Nakara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nakara prevents Vi$$er from getting the reversal.
Vi$$er is working hard here to advance position.
Nakara is landing with some decent strikes but Vi$$er is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vi$$er keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vi$$er in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vi$$er is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Palazzo Paisano, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara unloading with bombs!
Nakara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vi$$er really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vi$$er bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakara is trying to control the position but Vi$$er postures up.
Nakara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vi$$er defends it easily.
Vi$$er content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vi$$er trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vi$$er.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara 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.
Vi$$er scores with a nice body kick.
Vi$$er throws a body kick that misses
and Nakara counters with a right hand to the body.
Yo-Landi Vi$$er is winning the standup battle so far.
Vi$$er tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vi$$er misses with a low kick.
Nakara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vi$$er throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nakara counter with a right hand.
Nakara scores with a nice right hand.
Nakara connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vi$$er takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vi$$er has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vi$$er throws a chopping leg kick but Nakara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vi$$er takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara works Vi$$er's body with a nice hook.
Nakara checks the leg kick.
Vi$$er tries to land a body kick
and Nakara counters with a straight right hand.
Nakara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vi$$er moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakara misses the target.
Nakara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vi$$er throws a body shot but no joy.
Vi$$er misses with a leg kick.
Vi$$er throws an off balance right hand
and Nakara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vi$$er throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nakara throws a lazy right hand but Vi$$er sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakara is defended easily by Vi$$er.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vi$$er throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakara counters with a stiff right hand.
Vi$$er tries a low kick but Nakara avoids it.
Vi$$er lands a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vi$$er, right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vi$$er misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Vi$$er misses.
Nakara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vi$$er throws the left hand but Nakara avoids the punch easily.
Vi$$er fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakara manages to avoid it.
Vi$$er thows a leg kick but Nakara checks it
and Nakara counters with a nice leg kick.
Vi$$er throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakara's waist but Nakara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vi$$er off to one side.
Vi$$er throws a body kick that misses
and Nakara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakara throws a lazy right hand but Vi$$er sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vi$$er fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vi$$er is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vi$$er lands a jab.
A head kick by Vi$$er misses
and Nakara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vi$$er won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Nakara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakara landing a few strikes.
Nakara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vi$$er keeps working.
Tebato Nakara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vi$$er has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vi$$er is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara grinds an elbow into Vi$$er's temple.
Nakara scoring with punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakara goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vi$$er has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nakara but great work by Vi$$er.
Nakara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakara is trying to control Vi$$er's posture but Vi$$er avoids it.
Nakara prevents Vi$$er from improving position.
Nakara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakara tries to buck Vi$$er off but Vi$$er is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nakara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vi$$er.
Vi$$er backing away here, and Nakara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nakara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakara connects with a nice looking jab.
Vi$$er throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vi$$er attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vi$$er tries to clinch but Nakara is having none of it.
Nakara swats away the attempt to clinch by Vi$$er.
Nakara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vi$$er misses with a body shot.
Nakara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vi$$er throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vi$$er fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vi$$er wants to clinch up but Nakara keeps it at a distance.
Nakara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vi$$er defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vi$$er throws a big shot that misses.
Vi$$er connects with a jab.
Vi$$er throws a hook but Nakara avoids it easily.
Vi$$er lands with a shot to the body.
Vi$$er missing with a left hand there. Nakara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vi$$er.
Vi$$er tried to score with a low kick but Nakara checks it.
Nakara feints the counter takedown.
Nakara lands a jab to the nose.
Nakara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakara avoids the body shot from Vi$$er.
Vi$$er fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakara avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yo-Landi Vi$$er has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vi$$er misses with a kick to the body
and Nakara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vi$$er won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vi$$er on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vi$$er tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vi$$er prevents Nakara from moving into mount.
Vi$$er takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakara trying to control the position but Vi$$er is working away.
Vi$$er is looking for a sweep.
Nakara wants to control but Vi$$er is keeping him busy.
Nakara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tebato Nakara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vi$$er is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakara scoring with punches and elbows.
Nakara working the head and body with strikes.
Vi$$er sneaks back into half guard.
Vi$$er tries to roll over but Nakara keeps him under control.
Nakara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vi$$er with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vi$$er is staying active underneath Nakara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vi$$er gets full guard.
Vi$$er keeping full guard, as Nakara tries to pass.
Nakara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vi$$er to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nakara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vi$$er pulls down on the head and he's put Nakara to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yo-Landi Vi$$er!
Yo-Landi Vi$$er made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. God is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by justin morgan gin and juice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gully God!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf scores with a hook.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
God swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LaBeouf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LaBeouf throws an elbow but God slips to the side and avoids it well.
LaBeouf trying to control the position but God is working away.
God is looking to reverse the position.
LaBeouf tries to score with some ground and pound. God controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God struggling a bit here.
LaBeouf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, God has escaped the position, nice work there.
God tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaBeouf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LaBeouf 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 one minute gone in the round.
God can't do much from the bottom here.
LaBeouf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf is trying to get an arm triangle but God is defending well.
LaBeouf wants to lay and pray for a moment but God keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LaBeouf 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.
God wants to control but LaBeouf postures up.
God is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
LaBeouf 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.
LaBeouf takes a little break here. God wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but God shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf connects with a single shot there.
LaBeouf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping God at a distance.
LaBeouf gets a double leg takedown into God's guard.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
God is trying to keep LaBeouf in close.
LaBeouf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaBeouf is looking to work some ground and pound but God has wrist control.
God has a closed guard, preventing LaBeouf from standing up.
God has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. God is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
LaBeouf is looking to work some ground and pound but God has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
God takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LaBeouf with a lazy takedown attempt
and God counters with a crisp one two that drops LaBeouf! God thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves LaBeouf to his feet! LaBeouf is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
God misses with a body shot.
LaBeouf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
That's time! LaBeouf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! God crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from LaBeouf - the referee stops the clock and God gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says LaBeouf. God manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
LaBeouf gets a double leg takedown into God's guard.
LaBeouf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LaBeouf working some strikes from top position.
LaBeouf trying to control but God is working from the bottom.
LaBeouf lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaBeouf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf postures up in God's guard and throws a big left but God blocks it.
God is trying to control the position from the bottom.
God avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God controlling the position.
LaBeouf throwing strikes from guard but God blocks nicely.
LaBeouf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
God avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
God utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gully God is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBeouf fails with the takedown
and God counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LaBeouf thinking.
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
God throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a leg kick
and God counters with a one-two to the body.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but God shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
God displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaBeouf.
God was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaBeouf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
God throws a right and a left that LaBeouf avoids nicely.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.
God lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from God.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBeouf fails with the takedown
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
LaBeouf lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaBeouf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming God to the mat! God manages to get full guard.
LaBeouf looking to pass the guard.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaBeouf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LaBeouf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
God is adopting a defensive guard.
LaBeouf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
God avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
It seemed like God was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. God defends it nicely.
LaBeouf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that God can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. God does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
LaBeouf lands a jab to God's midsection.
LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from God.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf falls off balance throwing a combination
and God counters with an outside leg kick.
Gully God is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBeouf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from God! But no joy.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God controlling the position for now.
God wants to improve his position but LaBeouf is controlling well.
God is defending against the submission attempts here by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
God trying to control from the bottom.
LaBeouf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
God trying to hold on to LaBeouf's head to control him but LaBeouf postures up.
Shia LaBeouf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaBeouf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
God wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LaBeouf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LaBeouf is just content to waste time from the top position. God takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LaBeouf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LaBeouf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. God swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LaBeouf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
God appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
LaBeouf connects with a jab.
LaBeouf is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shia LaBeouf is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. LaBeouf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gully God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBeouf throws a lazy head kick
letting God counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf lands a head kick. God smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
LaBeouf throws a body punch but God moves out of range.
LaBeouf backing away here, and God unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
God looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaBeouf lands a right hook to the body.
LaBeouf lands with a thumping leg kick.
God throws a nice looking combination but LaBeouf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from LaBeouf misses.
As LaBeouf backs off God throws a huge counter combo but LaBeouf manages to avoid it all.
Horrible takedown attempt by LaBeouf or perhaps it was just good defense by God, which made it look bad.
God unleashes a big counter combination but LaBeouf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for LaBeouf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shia LaBeouf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
God slips under a jab from LaBeouf.
God is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaBeouf 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes into the arena with Be Aggresive by Faith No More blaring out of the sound system. Muakbar has chosen That Punjabi Jay-Z song as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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37
192 lbs
30 - 19 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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
39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Kain Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar throws a lazy right hand but Saint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint slips a straight right by Muakbar.
Saint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muakbar.
Saint takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muakbar misses with a leg kick
and Saint counters with a nice kick to the body.
Muakbar throws a hook but Saint blocks it.
Saint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint slips under a jab from Muakbar.
Haji Muakbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muakbar throws a looping overhand right but Saint ducks down to avoid it.
Muakbar lands with a shot to the body.
Saint's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saint duly obliges.
Muakbar scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Muakbar scores with a jab to the head.
Saint misses with a wild body shot.
Saint shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saint looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Saint ducked under it nicely.
Muakbar throws the left hand but Saint avoids the punch easily.
Saint ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muakbar, as that shot connected.
Muakbar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saint is looking for a counter combo.
Saint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muakbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint.
Muakbar avoids the head kick by Saint.
Saint throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muakbar lands a jab-cross combination.
Muakbar 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.
Muakbar moves out of range of the body kick from Saint.
Muakbar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muakbar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muakbar scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muakbar throws a body kick that misses.
Saint blocks a jab.
Saint takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar misses with an uppercut
and Saint counters with a one-two to the body.
Muakbar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muakbar tries to score with a low kick but Saint moves his leg out of the way.
Saint avoids the body shot from Muakbar.
A jab from Muakbar finds it's way through Saint's defenses.
Muakbar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saint gets caught flat footed, as Muakbar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saint working for a triangle but Muakbar defends it easily.
Muakbar chips away with some ground and pound.
Muakbar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saint can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muakbar controls the pace.
Muakbar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muakbar with a nice head shot there.
Saint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saint trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Muakbar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Saint has an active guard here but Muakbar has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muakbar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saint!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saint is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Muakbar with a couple of short strikes.
Saint in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Muakbar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Saint's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Muakbar landing punches.
Saint is looking to get to half guard.
Saint throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haji Muakbar 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.
Muakbar throws a looping overhand right but Saint ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muakbar. Saint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saint walks into a jab.
Kain Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muakbar throws a hook but Saint avoids it easily.
Muakbar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saint lands with an uppercut that bounces Muakbar off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Muakbar.
Saint looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saint takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muakbar throws a big shot that misses.
Muakbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint was well out of range. Poor timing from Muakbar.
Saint scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saint misses with the combination.
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!
Muakbar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saint has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saint moves out of range as Muakbar strikes.
Muakbar lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saint, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Muakbar misses its intended target.
Muakbar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haji Muakbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muakbar tries a head kick but it misses.
Muakbar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saint slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Saint.
Nice shot lands for Muakbar.
Haji Muakbar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muakbar plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Saint swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Saint face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Haji Muakbar!
Haji Muakbar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Kain Saint stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back a better fighter, better person. Thank you all for coming out and supporting me'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stacee Jaxee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxee comes to the cage accompanied by Pour Some Sugar on Me by Stacee Jaxx. Stacee Jaxee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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157 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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38
156 lbs
36 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxee takes one to the side of the head.
Dama staying out of range there.
Jaxee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Jaxee there.
Jaxee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Dama misses its intended target.
Dama throws out a loose jab but Jaxee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dama throws a leg kick but Jaxee moved away.
Jaxee cracks Dama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jaxee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dama feints and then cracks Jaxee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaxee down.
Dama shoots in and bounces Jaxee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaxee working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama looking to pass the guard.
Dama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jaxee keeping full guard, as Dama tries to pass.
Dama postures up and lands a big shot to Jaxee's brow.
Dama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dama trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaxee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaxee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaxee controls Dama momentarily but Dama frees himself.
Jaxee can't keep his opponent in guard - Dama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dama connects with a nice short shot to Jaxee's temple.
Dama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dama wants to control but Jaxee is keeping him busy.
Dama 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.
Jaxee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaxee is refusing to be controlled, as Dama sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama 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.
Dama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaxee defending well though.
Dama is nestled in close to Jaxee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dama seems to be working for a kimura but Jaxee defends the submission attempt.
Dama is thwarting Jaxee's attempts to control the position.
Jaxee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genki Dama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dama feints and then cracks Jaxee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaxee down.
Dama throws a nice looking combination but Jaxee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Dama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaxee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaxee moves away from the strike by Dama.
Dama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaxee but Jaxee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaxee misses with a wild body shot.
Jaxee walks into a left hand.
Jaxee moves out of range of the strikes.
Dama misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaxee.
Dama lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaxee thuds his right hand into Dama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jaxee moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaxee misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama moves out of range as Jaxee strikes.
Jaxee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dama.
Good work by Dama as he checks the leg kick.
Jaxee misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dama! But no joy.
Jaxee misses with a wild body shot.
Genki Dama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dama dives in and scores a takedown into Jaxee's guard.
Jaxee keeping full guard, as Dama tries to pass.
Jaxee being controlled here, momentarily.
Jaxee trying to keep a closed guard but Dama is proving a slippery customer.
Jaxee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dama postures up.
Dama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaxee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaxee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stacee Jaxee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dama cracks Jaxee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dama scores with a shot to the body.
Jaxee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dama.
Dama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaxee tries to roll over but Dama keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee trying to control here.
Jaxee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaxee.
Jaxee looking for a guillotine here but Dama defends easily.
Jaxee is trying to keep Dama in close.
Dama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dama trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaxee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dama cracks Jaxee with a solid left hand.
Dama is in close to Jaxee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jaxee controls Dama momentarily but Dama frees himself.
Dama wants to control from the top but Jaxee keeps moving.
Jaxee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genki Dama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Dama.
Dama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaxee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dama cracks Jaxee with a good jab.
Jaxee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaxee.
And Dama tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaxee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaxee misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dama. Jaxee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaxee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxee avoids the head kick by Dama.
Jaxee throws a shot from downtown. Dama moves away and avoids it.
Jaxee loads up on a big right hand but Dama slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaxee, as that shot connected.
Dama moves out of range of the strikes.
Dama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaxee throws out the jab.
Dama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dama misses with a hook. Jaxee ducked under it nicely.
Jaxee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dama missing with a left hand there. Jaxee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaxee.
Jaxee throws a hook but Dama avoids it easily.
Jaxee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dama ducks under a wild hook from Jaxee.
Dama connects with a leg kick. Jaxee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jaxee lands a jab to Dama's midsection.
Jaxee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaxee misses with a wild body shot.
Jaxee throws an overhand right that lands on Dama's shoulder, as Dama tries to avoid the shot.
Jaxee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaxee checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxee throws an overhand right that lands on Dama's shoulder, as Dama tries to avoid the shot.
Jaxee throws a shot from downtown. Dama moves away and avoids it.
Dama moves away from the strike by Jaxee.
Dama dodges the punch combination from Jaxee.
Jaxee backing away here, and Dama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Jaxee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaxee misses with a wild body shot.
Stacee Jaxee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaxee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dama.
Jaxee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaxee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaxee throws a jab but it's blocked by Dama.
Dama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaxee doesn't seem bothered though.
Dama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaxee scores with a jab to the body.
Jaxee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jaxee looking to control but Dama passes into half guard.
Stacee Jaxee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dama is nestled in close to Jaxee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dama slips a nice elbow through Jaxee's hands, connecting with Jaxee's forehead.
Jaxee has hold of Dama's hands but Dama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dama connects with a nice short shot to Jaxee's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dama connects with a nice short shot to Jaxee's temple.
Genki Dama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaxee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dama is working away from the top position though.
Jaxee actively working from the bottom here.
Jaxee is looking to control Dama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaxee avoid being mounted?
Dama is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaxee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaxee actively working from the bottom here.
Dama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genki Dama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genki Dama!
After winning the bout, Genki Dama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Mannelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonni has chosen Chica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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30
185 lbs
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World class 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
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Mannelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannelly thuds his right hand into Sonni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sonni slips a straight right by Mannelly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sonni 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.
Sonni throws the left hand but Mannelly avoids the punch easily.
Sonni misses with a kick to the body.
Sonni lands a nice looking body shot.
Mannelly throws a hook to the side of Sonni's head but Sonni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mannelly.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Mannelly ducks down to avoid it.
Mannelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Mannelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mannelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Mannelly looks to throw the jab but Sonni is out of range.
Sonni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Sonni scores with the left hand. Mannelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Mannelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
Mannelly swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Sonni misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mannelly, right into the meat.
Mannelly moves out of range of the body kick from Sonni.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
Mannelly moves out of range as Sonni throws a body kick.
Mannelly looks to throw the jab but Sonni is out of range.
Jab by Mannelly.
Mannelly misses the shot to the body.
Sonni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mannelly moves into the clinch.
Mannelly tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mannelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mannelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mannelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mannelly.
Sonni throws a low kick but Mannelly avoids it.
It appears Mannelly was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mannelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mannelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mannelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mannelly connects with the punch.
Mannelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Mannelly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sonni blocking some punches.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Mannelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mannelly stalling.
Sonni prevents a body shot from Mannelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mannelly lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mannelly.
Mannelly is leaning against Sonni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mannelly.
A left hand lands to the body for Mannelly.
Sonni misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Mannelly.
Sonni lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannelly backwards.
Sonni is trying to break the clinch but Mannelly is controlling him.
Mannelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mannelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mannelly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mannelly working aggressively here.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Sonni is trying to push Mannelly away but Mannelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni.
Sonni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mannelly throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mannelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sonni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mannelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sonni up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mannelly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mannelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Sonni takes a swing at Mannelly's ribcage but misses.
Mannelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonni lands with a nice body punch.
Mannelly lands with a hook. Sonni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mannelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mannelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Sonni.
Mannelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Sonni misses with a straight right.
Sonni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mannelly throws a big shot that misses.
Sonni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonni misses with an uppercut
and Mannelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mannelly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mannelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mannelly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Patrick Mannelly is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Mannelly backing away here, and Sonni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mannelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mannelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Mannelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
Sonni clobbers Mannelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mannelly moves forwards but Sonni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mannelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mannelly ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Sonni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mannelly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonni's knee momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mannelly.
Mannelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mannelly misses with a straight right.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Mannelly slips the punch.
Mannelly throwing a counter right hand but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Mannelly moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mannelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
Mannelly misses with a left hand
and Sonni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonni throws a chopping leg kick but Mannelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonni avoids the head kick by Mannelly.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mannelly.
Sonni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mannelly connects with a right hand. Sonni shakes it off.
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonni can do to turn this around?
Mannelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonni.
It looked like Mannelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonni.
Nice jab there from Sonni.
Sonni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mannelly throws out the jab.
Sonni walks into a stiff left hand from Mannelly.
Mannelly scores with a nice head shot.
Sonni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonni. Mannelly shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sonni misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sonni misses its intended target.
Mannelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonni doesn't seem bothered though.
Sonni misses with a kick to the body.
Sonni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mannelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mannelly checks a low kick from Sonni.
Sonni throws the left hand but Mannelly avoids the punch easily.
Mannelly stuns Sonni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mannelly throws a shot to the body.
Mannelly lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonni.
Mannelly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonni.
Sonni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannelly misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sonni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sonni pushes Mannelly away with a front kick.
Mannelly jabs Sonni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mannelly connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mannelly.
Mannelly blocks a jab.
A low kick from Sonni is predictable there
and Mannelly counters with an outside leg kick.
Mannelly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sonni slips under a jab.
Sonni misses with a body kick.
Mannelly swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni slips a straight right by Mannelly.
Both fighters circling a little - Mannelly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sonni looks for the body kick but Mannelly saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mannelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mannelly dominated that second round.
That's time! Mannelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mannelly lands a leg kick that knocks Sonni off balance momentarily.
Mannelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mannelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mannelly throws a looping overhand right but Sonni ducks down to avoid it.
Sonni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mannelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonni's head.
Mannelly lunges at Sonni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonni's hand.
Mannelly misses with an uppercut. Sonni saw that one coming.
Mannelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Mannelly dips to his left and cracks Sonni with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannelly misses with a body kick.
Mannelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sonni is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannelly is looking for a counter combo.
Sonni throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mannelly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonni is in Mannelly's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni wants to pass the guard but Mannelly is keeping the position.
Mannelly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sonni has passed into side control.
Sonni throws a strike aimed at the side of Mannelly's head but Mannelly avoids it well.
Mannelly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sonni trying to hold on to Mannelly's head to control him but Mannelly postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonni tries to roll over but Mannelly keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannelly pulls his head out easily.
Sonni tries to get to full guard but Mannelly has control of the leg.
Sonni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannelly pulls his head out easily.
Mannelly is thwarting Sonni's attempts to control the position.
Kaheli Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sonni!
Mannelly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Patrick Mannelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mannelly avoids the attempt from Sonni to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mannelly controlling the position easily from mount.
Mannelly manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sonni to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sonni turns into Mannelly and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mannelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mannelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mannelly!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Mannelly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phoenix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Phoenix. Kilpatrick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gentleman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilpatrick blocks the leg kick.
Kilpatrick shoots in and bounces Phoenix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kilpatrick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phoenix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilpatrick pushes down on Phoenix's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kilpatrick wants to take a breather but Phoenix is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Kilpatrick has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Kilpatrick wants to free his trapped foot but Phoenix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.
Kilpatrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phoenix defending well though.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix is positioning himself well to prevent Kilpatrick advancing to mount.
Phoenix is in trouble now - Kilpatrick has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to hold on but Kilpatrick pushes him away.
Phoenix regains half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilpatrick working Phoenix over with strikes.
Phoenix is in trouble now - Kilpatrick has advanced to mount!
Phoenix is looking to get to half guard.
Phoenix taking shots to the head.
Kilpatrick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phoenix looks a forlorn figure.
Kilpatrick looking to finish Phoenix with some ground and pound. This is bad for Phoenix!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands with some strikes.
Phoenix takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kilpatrick breaks from Phoenix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kilpatrick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Phoenix is rocked!
Kilpatrick connects with a bit shot that sees Phoenix covering up! More strikes from Kilpatrick and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kilpatrick is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Kilpatrick!
Luke Kilpatrick 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Cutwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cutwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cutwood misses with a low kick.
Jordan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cutwood throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Cutwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cutwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cutwood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cutwood feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Jordan collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlos Cutwood!
After winning the bout, Carlos Cutwood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Musashi Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato comes into the arena with 神風 Musashi Kato is gyrating in front of the ring girls blaring out of the sound system. Slader has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Musashi Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slader under the eye.
Kato connects with a leg kick. Slader looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slader lands a nice looking body shot.
Kato throws a poor cross that misses
and Slader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Musashi Kato has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Kato.
Kato takes a swing at Slader's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Slader misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kato. Those never looked like landing.
Slader throws out a counter right but Kato avoids it with no problem.
Kato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Slader responds with a good body kick, but Kato manages to step out the way in time.
Slader moves out of range as Kato strikes.
Slader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kato fakes the leg kick and cracks Slader in the body.
Kato moves out of range of the leg kick from Slader.
Kato throws the left hand but Slader avoids the punch easily.
Slader ducks under a wild hook from Kato.
Slader tries to counter with a clinch but Kato shakes him off and moves away.
Crunch! Kato slams his shin into Slader's torso.
Slader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kato appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
Slader takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kato throws a leg kick
and Slader counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slader.
Kato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kato working aggressively here.
Slader swings wildly with an uppercut but Kato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by Slader.
Slader pushes Kato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slader takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kato.
Slader misses with the head strike.
Kato stalling in the clinch but Slader improves position.
Kato tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kato - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slader backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slader working aggressively here.
Slader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slader.
A short right from Kato.
Slader presses Kato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slader blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slader.
Kato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kato slips under a jab from Slader.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Slader moves out of range easily.
Kato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slader.
Slader moves out of range as Kato throws a body kick.
Slader on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slader attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato tries to work over Slader's front leg with a kick but Slader checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slader! But no joy.
Kato misses with a straight right.
Musashi Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Kato.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kato!
Slader cracks Kato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slader counters with a good low kick that Kato was not able to check.
Slader punishes Kato's body with a nice straight punch.
Slader takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Kato throws a front kick that sends Slader stumbling back into the cage.
Kato throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Slader to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kato doesn't seem bothered though.
Slader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Slader finds it's way through Kato's defenses.
Slader scores with a head kick.
Slader throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
Slader scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader lands a jab to the nose.
Slader throws an overhand right that lands on Kato's shoulder, as Kato tries to avoid the shot.
Slader dips to his left and cracks Kato with an uppercut!
Kato misses with a hook
enabling Slader to counter with a crisp jab.
Kato scores with a one two! Slader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Randy Slader has been cut.
Slader slips a jab from Kato.
Slader throws a right and a left that Kato avoids nicely.
Slader takes one to the side of the head.
Slader is rocked!
Slader keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slader avoids the body shot from Kato.
Jab by Slader.
Slader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slader misses with a low kick.
Kato drops Slader with a beautiful combination! Slader stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kato is looking for the KO!
Slader is still on wobbly legs! Can Kato finish him?
Kato drops Slader with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kato follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musashi Kato!
During a confident post fight interview, Musashi Kato thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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