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HMFL 3th Revolution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Meira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jon Melcher enters the cage!
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166 lbs
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161 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Meira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Melcher! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Meira has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meira.
It looks like Jon Melcher has been cut. We've been hearing reports that Meira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Meira prevents Melcher from breaking the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Melcher's face as he tries to break the clinch. Melcher is trying to force a seperation but Meira has the dominant position. Melcher is trying to force a seperation but Meira has the dominant position. Melcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meira gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Meira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Meira stalling. Meira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meira tries to pass to full mount but Melcher defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meira is looking for a kimura here.
Melcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Melcher tries to kick Meira off but Meira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Meira controlling the pace. Meira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Meira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Melcher gets tackled into the cage by Meira. Meira maintains the clinch. Meira scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Meira.
Meira landing knees to the body.
Meira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Melcher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Meira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Meira lands a nice knee to the body. Melcher looks winded! Melcher tries to circle away but Meira has him pinned against the cage. Knees to the body from Meira.
Melcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meira has him pressed against the cage. Melcher is trying to force a seperation but Meira has the dominant position. Meira scores with a knee to the head.
Meira working Melcher over with knees to the body. Meira lands an elbow just above Melcher 's eye. Meira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Meira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Meira lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Meira lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Jon Melcher's cut even more. Melcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Melcher is rocked! Meira scores with a knee to the head.
Melcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Meira finish him? Meira lands a nice elbow. Meira has Melcher pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Melcher is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Meira - that's hurt Melcher badly! Oh, another knee lands and Melcher is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Melcher doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Carlos Meira! An out of breath Carlos Meira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Jon Melcher had this to say: 'We tried. We failed. I guess it's back to the ol' drawing board!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Smietana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Wong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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283 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Master Wong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Smietana! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smietana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smietana defends well and Wong ends up having to push Smietana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Wong drives through with a takedown into Smietana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Wong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Smietana trying to keep a closed guard but Wong is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wong is looking to work some ground and pound but Smietana has wrist control. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smietana is on top in guard.
Smietana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wong wants to sweep but no luck. Smietana looking to pass the guard. Wong pulls Smietana in close to his closed guard and prevents Smietana from doing any damage or advancing position. Smietana won't allow Wong to sweep him here. Smietana wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving. Smietana pushing down on Wong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Smietana wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy. Wong wants to control but Smietana is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Wong is trying to get back to full guard. Smietana is trying to control. Wong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Wong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Wong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smietana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smietana's back! Wong is punishing Smietana with some ground and pound. Smietana covering up well under a series of strikes from Wong. Smietana tries to break free.
Wong missing with punches from the back. Smietana is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wong loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Smietana hold on?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wong. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Smietana takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Wong celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Master Wong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yves Jabouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabouin has chosen Trobule On My Mind- Pusha T and Tyler The Creator as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 cm
38
148 lbs
36 - 12 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Nelson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yves Jabouin! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jabouin throws a head kick that misses. The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jabouin. Jabouin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabouin 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. Nelson swings for the body but Jabouin moves out of range.
Jabouin tries to counter by closing the distance. Jabouin moves out of range of the strikes. Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabouin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jabouin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut. Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nelson looks to land a combination but Jabouin avoids it well. Jabouin throws out a counter right but Nelson avoids it with no problem. Nelson misses with a body punch
enabling Jabouin to counter with a crisp jab. Nelson lands an overhand right. Jabouin wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jabouin misses with a looping left. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Jabouin's shoulder, as Jabouin tries to avoid the shot. Jabouin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jabouin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabouin misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming. Jabouin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson appears to be looking for a big counter. Nelson throws a head kick but Jabouin moves out of range.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jabouin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson. Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabouin throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range. Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jabouin to score with a decent uppercut. The fight stays on the outside here - Jabouin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jabouin scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A head kick misses from Nelson. Jake Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jabouin cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nelson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jabouin finish him?
Nelson is rocked!
Jake Nelson's cut is getting worse. Jabouin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jabouin scores with a jab. Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jabouin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jabouin throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily. Jabouin moves into the clinch. Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jabouin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nelson seems to have got his legs back now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabouin lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards. Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Jabouin to the mat.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jabouin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jabouin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from. Nelson trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nelson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jabouin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jabouin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nelson pulls Jabouin in to control the position. Jabouin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Jabouin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Jabouin wants to clinch. Nelson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Jabouin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jabouin is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabouin counters with a head kick that drops Nelson to the mat! Nelson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Yves Jabouin seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabouin lands a brutal head kick. Nelson looks out on his feet and Jabouin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Yves Jabouin! In his post fight interview, Yves Jabouin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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194 cm
28
291 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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200 cm
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278 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bartholomew Roberts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnie McDougle! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roberts fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside. McDougle throws out a powerful jab. McDougle is looking to clinch. Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDougle moves into the clinch. Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDougle blocks it with crossed arms. Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDougle can't get the takedown.
McDougle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDougle is looking to take this one to the mat. Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Arnie McDougle has been cut. Roberts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. McDougle looking for a takedown. Bartholomew Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnie McDougle. Roberts looking to throw knees to the head but McDougle is blocking nicely.
McDougle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roberts uses from the top position. Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. 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! McDougle looking for a sweep. Not yet McDougle, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McDougle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDougle keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. McDougle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. McDougle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDougle wants to sweep but no luck. Roberts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McDougle has control of Roberts's left arm, preventing Roberts from doing any damage. McDougle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDougle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDougle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head. Roberts trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDougle. McDougle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. McDougle with the ground and pound but Roberts uses the opportunity to regain guard. McDougle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. McDougle trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom. McDougle stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDougle is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McDougle tries to clinch and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bartholomew Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McDougle rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McDougle is working for takedown but Roberts is calmly controlling the position for now. Our sources have told us that Roberts has been working on his elbows in the gym. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. McDougle is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Roberts lands an uppercut. McDougle wants a takedown.
Roberts digs a right hand underneath McDougle's ribcage. McDougle let out a lung full of air as it connected. Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDougle tries to pull guard but Roberts holds him up against the cage and eventually McDougle drops back down to his feet.
Roberts is working McDougle over against the cage. McDougle looks winded! Roberts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDougle's defenses. Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Roberts. Roberts lands a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Still in the clinch, Roberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
That has opened up Arnie McDougle's cut even more. A right hook to the body lands for Roberts.
Roberts connects with a knee to the head.
Roberts scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Arnie McDougle's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Roberts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDougle's elbow. Roberts trying to control the position but instead, McDougle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roberts into the cage. McDougle has clasped his hands together around Roberts's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. McDougle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Roberts parries the strikes from McDougle easily there. McDougle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Roberts to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Roberts dominated that round. The cut man is working on Arnie McDougle's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roberts lands a big uppercut and McDougle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDougle looks OK. Roberts waves McDougle back to his feet! McDougle moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off. Roberts is looking to counter the offense by McDougle and move into the clinch. Bartholomew Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McDougle closes the distance and clinches. McDougle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Roberts regains guard immediately. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McDougle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McDougle with a flurry of punches that miss. McDougle throws a strike but Roberts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. McDougle striking off his back but it's not causing Roberts any problems. Roberts stands up from McDougle's guard - Roberts perhaps looking for a knockout. McDougle wants to clinch letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
McDougle is rocked! Roberts plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends McDougle swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! McDougle face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bartholomew Roberts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timebmb comes to the cage accompanied by Move On Up. Sax has chosen Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jukebox Timebmb! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Timebmb throws a nice outside leg kick. Sax avoids the head kick by Timebmb.
A head kick misses from Sax. Timebmb tried to counter with a leg kick but Sax avoided it. Sax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sax throws a counter combo. Timebmb pushes Sax up against the cage in a clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Timebmb throws an elbow but misses. Sax gets a trip takedown into half guard. Sax seems to be working for a kimura but Timebmb defends the submission attempt. Sax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Sax wants to work for an arm triangle but Timebmb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Timebmb is trying to get back to full guard. Timebmb trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Timebmb wants to improve his position but Sax is controlling well.
Sax is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timebmb is just riding it out for now. Sax eventually gives up the hold. Timebmb is trying to control but can't.
Timebmb is refusing to be controlled, as Sax sits in half guard. Sax passes into side control, despite Timebmb's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Sax is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Timebmb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Timebmb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sax's best efforts. Timebmb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Timebmb. Sax stopping the sweep attempt from Timebmb. Sax passes Timebmb's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Timebmb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sax is working away from the top position though. Sax trying to pass the guard but Timebmb defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sax controlling the action here. Timebmb trying to control here.
Timebmb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Timebmb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Timebmb keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully. Timebmb looking for a sweep. Not yet Timebmb, not yet. Timebmb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Timebmb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Timebmb wants to control from the top but Sax keeps moving. Sax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timebmb lands a couple of elbows. Sax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Timebmb is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Timebmb manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Timebmb keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully. Sax tries to free his leg and advance position but Timebmb is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Sax dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Timebmb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sax defends it nicely. Timebmb connects with a high kick. Timebmb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sax. Timebmb connects with a right hand. Sax shakes it off. Sax ducks under a wild hook from Timebmb. Sax tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Timebmb tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Timebmb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Sax is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timebmb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timebmb's back! This has been an exciting period of action! You can see the frustration on Timebmb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Timebmb staying busy and making it hard for Sax to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sax has the hooks in. Timebmb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Sax is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sax looking for the choke from the back. Timebmb won't enjoy being in this position. Sax looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Timebmb is tapping - it's over boys! Sax picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amin Sax! Amin Sax decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus comes to the cage accompanied by Spartacus Soundtrack. Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Monkey Junction. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Donny Davis enters the cage!
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278 lbs
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268 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quintus Daedalus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Davis! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daedalus ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Daedalus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daedalus gets slowly back to his feet. Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses. Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Davis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daedalus back to the cage. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Quintus Daedalus has been cut. Nice body punch from Davis. Daedalus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daedalus drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Daedalus has a takedown stuffed. Davis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Davis misses with a wild body shot. Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Daedalus on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintus Daedalus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daedalus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily. Daedalus tries to clinch up. Davis lands a jab. Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Daedalus throws a head kick that misses. Daedalus ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Daedalus attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away. Davis misses with a straight left. Daedalus misses with a leg kick. Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daedalus moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Davis jabs Daedalus to the body, keeping him at a distance. Daedalus avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daedalus counters with a right hand to the body. Daedalus slips a straight right by Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daedalus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daedalus controlling from the top position. Daedalus throws a big right hand that misses. Daedalus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. Daedalus trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Daedalus controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Daedalus wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Donny Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daedalus tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab. Davis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Daedalus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jab by Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daedalus misses with a body shot.
Daedalus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis. Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daedalus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Davis misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Davis. Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daedalus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daedalus has time to react. Daedalus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Davis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing. Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daedalus back to the cage. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Davis throws a big shot that misses. Davis scores with a decent looking hook. Daedalus ducks right into an uppercut from Davis. Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Daedalus is looking to clinch. Davis 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. Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daedalus moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Daedalus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Davis misses with a looping left. Davis with a nice cross. Daedalus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daedalus. Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Davis throws a right and a left that both miss. Daedalus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Davis manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Davis.
Daedalus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Daedalus slips a straight right by Davis. Davis throws a right and a left that Daedalus avoids nicely. Davis scores with the left hand. Daedalus knows he should have avoided that one. Daedalus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A jab from Davis misses. A nice combination there by Davis.
Daedalus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Daedalus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Davis looks to land a right hand but Daedalus moved out of range. Davis throws a hook but Daedalus avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daedalus ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daedalus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Daedalus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daedalus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daedalus circles away quickly and effectively. Daedalus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Davis lands a nice hook to Daedalus's body. Daedalus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Daedalus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintus Daedalus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daedalus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy. Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis misses with an uppercut. Daedalus saw that one coming. Davis lands with a hook. Daedalus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daedalus.
Daedalus tries to counter by clinching up but Davis breaks away and moves out of range. Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daedalus sees it coming and avoids it easily. Davis misses with a straight right. Daedalus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daedalus somewhat. Davis is looking for the big counter here. Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daedalus manages to avoid it. Daedalus shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A cross from Davis lands. Donny Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daedalus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daedalus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Davis lands a head shot.
Quintus Daedalus's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis. Davis delivers a nice body kick. A big right from Davis misses. Daedalus thinks about countering with a head kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing. Daedalus appears to be looking for a big counter. Davis misses with a body shot.
As Davis looks to move away, Daedalus throws a big counter combo bu Davis just gets out of the way. Davis jabs at Daedalus's body. Daedalus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daedalus moves away from the strike by Davis. Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis. Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Davis feints and then cracks Daedalus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daedalus down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daedalus's head. Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daedalus blocks a leg kick. Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Daedalus tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow. Donny Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Davis throws a nice looking combination but Daedalus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No luck for Daedalus with that takedown attempt. Davis scores with a jab to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daedalus shoots in but no luck this time. Davis now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Davis throws a combination. Daedalus tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Davis thumps Daedalus with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daedalus counters with a one-two to the body. Daedalus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Daedalus persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Daedalus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Daedalus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Davis is looking for a sweep. Daedalus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Daedalus sits in half guard. Davis wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Daedalus fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintus Daedalus. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Davis looks to move away, Daedalus throws a big counter combo bu Davis just gets out of the way. Davis with a jab. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis cracks the inside of Daedalus's front leg. Quintus Daedalus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daedalus slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
A jab from Davis misses. Davis leaves Daedalus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daedalus to score an easy takedown into full guard. Davis pushes Daedalus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Davis lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis scores with a nice strike. Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daedalus's sensitive parts. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daedalus fails with a takedown attempt. Davis loads up on a big right hand but Daedalus slips the punch. Daedalus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Horrible takedown attempt by Daedalus or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad. Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Daedalus lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Donny Davis has been cut. Davis throws a series of punches but Daedalus moves out of range. Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Daedalus on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Donny Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Davis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Davis! Donny Davis took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Modern Wear Apparel for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Kyle F for letting me fight here in the HMFL!! Thank you!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Goyf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goyf has chosen Disturbed - Asylum as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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212 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tarmo Goyf! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Natsisiwa lands with a hook. Goyf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Tarmo Goyf has been cut. Natsisiwa lands a nice hook to Goyf's body. Goyf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Natsisiwa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Goyf lands a big head kick that sends Natsisiwa tumbling to the mat! Goyf takes a step backwards and waves Natsisiwa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Natsisiwa is rocked!
It looks like Kalle Natsisiwa has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Goyf looks to throw the jab but Natsisiwa is out of range. Oh Natsisiwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Goyf throws a head kick but Natsisiwa moves out of range.
Goyf seems to be stalking Natsisiwa here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Natsisiwa drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tarmo Goyf! Tarmo Goyf was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez's entrance music is Vamos. A fine choice. Grimm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
39 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Lopez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Auguste Grimm! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Grimm. Grimm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely. Lopez throws out a powerful jab. Grimm misses with an uppercut. Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Grimm manages to avoid it. Lopez throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm. It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grimm. Grimm pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch. Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Miguel Lopez 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. Lopez throws a hook to the side of Grimm's head but Grimm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimm counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lopez is lucky that one didn't land flush. Grimm staying out of range there. Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it. Grimm cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grimm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Grimm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it. Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimm. Grimm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily. Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lopez connects with a right hand. Grimm shakes it off. Lopez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Grimm throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Grimm slips under a jab from Lopez. Grimm tries to clinch up. Grimm has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lopez is trying to break free. Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Grimm is controlling him. Lopez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Lopez breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Grimm. Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Grimm lands a jab. The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grimm throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grimm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Grimm cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs. Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body and Grimm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez tries to bum rush Grimm with a series of wild strikes but Grimm uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimm looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming. Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grimm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Grimm throws a half hearted mid kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lopez - that will leave a mark!
Lopez moves away from the strike by Grimm. Lopez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Grimm throws a lazy head kick and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grimm misses with a wild body shot. Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Grimm slips under a jab from Lopez. Grimm unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lopez throws the left hand but Grimm avoids the punch easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Grimm looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lopez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimm on the side of the head. Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimm wants to counter with a clinch but Lopez pushes him away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lopez connects with a body shot. Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimm. Grimm obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick. Lopez scores with the left hand. Grimm knows he should have avoided that one. Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lopez scores with a hook. Grimm is looking to land body kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grimm throws a shot to the body.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm misses with a jab to the body
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo. Lopez throws out a loose jab but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it. Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Grimm scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target. Grimm misses the jab. Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grimm tries to counter by closing the distance. Grimm looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lopez swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lopez scores with a punch to the head. Lopez misses with an uppercut. Grimm saw that one coming. A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick. Miguel Lopez is winning the standup battle so far. Grimm misses with a body kick. Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Grimm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout. Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick misses from Grimm. Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimm. Lopez lands with a nice body punch. Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Grimm throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Grimm manages to avoid it. Grimm moves out of range as Lopez strikes. Lopez slips a straight right by Grimm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Grimm defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand. A thudding body kick lands there by Lopez!
Lopez looks for the body kick but Grimm saw that one coming. 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! Lopez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively. Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimm. Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grimm misses with a body kick. Lopez throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range. Grimm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grimm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Grimm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez cracks the inside of Grimm's front leg. Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lopez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Grimm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range. Lopez moves out of range of the body kick. Lopez throws a series of punches but Grimm moves out of range. Grimm tries to counter with a clinch but Lopez shakes him off and moves away. Lopez throws a head kick that half lands.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Grimm is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot. Grimm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grimm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lopez - the referee stops the clock and Grimm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lopez. Grimm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Grimm misses with the combination.
Lopez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Grimm is looking to land body kicks. Grimm darts in trying to clinch and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grimm throws a body kick that misses. Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Lopez dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Grimm. Grimm throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range. As Grimm looks to move away, Lopez throws a big counter combo bu Grimm just gets out of the way. Lopez throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range. Grimm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts. Lopez throws out a loose jab but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it. Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez. Grimm throws a half hearted mid kick. Grimm moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grimm swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease. It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Grimm misses with a wild combination.
Lopez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimm throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body. Grimm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Grimm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Grimm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lopez scores with a head kick. Grimm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Grimm clinches up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grimm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses. Grimm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Grimm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow. Grimm managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
Grimm decides to pull guard. Grimm being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimm is keeping the position for now. Lopez wants to get up but he can't break Grimm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Grimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there. Grimm has a closed guard, preventing Lopez from standing up. Lopez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Grimm is working an open guard so Lopez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Lopez throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range. Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Grimm misses. Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Grimm throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily. Lopez throws a counter high kick but Grimm was just alert enough to avoid it. Grimm misses with a right hand and Grimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grimm fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Auguste Grimm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Grimm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Auguste Grimm! Auguste Grimm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. In defeat, Miguel Lopez stepped up to the mic, saying 'this is not the last you will se from me!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Geissen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvin Ray Dunkin! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Geissen scores with a jab to the head.
Dunkin throws a body shot but no joy. Geissen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunkin is just out of range. Dunkin tries to counter with a clinch but Geissen shakes him off and moves away. Dunkin cracks the inside of Geissen's front leg. Dunkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dunkin misses with a kick to the body.
Dunkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geissen. Dunkin throws a body kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunkin misses with a right hand and Geissen counters with a straight right hand. Dunkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Geissen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Geissen avoids the head kick by Dunkin.
Dunkin throws out a loose jab but Geissen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Geissen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Dunkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dunkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Geissen counters with a slapping leg kick. Dunkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Geissen on the side of the head. Dunkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Geissen throws a looping overhand right but Dunkin ducks down to avoid it. Dunkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geissen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunkin. A little feinted left hand from Geissen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A bone on bone clash there as Dunkin blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunkin, right into the meat.
Dunkin connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Shawn Geissen has been cut. Geissen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donk. Dunkin catches Geissen right on the button with a cross. Geissen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Alvin Ray Dunkin has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Geissen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dunkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dunkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Geissen lands a jab. A head kick misses from Dunkin. Dunkin closes the distance looking to clinch and Geissen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunkin looks for the body kick but Geissen saw that one coming. Geissen cracks the inside of Dunkin's front leg. Geissen swings widly with a right hand
and Dunkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Geissen avoids the body shot from Dunkin.
Dunkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Geissen if he has to take too many more of those.
Geissen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dunkin connects with a jab. Dunkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dunkin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dunkin lands a body shot.
A low kick from Dunkin is predictable there and Geissen counters with a leg kick. Dunkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Geissen rather than just go for the knockout. Dunkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Geissen counters with a lovely straight right hand! 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! Geissen avoids the head kick by Dunkin.
Geissen loads up on a big right hand but Dunkin slips the punch. Dunkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Dunkin misses with a body shot.
Dunkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geissen throws out the jab. Geissen thows a leg kick but Dunkin checks it and Dunkin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alvin Ray Dunkin will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dunkin ducks right into an uppercut from Geissen. Geissen swings widly with a right hand
and Dunkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dunkin lands a big right hand that sends Geissen crashing to the mat! Dunkin stays standing though and waves Geissen back to his feet!
Geissen is rocked! Dunkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Geissen takes a swing at Dunkin's ribcage but misses. Geissen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dunkin is able to avoid easily. Geissen tries to land a leg kick but Dunkin saw it coming and moves away.
Dunkin lands the left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Geissen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunkin can pounce on him.
Geissen wants to land a leg kick but Dunkin is out of range. Geissen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Geissen misses with a shot to the body and Dunkin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dunkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geissen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunkin. Geissen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Geissen. Dunkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Dunkin throws out a powerful jab. Dunkin throws an overhand right that drops Geissen like a sack of potatoes! Dunkin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Ray Dunkin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon comes to the cage accompanied by American Ninja 2 OST - Truckin'. Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by System Of A Down - Chic 'N' Stu. Kirk Boon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Django Brown's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Boon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Django Brown! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown moves in looking to clinch but Boon pushes him off. Boon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boon is landing a low percentage of strikes. Boon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard. Boon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Boon drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Boon off! Boon jumps back into Brown's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
That's one minute gone in the round. Boon is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control. Boon is working hard here to advance position. Boon manages to get back to half guard. Boon manages to get to full guard.
Brown tries to stand but Boon is controlling from the bottom. Boon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Boon's legs - danger averted. Boon looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Boon. Boon has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though. Brown wanted to stand there but Boon had control of the position. Boon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Boon shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Boon dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Boon's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Boon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Django Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Boon misses with a takedown attempt and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Boon is breathing heavily. Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Boon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boon misses with a takedown and Brown counters with a good low kick that Boon was not able to check. Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Boon should have avoided that one. Brown scores with a decent looking hook. Boon misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Boon on that attempt. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Brown! Boon is out on his feet! Brown rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Boon is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Boon is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Django Brown! Django Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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