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GSF 59 Doomsday vs Mirasty PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Eleven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Sanchez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Eleven!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Eleven keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Eleven looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Jab from Eleven.
Eleven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Eleven keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Eleven.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Eleven.
Eleven drops Sanchez with a big left hand and mounts him. Sanchez is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Eleven takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Eleven pushes him away.
Eleven controlling the pace for now.
Eleven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Eleven content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Eleven has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Steven Eleven just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eleven throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eleven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Eleven circles away.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Eleven has cracked Sanchez with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Eleven lands another huge swinging hook and Sanchez tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sanchez, before Eleven can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Eleven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hit The Lights!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rambo lands in his opponent's guard.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Svensson pulls Rambo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rambo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Svensson 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.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svensson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svensson pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo stops Svensson from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from Svensson.
Rambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Rambo with that takedown attempt.
Rambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Ground and pound from Rambo.
Rambo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rambo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Rambo seems to be working for a kimura but Svensson defends the submission attempt.
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Rambo has control of the leg.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Svensson is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Rambo there.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Svensson is looking to control Rambo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svensson avoid being mounted?
Svensson taking some punishment here, with Rambo in his half guard.
It looks like Mats Svensson has been cut.
Rambo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rambo seems to be looking for submissions.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
Rambo thows a huge punch but Svensson dodges it nicely.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is pressing down on Svensson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Svensson is holding on for now.
Rambo trying to control from half guard but Svensson is working away.
Rambo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Rambo.
Rambo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rambo slips under a jab.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Rambo ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Rambo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mats Svensson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svensson throws a sloppy body shot
and Rambo counters with a straight right hand.
Rambo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rambo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rambo seems to be working for a kimura but Svensson defends the submission attempt.
Svensson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is looking for a kimura but Svensson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rambo to get the leverage.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rambo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Svensson is looking to escape.
Rambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rambo winds up and cracks Svensson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rambo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
Rambo prevents Svensson from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rambo drops an elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Rambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Rambo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rambo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
Rambo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to control but can't.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rambo is nestled in close to Svensson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Rambo connects with a nice short shot to Svensson's temple.
Rambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Rambo connects with a nice short shot to Svensson's temple.
Rambo looking for a submission but Svensson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rambo prevents Svensson from getting back to his feet.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Svensson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rambo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
Rambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rambo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rambo.
Svensson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mats Svensson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Svensson misses.
Rambo cracks a nice hook into Svensson's ribs.
Rambo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rambo working the head and body with strikes.
Rambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Rambo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rambo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rambo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Svensson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rambo.
Rambo working over Svensson with some ground and pound. Svensson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rambo lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rambo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rambo lands a heavy elbow.
Rambo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Svensson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rambo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Svensson?
Rambo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Svensson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rambo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Svensson is rocked!
Svensson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rambo with shots to the head and body - Svensson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Svensson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rambo.
Rambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rambo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svensson looks a forlorn figure.
Rambo postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Svensson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Svensson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane WiIliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Metsonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WiIliams comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Metsonen has chosen - as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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197 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane WiIliams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martti Metsonen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WiIliams loads up on a big right hand but Metsonen slips the punch.
Metsonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
WiIliams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metsonen swings for the body but WiIliams moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metsonen. WiIliams does a little dance to reset his feet.
WiIliams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Metsonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Metsonen is trying to work for a kimura but WiIliams is defending well.
Metsonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. WiIliams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
WiIliams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Metsonen.
Metsonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
WiIliams manages to get to full guard.
Metsonen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! WiIliams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! WiIliams has escaped and now he's on top!
WiIliams is looking to work some ground and pound but Metsonen has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metsonen is on top in guard.
WiIliams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Metsonen won't allow WiIliams to pass to mount.
Metsonen moves into full guard.
WiIliams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
WiIliams landing with the ground and pound.
WiIliams wants to control from the top but Metsonen keeps moving.
Metsonen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WiIliams looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WiIliams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Metsonen is proving hard to escape from.
Metsonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
WiIliams instigates a clinch.
Metsonen tries to work over WiIliams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
WiIliams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metsonen doesn't manage to clinch there - WiIliams circles away.
Metsonen is looking to clinch.
A jab from WiIliams finds it's way through Metsonen's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Metsonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metsonen.
WiIliams stuffs the takedown.
Metsonen looks gassed!
Metsonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metsonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from WiIliams.
Metsonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
WiIliams cracks Metsonen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Metsonen falls backwards against the cage. WiIliams follows up with more strikes that drop Metsonen to his knees. WiIliams keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Metsonen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane WiIliams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edilberto Bayagbag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fellipe Briz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go night night. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edilberto Bayagbag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fellipe Briz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayagbag shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bayagbag stands and throws Briz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bayagbag trying to control the action but Briz is working from the bottom.
Bayagbag tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bayagbag has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bayagbag is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Briz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Briz defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briz wants to control but Bayagbag postures up.
Bayagbag looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bayagbag cracks Briz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briz prevents Bayagbag from moving into mount.
Bayagbag looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bayagbag swings around for an armbar but Briz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bayagbag's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bayagbag looking for a sweep. Not yet Bayagbag, not yet.
Briz drops back looking for a leg! Bayagbag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bayagbag manages to kick Briz off! Briz jumps back into Bayagbag's guard.
Bayagbag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Briz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bayagbag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Briz defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayagbag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bayagbag is on top in guard.
Bayagbag looking to pass the guard.
Bayagbag throws a strike but Briz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bayagbag 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.
Bayagbag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Briz defends well.
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.
Bayagbag looking for a sweep. Not yet Bayagbag, not yet.
Briz trying to control but Bayagbag is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bayagbag decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bayagbag is trying to control the action in half guard but Briz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bayagbag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Briz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bayagbag.
Briz looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edilberto Bayagbag dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Briz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Briz taking a break here but Bayagbag is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bayagbag tries to get to full guard but Briz has control of the leg.
Briz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bayagbag has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayagbag wants to improve his position but Briz is controlling well.
Bayagbag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Briz pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bayagbag wants to get back to his feet.
Bayagbag tries to get to full guard but Briz has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bayagbag shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Briz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Briz is looking to regain half guard here but Bayagbag keeps moving and retains side control.
Briz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagbag is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Briz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Briz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bayagbag decides to stand back up.
Bayagbag feints and as Briz raises his hands in defense, Bayagbag changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bayagbag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briz is keeping the position for now.
Bayagbag drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Briz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bayagbag has Briz in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagbag lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Briz!
Briz avoids a strike by Bayagbag and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Bayagbag's guard! Fantastic escape!
Bayagbag keeping moving, preventing Briz from controlling successfully.
Bayagbag wants to stand and escape but Briz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Briz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bayagbag wants to stand up but Briz is controlling him.
Bayagbag trying to keep a closed guard but Briz is proving a slippery customer.
Briz controlling from the top position.
Bayagbag wriggles free and stands up.
Bayagbag drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bayagbag looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edilberto Bayagbag dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Briz misses with a takedown
and Bayagbag counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Briz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bayagbag has picked Briz up and slammed him! Briz can't keep hold of the triangle and Bayagbag manages to pass to side control!
Briz tries to bench press Bayagbag off him but Bayagbag keeps the position.
Bayagbag trying to control the action but Briz is working from the bottom.
Bayagbag swings around for an armbar but Briz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bayagbag's guard.
Briz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bayagbag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Briz has managed to get both his arms back between Bayagbag's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bayagbag looking for a sweep. Not yet Bayagbag, not yet.
Briz trying to control but Bayagbag is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayagbag is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Briz is controlling him.
Edilberto Bayagbag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bayagbag doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bayagbag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Briz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Briz throwing strikes from guard but Bayagbag blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bayagbag fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Briz circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bayagbag shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Briz's guard.
Briz controls Bayagbag momentarily but Bayagbag frees himself.
Bayagbag wants to pass the guard but Briz is keeping the position.
Bayagbag passes Briz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bayagbag seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Briz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Briz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bayagbag is working away from the top position though.
Bayagbag is stalling here. Briz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bayagbag seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Briz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagbag is trying to work for a sweep but Briz has mounted him!
Bayagbag regains half guard.
Bayagbag taking some punishment here, with Briz in his half guard.
Bayagbag wants to get back to his feet.
Bayagbag gets back to full guard.
Bayagbag looking for a sweep. Not yet Bayagbag, not yet.
Bayagbag keeping moving, preventing Briz from controlling successfully.
Briz throws a strike but Bayagbag rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briz working a defensive guard here.
Briz keeping moving, preventing Bayagbag from controlling successfully.
Fellipe Briz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bayagbag wants to pass the guard but Briz is keeping the position.
Briz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bayagbag stacks Briz 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 Bayagbag!
Bayagbag 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edilberto Bayagbag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bayagbag, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edilberto Bayagbag!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dayton Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dayton Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana lands with a straight right. Michaels didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Montana misses.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michaels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Montana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michaels's guard.
Montana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels trying to control the position.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Montana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels controls Montana momentarily but Montana frees himself.
Montana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michaels moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Michaels scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Michaels throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Montana works over Michaels's head and body with a nice combination.
Montana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana scores with a hook to the body. Michaels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michaels slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Michaels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michaels controls Montana momentarily but Montana frees himself.
Montana wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Montana is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Montana kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Montana thows a body shot but no joy.
Montana misses with a body shot.
Montana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montana tries to land a body kick
and Michaels counters with a three punch combo that has Montana backing up. Montana nods at Michaels to acknowledge the strikes.
Michaels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montana shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Michaels manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayton Montana dominated that round.
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.
Montana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michaels's waist but Michaels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montana off to one side.
Michaels misses with a body punch
and Montana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Montana tries to score with some ground and pound. Michaels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Montana throws an elbow but Michaels slips to the side and avoids it well.
Montana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Michaels pushes Montana away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Montana gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Montana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Michaels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels can't do much from the bottom here.
Montana misses with the ground and pound.
Montana grinds an elbow into Michaels's temple.
Montana landing strikes.
Montana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Michaels down.
Michaels prevents Montana from improving position.
Montana looks up at the clock and then as Michaels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Montana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Montana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to control but Montana postures up.
Michaels regains half guard, as Montana was trying to land strikes.
Montana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Montana there.
Michaels manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels throws a head kick that Montana semi-blocks.
A shot to the body from Montana misses
and Michaels counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels pushes Montana away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montana.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Montana takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
A shot to de liver by Montana. Beautiful body shot.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Michaels on the side of the head.
Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels scores with a punch to the head.
Michaels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Montana.
Montana trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Montana slips an elbow through the middle.
Montana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayton Montana dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels misses with a body shot
and Montana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Michaels's guard.
Montana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montana throws a big right hand that misses.
Montana throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
Dayton Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michaels wants to stand but Montana is controlling the position.
Montana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Montana avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Michaels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch.
Montana looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
Michaels fails with the takedown.
Michaels throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montana throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range.
Montana dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Montana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana thuds a left hand into Michaels's body.
Montana misses with a jab to the body
and Michaels counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montana thuds a left hand into Michaels's body.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Montana.
Michaels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montana's head.
Michaels's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Michaels duly obliges.
Shawn Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Montana misses with a body shot.
Montana is looking to wear down Michaels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Montana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dayton Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shawn Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michaels throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana lands a nice hook to Michaels's body. Michaels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels throws a combination that misses
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michaels throws a sloppy body shot
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dayton Montana.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montana, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dayton Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Neilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke comes to the cage accompanied by Star Wars - Imperial March. Neilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Who Run This- 50 cent. 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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198 lbs
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25
192 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Neilson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Neilson slips the punch.
No joy there for Neilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Neilson throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Neilson slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
Neilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Neilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Locke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Locke is tightening it up a little... Neilson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Neilson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Neilson taps out! nice BJJ there by Locke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Locke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adnan Catic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Gilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Catic comes to the cage accompanied by Fali mi Ljubav. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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26
214 lbs
10 - 5 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adnan Catic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wladimir Gilkov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catic thows a body shot but no joy.
Gilkov tries to move into range but Catic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Wladimir Gilkov has been cut.
Gilkov fails with the takedown.
Catic cracks Gilkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Catic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catic throws the left hand but Gilkov avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Catic.
Catic thows a body shot but no joy.
Gilkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilkov passes Catic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gilkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Catic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gilkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov wants to pass the guard but Catic is defending well.
Gilkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gilkov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Catic turns into him and now he's in Gilkov's guard.
Gilkov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Catic defends well.
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.
Catic preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adnan Catic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Gilkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Catic looks to land a combination but Gilkov avoids it well.
Gilkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Catic throws a series of punches but Gilkov moves out of range.
Catic throws the left hand but Gilkov avoids the punch easily.
Gilkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Catic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Catic.
Gilkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Catic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Catic lands a nice looking body shot.
Catic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilkov.
Catic drops Gilkov with a beautiful combination! Gilkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Catic is looking for the KO!
Gilkov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gilkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catic wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gilkov tries to control but Catic wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Catic is now in Gilkov's guard. A big mistake from Gilkov there, giving up the dominant position!
Catic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two 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.
Gilkov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gilkov working a defensive guard here.
Gilkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Catic stacks Gilkov 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 Catic!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Catic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gilkov's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adnan Catic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Gilkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Catic throws out a powerful jab.
Catic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Catic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Catic misses with the combination.
Gilkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catic.
Gilkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Catic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catic tries to bum rush Gilkov with a series of wild strikes but Gilkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gilkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Catic keeping full guard, as Gilkov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov advances to half guard.
Gilkov tries to pass to full mount but Catic defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Catic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Catic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gilkov moves out of range as Catic strikes.
Catic throws a series of punches but Gilkov moves out of range.
Catic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Catic fails to land with a series of punches.
Wladimir Gilkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adnan Catic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Catic misses.
Catic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gilkov.
Catic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Catic scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catic scores with a sloppy right hand. Gilkov should have avoided that one.
Adnan Catic is winning the standup battle so far.
Catic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gilkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adnan Catic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladimir Gilkov.
Gilkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catic throws a shot to the body.
Gilkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Catic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Catic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilkov can do to turn this around?
Gilkov slips a jab from Catic.
Gilkov fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Catic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catic lands with a cross.
Gilkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gilkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Catic finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catic.
Gilkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Catic misses with a hook.
Catic lands with a right and another and another! Gilkov is in big trouble! Catic lands again and this time it's lights out for Gilkov! A quality knockout there for Catic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adnan Catic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Clooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clooten comes into the arena with Hot Ride by The Prodigy blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Clooten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from St Pierre misses the target.
St Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by St Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Clooten which made him look bad.
Clooten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre throws a hook but Clooten blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Clooten.
St Pierre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clooten in his tracks.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
Clooten slips a straight right by St Pierre.
Clooten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clooten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clooten tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clooten lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Clooten.
St Pierre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clooten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clooten is defended easily by St Pierre.
St Pierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Clooten is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a looping right.
St Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Clooten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Pierre looks to land a combination but Clooten avoids it well.
Clooten tries a head kick but it misses.
Clooten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clooten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Clooten counter with a right hand.
Clooten connects with a looping right hand.
Clooten doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Clooten looks to score with a jab to the body but St Pierre is just out of range.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws a shot from downtown. Clooten moves away and avoids it.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clooten.
St Pierre slips under a jab from Clooten.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre throws a hook but Clooten avoids it easily.
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Clooten is out of range.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clooten defends it nicely.
Matt Clooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
Clooten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Pierre has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clooten slips under a jab from St Pierre.
Clooten with a lazy takedown attempt
letting St Pierre counter with a right hand.
St Pierre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St Pierre misses with a body shot.
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Pierre scores a takedown into full mount!
St Pierre punching from mount but Clooten doing a good job of avoiding damage.
St Pierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Clooten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
St Pierre with the ground and pound from mount.
St Pierre looking to finish Clooten with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clooten!
Clooten holds of for dear life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clooten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clooten wants to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
St Pierre breaks from Clooten's wrist control and lands an elbow.
St Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clooten?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre lands with some strikes.
Clooten tries to reverse the position but St Pierre maintains control.
St Pierre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clooten hang on?
St Pierre working Clooten over with strikes here.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! St Pierre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
St Pierre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clooten is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount and Clooten is in trouble!
Oh Clooten is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clooten sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clooten seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Pierre is nestled in close to Clooten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clooten is trying to stand.
St Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clooten defending well though.
St Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
Clooten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Pierre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clooten taking some punishment here, with St Pierre in his half guard.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clooten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre 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.
St Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clooten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre somewhat.
A shot to de liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
St Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clooten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clooten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Pierre's calf.
Clooten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
St Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clooten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Pierre thinking.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clooten closes the distance and clinches.
Clooten misses with some punches.
Clooten working aggressively here.
St Pierre is working for takedown but Clooten is calmly controlling the position for now.
St Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matt Clooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Clooten shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clooten misses with a punch on the inside.
Clooten throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on St Pierre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooten lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
St Pierre looking for a takedown.
St Pierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clooten taking a breather.
Nice body punch from St Pierre - that landed with a thud.
Clooten works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Clooten postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clooten 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.
Clooten decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on St Pierre, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clooten wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Clooten gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows St Pierre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Clooten blocks nicely.
St Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clooten wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Clooten is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Clooten keeps moving.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Clooten lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for St Pierre!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Clooten tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Clooten tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
St Pierre is working to get back to half guard.
St Pierre wants to hold on but Clooten pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
St Pierre is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Clooten dominating with strikes here.
Clooten is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. St Pierre can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Clooten wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Clooten 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!
No luck for St Pierre with that takedown attempt.
St Pierre gets a takedown into half guard.
Clooten wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
St Pierre working over Clooten with some ground and pound. Clooten looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Clooten with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clooten keeps working.
Clooten is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Pierre's back!
Clooten throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clooten lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Clooten landing with strikes.
Clooten controlling well, preventing St Pierre from escaping the position.
Clooten somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Clooten throwing strikes and St Pierre squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clooten looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Clooten.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Clooten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
Clooten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Clooten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clooten pulls St Pierre in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Clooten does no damage.
St Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clooten's waist but Clooten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Pierre off to one side.
St Pierre moves out of range as Clooten strikes.
St Pierre misses with a hook.
Clooten slips a straight right by St Pierre.
Clooten misses with a hook.
Clooten loads up on a big right hand but St Pierre slips the punch.
St Pierre misses with a hook.
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.
Clooten throws a looping overhand right but St Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clooten swivels and escapes.
Matt Clooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
Clooten drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
Clooten throwing shots but St Pierre is blocking nicely.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
Clooten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clooten 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George St Pierre.
I think St Pierre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... George St Pierre!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drake Aubrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aubrey comes into the arena with Over - Drake blaring out of the sound system. Zukic has chosen 50 cent - Many man as his entrance music. Drake Aubrey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Amir Zukic's chin.
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167 lbs
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24
159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Aubrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zukic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aubrey has a hand on Zukic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zukic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zukic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aubrey turns into him and now he's in Zukic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zukic looking for a guillotine here but Aubrey defends easily.
Zukic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubrey looking to pass the guard.
Zukic is trying to control the position but Aubrey postures up.
Zukic is looking for a triangle but Aubrey pushes his legs off easily.
Zukic has his foot on Aubrey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aubrey works his way back into a safe position though.
Zukic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aubrey looking to pass the guard.
Aubrey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zukic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aubrey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zukic trying to control but Aubrey postures up.
Zukic is looking for a sweep. Aubrey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zukic is looking to improve his position.
Zukic trying to control here.
Zukic regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aubrey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zukic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aubrey has managed to get both his arms back between Zukic's legs - danger averted.
Aubrey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zukic pulls Aubrey in close to prevent any damage.
Aubrey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zukic controls Aubrey momentarily but Aubrey frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zukic 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.
Aubrey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zukic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zukic connects with the punch.
It looks like Drake Aubrey has been cut.
Aubrey ducks under a wild hook from Zukic.
Zukic shoots for a double leg takedown but Aubrey sprawls well. He's pushed Zukic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zukic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zukic swinging wildly here.
Aubrey connects with a single shot there.
Aubrey moves out of range of the body kick from Zukic.
Aubrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zukic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aubrey throws a right and a left that Zukic avoids nicely.
Zukic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zukic tried to score with a low kick but Aubrey checks it.
Zukic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zukic shoots in and bounces Aubrey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zukic prevents Aubrey from getting back to his feet.
Zukic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zukic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aubrey dives on top into guard.
Zukic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aubrey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aubrey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zukic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zukic keeping full guard, as Aubrey tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aubrey misses with a hook. Zukic ducked under it nicely.
Zukic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aubrey misses with a leg kick
and Zukic counters with a low kick, right behind Aubrey 's knee.
Zukic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aubrey misses with a body punch
so Zukic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zukic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukic stopping the sweep attempt from Aubrey.
Zukic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aubrey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aubrey has escaped and now he's on top!
Zukic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zukic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Aubrey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Zukic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aubrey's calf.
Zukic tries to score with a low kick but Aubrey moves his leg out of the way.
Zukic misses with a takedown attempt - Aubrey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zukic.
Zukic throws a nice head kick!
Zukic feints and then cracks Aubrey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aubrey down.
Zukic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zukic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zukic shoots in but Aubrey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zukic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zukic blocks a jab.
Zukic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aubrey as he jumps to the side.
Drake Aubrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Zukic.
Zukic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aubrey wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zukic.
The crowd cheers as Aubrey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zukic doesn't seem phased though.
Zukic feints and as Aubrey raises his hands in defense, Zukic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zukic trying to control but Aubrey is working from the bottom.
Aubrey controls Zukic momentarily but Zukic frees himself.
Zukic trying to control the position from guard on top but Aubrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aubrey dives on top into guard.
Zukic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aubrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Zukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aubrey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zukic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aubrey has managed to get both his arms back between Zukic's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zukic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aubrey doesn't defend quickly enough and Zukic has managed to lock this one up! Can Aubrey escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zukic on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Amir Zukic!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Mirasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Doomsday has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
196 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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193 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Doomsday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Mirasty!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirasty avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Mirasty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doomsday has time to react.
Mirasty connects with the punch.
Mirasty looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Mirasty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirasty.
Mirasty works Doomsday's body with a nice hook.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doomsday shoots in for a double leg but Mirasty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mirasty circles away.
Mirasty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doomsday.
Mirasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Mirasty tests Doomsday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doomsday.
Nice sprawl there from Mirasty as Doomsday shoots in.
Mirasty lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirasty misses with a double jab.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirasty.
Mirasty throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt - Mirasty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up with Mirasty, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes Mirasty against the cage but Mirasty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jon Mirasty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirasty.
Doomsday misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mirasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Doomsday is just out of range.
Mirasty ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Nice sprawl there from Mirasty as Doomsday shoots in.
Doomsday tries to move into range but Mirasty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mirasty throws a hook but Doomsday blocks it.
Mirasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doomsday lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Doomsday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doomsday throws a hook but Mirasty avoids it easily.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Doomsday moves out of range as Mirasty throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Mirasty sprawls well.
Mirasty lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirasty lands a slapping body shot.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mirasty circles away.
Doomsday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirasty throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirasty scores with a shot to the body.
Doomsday is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mirasty misses with a jab to the body
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doomsday wants to free his trapped foot but Mirasty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mirasty tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Doomsday is looking to advance position but Mirasty won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doomsday.
Doomsday throwing shots but Mirasty is blocking nicely.
Doomsday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doomsday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mirasty defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doomsday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirasty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Nice jab there from Mirasty.
Mirasty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doomsday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doomsday slips a straight right by Mirasty.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mirasty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mirasty is looking to regain half guard here but Doomsday keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doomsday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mirasty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doomsday's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Doomsday 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.
Mirasty trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doomsday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirasty keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doomsday wants to pass the guard but Mirasty is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Mirasty dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mirasty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mirasty as he avoids it easily.
Mirasty thuds a left hand into Doomsday's body.
Doomsday shoots in but Mirasty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Mirasty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doomsday dives in and grabs Mirasty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirasty pushes down on Doomsday's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Mirasty.
Mirasty digs a good body shot into Doomsday's ribs.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mirasty as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Mirasty misses.
Mirasty moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mirasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Mirasty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Mirasty moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mirasty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirasty scores with a hook to the body. Doomsday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirasty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Mirasty finds it's target.
Doomsday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mirasty throws out a powerful jab.
Mirasty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Mirasty shows good takedown defense.
Doomsday throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirasty.
Mirasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Doomsday throws a looping overhand right but Mirasty ducks down to avoid it.
Mirasty lands the left hand.
Victor Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday slips a jab from Mirasty.
Mirasty loads up on a big right hand but Doomsday slips the punch.
Mirasty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doomsday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mirasty counters with a right hand to the body.
Doomsday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mirasty lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirasty looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
Good exchange - Mirasty coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Mirasty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirasty.
Mirasty throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirasty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirasty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirasty lands with a hook. Doomsday tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by Mirasty there.
Jon Mirasty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Mirasty misses.
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirasty was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Mirasty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirasty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Mirasty.
Doomsday looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up with Mirasty, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes Mirasty against the cage but Mirasty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doomsday misses with a shot to the body
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doomsday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mirasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirasty cracks Doomsday with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirasty cracks Doomsday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doomsday throws a big shot that misses.
Doomsday shoots in but no luck this time.
Mirasty lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirasty scores with a hook to the body. Doomsday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doomsday misses with a takedown
and Mirasty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirasty tries to bum rush Doomsday with a series of wild strikes but Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirasty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doomsday. Doomsday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Mirasty counters with a head kick.
Mirasty misses with a straight left.
Doomsday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirasty throws a push kick but Doomsday slaps the foot to one side.
Doomsday shoots in but no luck this time.
Mirasty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirasty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirasty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirasty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty throws a right hand that Doomsday ducks under and follows up with a left that Doomsday also avoids with ease.
Doomsday has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Mirasty.
Mirasty just misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirasty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirasty.
A big right from Doomsday misses.
Doomsday tries to move into range but Mirasty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mirasty misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Doomsday there.
Mirasty slips a jab from Doomsday.
Mirasty avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirasty throws a sloppy head kick and Doomsday moves out of range easily.
Mirasty throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Doomsday throws a sloppy body shot
and Mirasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday slips under a jab from Mirasty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Mirasty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mirasty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirasty takes a swing at Doomsday's ribcage but misses.
Mirasty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirasty scores with the left hand. Doomsday knows he should have avoided that one.
Mirasty throws a series of punches but Doomsday moves out of range.
Doomsday throws out a loose jab but Mirasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirasty throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Doomsday scores with a jab to the body.
Doomsday throws a jab when Mirasty was well out of range.
Mirasty scores with a body shot.
Mirasty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mirasty scores with a three punch combo!
Mirasty lands a body shot.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirasty tries to sprawl out of it but Doomsday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirasty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mirasty scores with a body shot.
Mirasty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doomsday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday thows a body shot but no joy.
Mirasty ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a sloppy body shot
and Mirasty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mirasty 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.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirasty misses with a body shot.
Doomsday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mirasty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Mirasty moves away and avoids it.
Mirasty digs a good hook to Doomsday's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Mirasty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doomsday's head backwards.
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirasty was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Doomsday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mirasty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doomsday's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirasty connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mirasty connects with a crisp jab.
Mirasty throws a shot to the body.
Mirasty throws a lazy head kick
and Doomsday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mirasty thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Mirasty.
Mirasty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doomsday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirasty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doomsday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doomsday there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mirasty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doomsday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Mirasty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doomsday on the side of the head.
Mirasty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirasty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doomsday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mirasty throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
Mirasty lands with an overhand left.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt - Mirasty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mirasty scores with the left hand. Doomsday knows he should have avoided that one.
Mirasty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirasty throws a jab when Doomsday was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Mirasty.
Mirasty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Mirasty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doomsday misses with a hook to the body
and Mirasty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Doomsday misses the target.
Mirasty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mirasty lands with a nice combination. Doomsday backs away looking to recover.
Mirasty lands with a nice combination. Doomsday backs away looking to recover.
Mirasty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mirasty connects with a solid leg kick.
Mirasty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirasty with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirasty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doomsday at a distance.
Mirasty throws a big shot that misses.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mirasty. No joy for Doomsday on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doomsday misses with a shot to the body
and Mirasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Mirasty.
Mirasty lands with a cross.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mirasty.
Mirasty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Mirasty lands a jab to the nose.
Doomsday walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Mirasty's head but Mirasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doomsday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doomsday walks into a jab.
Mirasty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doomsday misses with a hook.
Doomsday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mirasty's waist but Mirasty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doomsday off to one side.
Mirasty just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirasty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirasty fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Mirasty really 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.
Doomsday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mirasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirasty takes a swing at Doomsday's ribcage but misses.
Mirasty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mirasty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Doomsday shoots and misses
and Mirasty counters with a good low kick that Doomsday was not able to check.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doomsday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirasty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doomsday to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mirasty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doomsday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doomsday is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mirasty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mirasty has escaped and now he's on top!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mirasty trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirasty looking to sit in guard and control but Doomsday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mirasty working a defensive guard here.
Mirasty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doomsday's guard.
Mirasty wants to pass the guard but Doomsday is keeping the position.
Doomsday is controlling Mirasty's posture.
Mirasty trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mirasty preventing the sweep.
Doomsday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mirasty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mirasty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mirasty trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirasty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mirasty wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jon Mirasty just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mirasty cracks Doomsday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doomsday has his takedown stuffed
and Mirasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Doomsday lands a nice looking body shot.
Doomsday catches Mirasty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mirasty punishes Doomsday's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Mirasty misses.
Nice shot lands for Mirasty.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mirasty sprawls well. Mirasty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doomsday gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirasty catches Doomsday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mirasty lands with a cross.
Doomsday takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doomsday.
Doomsday misses with a takedown
enabling Mirasty to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirasty stuffs the takedown attempt from Doomsday. Doomsday gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doomsday takes a swing at Mirasty's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mirasty.
Doomsday throws the left hand but Mirasty avoids the punch easily.
Doomsday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mirasty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mirasty throws a jab when Doomsday was well out of range.
Mirasty plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doomsday missing with a left hand there. Mirasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doomsday.
Mirasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doomsday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doomsday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mirasty but Mirasty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirasty lands a nice shot that snaps Doomsday's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Mirasty dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mirasty looks for the body kick but Doomsday saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mirasty.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doomsday is defended easily by Mirasty.
Mirasty lands a body shot.
A jab from Doomsday misses.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Mirasty sprawls well.
Doomsday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirasty tries to sprawl out of it but Doomsday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirasty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirasty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doomsday doesn't seem bothered though.
Doomsday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirasty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirasty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirasty with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirasty thuds a left hand into Doomsday's body.
Mirasty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mirasty.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mirasty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doomsday.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Mirasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mirasty connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mirasty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doomsday on the side of the head.
Mirasty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doomsday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirasty misses with a wild body shot.
Mirasty misses with a wild body shot.
Mirasty connects with a body shot.
Mirasty thuds his right hand into Doomsday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Mirasty misses its intended target.
Doomsday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mirasty 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.
Victor Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Mirasty keeps moving.
Doomsday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mirasty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doomsday won't allow Mirasty to sweep him here.
Doomsday works over Mirasty with some ground and pound from guard.
Mirasty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doomsday takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirasty throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirasty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirasty is just out of range.
Mirasty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doomsday shoots and misses
and Mirasty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doomsday takes one to the chin there.
Mirasty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mirasty scores with a hook to the body. Doomsday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirasty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Mirasty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mirasty but Mirasty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mirasty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mirasty scores with a punch to the head.
Doomsday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mirasty scores with a sloppy right hand. Doomsday should have avoided that one.
Mirasty cracks Doomsday with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Doomsday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a big shot that misses.
Mirasty ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday misses with a body punch
and Mirasty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jon Mirasty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirasty missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirasty lands a jab to the head.
Doomsday fails to land the takedown.
Doomsday blocks a head kick by Mirasty.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Mirasty looks to land a combination. Doomsday sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mirasty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Doomsday cracks Mirasty with an open hand slap.
Mirasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doomsday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mirasty's waist but Mirasty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doomsday off to one side.
Doomsday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mirasty counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mirasty.
Doomsday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirasty lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Mirasty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mirasty 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 43:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Mirasty!
Jon Mirasty is the new middleweight champion!
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