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CEFC 183 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Neidhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heed has chosen Gentlelman as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Neidhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mongolia Heed!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neidhart with a poor takedown
and Heed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Neidhart won't be happy with that.
Neidhart can't do much from the bottom here.
Heed controls the position.
Neidhart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heed off and has taken his back!
Neidhart looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Heed taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Neidhart!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Split Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Camacho Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camacho Jr has chosen Astro Zombies by The Misfits as his entrance music. Benedict Camacho Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Split Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Camacho Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Camacho Jr misses.
Rush goes for a double leg but Camacho Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Camacho Jr continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho Jr! But no joy.
Rush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Camacho Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rush is in Camacho Jr's guard.
Camacho Jr wants to stand and escape but Rush is having none of it.
Camacho Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Camacho Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Camacho Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camacho Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Camacho Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush lands with an overhand left.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Split Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rush shoots and misses
and Camacho Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Camacho Jr throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range.
No joy there for Camacho Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Camacho Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camacho Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camacho Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camacho Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rush throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rush.
Camacho Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camacho Jr wants to stand and escape but Rush is having none of it.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush prevents Camacho Jr from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Camacho Jr wants to stand up but Rush is controlling him.
Camacho Jr wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Camacho Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Camacho Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rush shoots for a takedown but Camacho Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Camacho Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rush.
Camacho Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Camacho Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Rush looks for a takedown but Camacho Jr sprawls well.
Camacho Jr is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Camacho Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camacho Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camacho Jr throws a counter combo.
Rush fails to land the takedown.
Rush throws a sloppy body shot
and Camacho Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Rush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Rush backs off Camacho Jr throws a huge counter combo but Rush manages to avoid it all.
Camacho Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Rush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Camacho Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Camacho Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rush.
Rush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rush showed some decent athleticism there.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camacho Jr tries to kick Rush off but Rush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush throws a strike but Camacho Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Camacho Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rush fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Camacho Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Split Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camacho Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Rush is rocked!
Rush leaves his chin hanging out and Camacho Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rush crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benedict Camacho Jr!
Our winner, Benedict Camacho Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If I Can't - 50 Cent. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vito Corleone enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone shoots in for a takedown but Ioannidis shows good takedown defense.
Ioannidis shoots for a takedown but Corleone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ioannidis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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.
Corleone has his foot on Ioannidis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ioannidis works his way back into a safe position though.
Corleone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ioannidis's guard.
Ioannidis 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.
Corleone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ioannidis is keeping the position for now.
Ioannidis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ioannidis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannidis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corleone is one step ahead there.
Ioannidis being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis has his feet on Corleone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ioannidis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ioannidis moves into the clinch.
Ioannidis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Corleone uses from the top position.
Ioannidis keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone stays in close to Ioannidis's body and controls the position.
Ioannidis is pulling down on Corleone's head to control his posture.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone postures up in Ioannidis's guard and throws a big left but Ioannidis blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ioannidis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Ioannidis wants to stand but Corleone is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ioannidis keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ioannidis throws a body punch but Corleone moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis moves into range and clinches up with Corleone.
Ioannidis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Corleone can't fight it off and eventually Ioannidis manages to take the fight to the floor. Corleone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ioannidis postures up.
Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ioannidis defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corleone can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corleone has a closed guard, preventing Ioannidis from standing up.
Corleone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ioannidis tries to free his leg and advance position but Corleone is retaining full guard.
Corleone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis throws a big right hand that misses.
Ioannidis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ioannidis clinches up against the cage.
Corleone taking a breather.
Ioannidis pulls Corleone into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corleone looking to pass the guard.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ioannidis wants to stand up but Corleone is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristos Ioannidis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ioannidis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ioannidis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Corleone to the ground. Ioannidis is now in Corleone's guard.
Corleone wriggles free and stands up.
Ioannidis shoots in for a double leg but Corleone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corleone slaps away a takedown attempt from Ioannidis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ioannidis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corleone is fending him off so far but Ioannidis persists. Nope, Corleone circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristos Ioannidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corleone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ioannidis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Corleone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aristos Ioannidis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corleone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ioannidis has managed to get both his arms back between Corleone's legs - danger averted.
Corleone is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ioannidis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ioannidis breaks from the clinch.
Ioannidis shoots in but Corleone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corleone! But no joy.
Corleone keeps the fight on the outside.
Ioannidis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ioannidis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corleone.
Aristos Ioannidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Corleone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corleone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ioannidis counters with a shoot takedown. Corleone fights it but they end up in guard.
Ioannidis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ioannidis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corleone is keeping the position for now.
Ioannidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Corleone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corleone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ioannidis controls the pace.
Corleone working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone working for a triangle but Ioannidis defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Corleone keeping moving, preventing Ioannidis from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ioannidis but Ioannidis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ioannidis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ioannidis clinches up with Corleone and pushes him back against the cage.
Ioannidis scores with a hook to the body.
Ioannidis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corleone can do to turn this around?
Corleone is working for takedown but Ioannidis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ioannidis misses with a knee to the head.
Corleone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ioannidis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ioannidis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ioannidis working a defensive guard here.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristos Ioannidis dominated that second round.
That's time! Ioannidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ioannidis moves into the clinch.
Ioannidis manages to break the clinch.
Corleone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ioannidis.
Ioannidis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Corleone struggling a bit here.
Ioannidis tries to move to mount but Corleone blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannidis decides to stand back up. Ioannidis steps back and let's Corleone get back to his feet.
Ioannidis tried to score with a low kick but Corleone checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Corleone misses.
Corleone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ioannidis is pushing down on Corleone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corleone is fighting to maintain full guard but Ioannidis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Corleone wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Ioannidis is going to stand back up.
Corleone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ioannidis defends well.
Ioannidis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis is looking to stand up but Corleone won't let him.
Corleone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ioannidis slips nicely into half guard.
Ioannidis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ioannidis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Corleone for as long as he can get away with.
Corleone is controlling Ioannidis's trapped leg to prevent Ioannidis from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone wants to control but Ioannidis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ioannidis decides to stand and escape the position.
Corleone looks to throw the jab but Ioannidis is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ioannidis misses the target.
Ioannidis dives in and grabs Corleone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corleone pushes down on Ioannidis's head and hops out.
Vito Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ioannidis tries to close the distance and clinch but Corleone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corleone misses with a looping right.
Ioannidis gets a clinch.
Corleone wants to take the fight to the mat but Ioannidis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Corleone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ioannidis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis tightens his grip and picks Corleone up, before dumping him to the ground. Corleone manages to land in guard.
Corleone tries to strike from the bottom.
Corleone looking for a guillotine here but Ioannidis defends easily.
Ioannidis stands and steps away. Corleone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ioannidis fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ioannidis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristos Ioannidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ioannidis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristos Ioannidis!
Aristos Ioannidis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farmhouse Flander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Farmhouse Flander!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flander throws a poor cross that misses
and Anadrade counters with a takedown into side control.
Flander tries to improve position but can't.
Anadrade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flander keeps working.
Anadrade moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Flander is not content to let Anadrade control the position.
Flander is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Flander can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flander keeps working.
Anadrade working the ground and pound but Flander is defending the strikes.
Flander on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Anadrade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anadrade throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Flander works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anadrade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flander defends it well.
Flander wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flander keeps working.
Anadrade wants to pass to mount but Flander is defending the position.
Anadrade trying to control from half guard but Flander is working away.
Anadrade 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.
Anadrade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anadrade wants to free his trapped foot but Flander is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flander trying to hold on to Anadrade's head to control him but Anadrade postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flander clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flander lands an uppercut.
Flander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Flander.
Anadrade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flander prevents it.
Flander lands a left hand.
Flander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anadrade backwards.
Flander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anadrade managing to block the knees to the body from Flander.
Anadrade wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flander gets underhooks to prevent Anadrade's takedown attempt.
Anadrade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anadrade is breathing heavily.
Flander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flander is pressed up against the cage. Anadrade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flander down to the mat. Flander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flander misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooh a lovely combination from Flander sends Anadrade down but not out. Flander dives into side control looking to finish.
Anadrade is rocked!
Anadrade is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Barracks - LOD, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Flander wants to control but Anadrade is keeping him busy.
Oh Anadrade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Flander are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Anadrade seems to have got his legs back now.
A lull in the action here.
Anadrade managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flander.
Flander scores with punches from side control.
Flander creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Flander wants to stand but Anadrade is controlling his arm.
Anadrade is looking to regain half guard here but Flander keeps moving and retains side control.
Flander working the strikes but Anadrade uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farmhouse Flander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anadrade tries for a takedown but Flander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anadrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flander clinches up with Anadrade and pushes him back against the cage.
Flander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flander gets underhooks to prevent Anadrade's takedown attempt.
Anadrade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anadrade.
Anadrade has Flander pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anadrade pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flander tumbling to the mat - Anadrade dives into Flander's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flander wants to stand but Anadrade is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flander is on top in guard.
Anadrade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flander connects with a couple of short punches.
Anadrade is trying to keep Flander in close.
Flander looking to sit in guard and control but Anadrade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anadrade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Flander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anadrade is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flander is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flander looking for a sweep. Not yet Flander, not yet.
Anadrade trying to control but Flander is working from the bottom.
Anadrade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flander is keeping the position for now.
Flander 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.
Anadrade looking to sit in guard and control but Flander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anadrade 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flander being controlled here momentarily.
Anadrade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anadrade is working hard here to advance position.
Anadrade keeping moving, preventing Flander from controlling successfully.
Anadrade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anadrade keeping moving, preventing Flander from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Flander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anadrade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anadrade.
Anadrade closes the distance and clinches up with Flander, looking for a takedown. Anadrade pushes Flander against the cage but Flander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Farmhouse Flander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anadrade throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flander was covering up waiting for the punch and Anadrade finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Flander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anadrade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anadrade wants to control from the top but Flander keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing.
Flander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farmhouse Flander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anadrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anadrade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flander circles away.
Flander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Flander misses with a wild combination.
Anadrade tries to clinch up but Flander circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Flander does no damage.
Flander throws an overhand right that lands on Anadrade's shoulder, as Anadrade tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Flander misses.
Anadrade feinted with a counter takedown.
Flander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anadrade counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flander!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flander is not content to let Anadrade control the position.
Flander sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anadrade working the head and body with strikes.
Marcos Anadrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anadrade.
Anadrade passes Flander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flander to regain full guard.
Flander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anadrade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anadrade's guard.
Farmhouse Flander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flander throwing strikes but missing.
Flander's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anadrade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flander is one step ahead there.
Flander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flander looking to sit in guard and control but Anadrade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anadrade advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flander gets back to full guard.
Anadrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anadrade looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anadrade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anadrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Flander wants to stand up but Anadrade is controlling him.
Flander keeping full guard, as Anadrade tries to pass.
Flander is trying to keep Anadrade in close.
Marcos Anadrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flander pulls Anadrade in close to his closed guard and prevents Anadrade from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anadrade throws a shot to the body.
Flander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anadrade counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Farmhouse Flander.
I've got Flander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farmhouse Flander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan comes to the cage accompanied by 3DD - Kryptonite. 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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260 lbs
42 - 17 - 1 |
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267 lbs
49 - 23 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey tries for a takedown but Noonan circles away easily
and Noonan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Noonan.
Anstey has his feet on Noonan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Noonan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
A head kick lands from Noonan that sends Anstey to the canvas. Anstey tries to scramble back to his feet but Noonan brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey tries to bench press Noonan off him but Noonan keeps the position.
Noonan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Noonan 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.
Noonan landing a few strikes.
Noonan with the ground and pound but Anstey regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Noonan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anstey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noonan.
Anstey wants to control but Noonan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noonan is trying to work for a kimura but Anstey is defending well.
Noonan with the ground and pound but Anstey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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.
Noonan postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noonan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noonan tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
Anstey 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.
Noonan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Noonan controlling him for the moment.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anstey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noonan swivels and escapes.
Noonan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noonan.
Anstey is looking to slow Noonan down with leg kicks.
Noonan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anstey.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
That kick from Noonan tenderised Anstey's leg. Anstey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Noonan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Noonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noonan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey misses with a looping left.
Noonan attempts a counter takedown but Anstey avoids it well and moves away.
Noonan lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Noonan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noonan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anstey misses with a hook. Noonan ducked under it nicely.
Anstey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Anstey there.
Noonan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Noonan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey throws a jab when Noonan was well out of range.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Noonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey scoring well with a low kick there.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Noonan's shoulder, as Noonan tries to avoid the shot.
Noonan moves away from the strike by Anstey.
Anstey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noonan.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noonan was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Noonan lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Noonan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anstey wants to clinch but Noonan slips to the side
and Noonan counters with a nice uppercut.
Noonan thows a leg kick but Anstey checks it
enabling Anstey to counter with a crisp jab.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Noonan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Noonan's shoulder, as Noonan tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Noonan is just out of range.
Anstey defending well as Noonan loads up on a big left hand.
Michael Noonan is winning the standup battle so far.
Noonan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noonan tries to move into range but Anstey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anstey defending well as Noonan loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey connects with an inside leg kick.
Anstey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noonan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
Noonan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anstey just manages to avoid it.
Anstey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noonan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Anstey misses its intended target.
Noonan attempts a counter takedown but Anstey avoids it well and moves away.
Anstey throws a one two combo.
Anstey thows a leg kick but Noonan checks it
and Noonan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noonan.
Anstey trying to control the position.
Noonan wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Noonan is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but Noonan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Noonan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anstey moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noonan throws a big elbow that misses.
Noonan throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noonan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey looking to control.
Noonan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michael Noonan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noonan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noonan is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Noonan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noonan throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a hook but Noonan blocks it.
Anstey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noonan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Noonan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noonan misses with a low kick as Anstey jumps back.
Noonan throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Noonan only half commits.
Anstey blocks a leg kick.
Anstey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anstey throws a low kick, looking for Noonan's leg but Noonan calmly moves out of range.
Noonan tried to counter with a leg kick but Anstey avoided it.
Noonan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
Noonan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anstey sprawls and moves away.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noonan circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey motions for Noonan to come forward. Anstey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noonan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anstey lands with a slapping head kick.
Anstey checks a low kick from Noonan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anstey lands with a right to the head.
Noonan is stalling here.
Noonan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey throws a low kick, looking for Noonan's leg but Noonan calmly moves out of range.
Anstey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noonan momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey lands a jab.
Anstey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anstey misses with a body punch
and Noonan counters with an inside leg kick.
Noonan lands with a good body shot.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Noonan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noonan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noonan thumps Anstey with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anstey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noonan can pounce on him.
Anstey swings widly with a right hand
enabling Noonan to counter with a crisp jab.
Noonan swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Noonan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noonan takes one to the chin there.
Noonan wants to land a leg kick but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noonan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anstey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noonan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noonan tries for a kimura but Anstey is defending well.
Noonan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anstey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anstey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Noonan.
The ground and pound from Noonan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anstey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Noonan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Noonan working the ground and pound.
Noonan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Noonan is trying to ground and pound but Anstey uses the momentary lack of control by Noonan to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noonan lands a nice short elbow.
Noonan is pressing down on Anstey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anstey is holding on for now.
Noonan thows a huge punch but Anstey dodges it nicely.
Noonan is thwarting Anstey's attempts to control the position.
Noonan working the head and body with strikes.
Anstey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noonan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anstey sees it coming and defends easily.
Noonan is looking for a kimura but Anstey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noonan to get the leverage.
Noonan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noonan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anstey defending well though.
Noonan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anstey to regain full guard.
Noonan landing with the ground and pound.
Noonan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noonan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noonan.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noonan.
Noonan is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Noonan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anstey sprawls and moves away.
Anstey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Noonan counter with a right hand.
Anstey is rocked!
You can see that Anstey has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Anstey throws an off balance right hand
and Noonan counters with a slam - OH, Anstey IS OUT! HE'S OUT COLD! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan gave a mention to $30 items in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Borowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton has chosen ScHoolboy Q - Hands On The Wheel Feat A$AP Rocky as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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30
280 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Borowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daron Buxton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borowitz tries to clinch but Buxton moves out of range.
Borowitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buxton.
Borowitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buxton avoids a wild elbow strike from Borowitz.
Buxton is working for takedown but Borowitz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Borowitz misses with an elbow strike.
Buxton breaks from the clinch.
Buxton circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Buxton tries to counter it with a takedown but Borowitz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borowitz tries to clinch up but Buxton circles away and keeps his distance.
Buxton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buxton scores with the left hand. Borowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Borowitz wants to clinch up but Buxton keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borowitz tries to clinch but Buxton moves out of range.
Borowitz wants to clinch
and Buxton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Borowitz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borowitz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Buxton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Buxton tries for a kimura but Borowitz is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borowitz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Borowitz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buxton has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Borowitz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Buxton yanks on the arm and Borowitz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Buxton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daron Buxton!
A relieved looking Daron Buxton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bugs Bani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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194 lbs
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183 cm
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185 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bugs Bani!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bani feints and as Axelsson raises his hands in defense, Bani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bani tries to free his leg and advance position but Axelsson is retaining full guard.
Axelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Axelsson, not yet.
Bani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bani trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axelsson is keeping the position for now.
Axelsson has his hands on Bani's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bani landing some decent shots from guard.
Bani tries to free his leg and advance position but Axelsson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axelsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bani has managed to get both his arms back between Axelsson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson working for a triangle but Bani defends it easily.
Bani wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Bani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Axelsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bani is looking to stand up but Axelsson won't let him.
Bani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bani has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Axelsson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bani is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Axelsson pulls down on the head and he's put Bani to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Johan Axelsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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