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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubber Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Supertramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supertramp has chosen Sikamikanico- Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubber Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Supertramp!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt tries to clinch but Supertramp is having none of it.
Supertramp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Supertramp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Supertramp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Supertramp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Supertramp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Supertramp thows a huge punch but Holt dodges it nicely.
Supertramp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Supertramp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holt defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supertramp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supertramp winds up and cracks Holt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Supertramp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Supertramp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holt defending well though.
Supertramp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Supertramp lands with a punch from half guard.
Holt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Supertramp.
Supertramp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Supertramp thows a huge punch but Holt dodges it nicely.
Supertramp scores with a big shot! Holt's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Holt! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Supertramp!
A relieved looking Alexander Supertramp 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Radford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radford kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I am the Beast. Paul Irvin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Radford 's chin.
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171 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Radford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radford moves into the clinch.
Irvin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Radford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Irvin has Radford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Radford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave Radford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Radford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Radford breaks from the clinch.
Radford throws a right and a left that Irvin avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin looks to land a combination but Radford avoids it well.
Irvin misses with a takedown
and Radford counters with a series of strikes. Irvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Irvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Irvin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice combo by Radford ! Oh, that's hurt him - Irvin falls to the canvas and Radford follows him into side control.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard.
Irvin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Radford 's best efforts.
Radford stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Irvin tries to clinch there but Radford circles away.
Radford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irvin manages to circle out of the way.
Irvin shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radford throws a right and a left that Irvin avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Radford .
Radford swinging wildly here.
Irvin dodges the punch combination from Radford .
Dave Radford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irvin shoots in looking for a takedown. Radford tries to sprawl out of it but Irvin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irvin misses with a body kick.
Radford closes the distance and clinches.
Radford lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radford .
Irvin is looking for a takedown.
Radford pushes Irvin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Irvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irvin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Radford walks away with a smile on his face. Irvin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin misses with a takedown attempt - Radford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Radford 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.
The fighters circling - Radford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irvin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Radford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Radford lands with a cross.
Radford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Radford misses with a double jab.
Irvin wants to counter the offense by Radford and move into the clinch position.
A punch combination from Radford misses.
Radford moves out of range of the body kick.
Radford takes the fight into the clinch.
Radford works on Irvin's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radford digs a right hand underneath Irvin's ribcage. Irvin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Radford - that landed with a thud.
Radford breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Radford misses with a body shot.
Irvin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radford tries to bum rush Irvin with a series of wild strikes but Irvin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radford lands a two punch combo.
Irvin goes for a double leg but Radford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radford continues to drive forward.
Radford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irvin looks winded!
Irvin looking to score a takedown here. Radford is defending well but Irvin drives through and ends up in Radford 's guard.
Irvin prevents Radford from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Radford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Radford does no damage.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Radford as he avoids it easily.
Radford misses with a wild combination.
Radford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Radford keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin tries to clinch but Radford is having none of it.
Radford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Radford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irvin can do to turn this around?
Irvin gets the takedown into side control.
Radford tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Radford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irvin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Radford is surviving well by controlling Irvin's body position as best he can.
Radford holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Irvin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radford is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Irvin punching from mount but Radford doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Radford tries to buck Irvin off so he can stand up but Irvin has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Radford falls backwards, slamming Irvin to the mat but Irvin holds on tight! Radford is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dave Radford was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u! Fuck your family!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthias Pettigrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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170 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthias Pettigrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devin Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettigrew tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettigrew stuffs the takedown.
Tucker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tucker is taking a breather. Pettigrew says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettigrew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pettigrew gets back to full guard.
Tucker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Pettigrew ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pettigrew, pushing him back against the cage.
Tucker wants the takedown. Pettigrew is fighting it off but Tucker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pettigrew's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettigrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettigrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well.
Tucker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pettigrew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Pettigrew might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tucker trying to control but Pettigrew is working from the bottom.
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.
Tucker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tucker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tucker trying to control but Pettigrew is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws a head kick but Pettigrew moves out of range.
Pettigrew attempts a counter takedown but Tucker avoids it well and moves away.
Pettigrew throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.
Pettigrew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pettigrew tries for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Pettigrew.
Tucker is trying to improve his position.
Pettigrew is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker wants to control but Pettigrew postures up.
Pettigrew could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tucker wants to clinch.
Tucker has managed to clinch.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker prevents Pettigrew from breaking the clinch.
Pettigrew gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew throws an elbow that misses. Tucker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pettigrew's guard. Nice move by Tucker!
Pettigrew trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tucker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettigrew trying to keep a closed guard but Tucker is proving a slippery customer.
Pettigrew is working an open guard so Tucker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pettigrew fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettigrew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pettigrew jabs at Tucker's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pettigrew throws an elbow but misses.
Tucker has clasped his hands together around Pettigrew's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pettigrew takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettigrew keeps working.
Pettigrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tucker's best efforts.
Tucker wants to take a breather but Pettigrew is having none of it.
Pettigrew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tucker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tucker's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to escape but Pettigrew has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
Pettigrew is punishing Tucker with some ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control the hands but Pettigrew breaks the grip.
Pettigrew is throwing shots to the body but Tucker manages to wriggle free. Pettigrew pounces on him again and ends up in Tucker's guard.
Pettigrew passes Tucker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pettigrew is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pettigrew wants to free his trapped foot but Tucker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettigrew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devin Tucker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown. Pettigrew tries to sprawl out of it but Tucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pettigrew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettigrew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pettigrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tucker sprawls and moves away.
Pettigrew drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pettigrew lands a nice forearm strike.
Pettigrew tries to score with some ground and pound. Tucker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tucker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pettigrew tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettigrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tucker manages to circle out of the way.
Matthias Pettigrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Tucker.
Pettigrew dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Pettigrew throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pettigrew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Tucker misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pettigrew enables Tucker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pettigrew manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matthias Pettigrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pettigrew is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Pettigrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pettigrew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Pettigrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker wants to stand but Pettigrew is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Pettigrew is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pettigrew gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tucker landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pettigrew's head.
Devin Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pettigrew has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tucker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Tucker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Zurdur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Zurdur!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepherd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zurdur.
Zurdur gets a double leg takedown into Shepherd's guard.
Zurdur controlling from the top position.
Shepherd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zurdur is one step ahead there.
Zurdur pushing down on Shepherd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shepherd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd trying to control here.
Zurdur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurdur seems to be working for a kimura but Shepherd defends the submission attempt.
Zurdur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shepherd defending well though.
Zurdur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zurdur trying to control from half guard but Shepherd is working away.
Zurdur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zurdur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shepherd is not content to let Zurdur control the position.
Shepherd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zurdur seems to be working for a kimura but Shepherd defends the submission attempt.
Zurdur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurdur is keen to just control but Shepherd is a slippery customer.
Zurdur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shepherd is refusing to be controlled, as Zurdur sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shepherd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zurdur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shepherd defends it well.
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.
Shepherd moves in looking to clinch but Zurdur pushes him off.
It seemed like Zurdur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shepherd is looking to clinch.
As Shepherd backs off Zurdur throws a huge counter combo but Shepherd manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters circling a little - Shepherd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zurdur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zurdur pushes Shepherd up against the cage in a clinch.
Shepherd lands a left hand.
Zurdur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepherd's efforts to push away.
Shepherd just leaning against Zurdur, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zurdur presses Shepherd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shepherd working hard to break the clinch.
Zurdur tries to pull guard but Shepherd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Zurdur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zurdur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shepherd cracks a nice hook into Zurdur's ribs.
Shepherd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shepherd wants to clinch.
And Zurdur tries to counter it with a takedown but Shepherd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zurdur instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurdur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sam Shepherd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zurdur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shepherd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zurdur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zurdur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shepherd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Zurdur looks to land a combination but Shepherd avoids it well.
Zurdur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd misses the jab.
Zurdur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepherd circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Shepherd. Beautiful body shot.
Zurdur blocks a head kick by Shepherd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zurdur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zurdur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses
and Zurdur counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shepherd!
Tommy Zurdur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zurdur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shepherd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shepherd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zurdur has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zurdur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shepherd is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurdur remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Let's hope that Zurdur 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.
Check out the look on Zurdur's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zurdur 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.
A lull in the action here.
Shepherd is trying to buck Zurdur off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zurdur works to advance to full mount. Shepherd defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zurdur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zurdur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shepherd can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Zurdur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Zurdur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zurdur throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely.
Zurdur has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zurdur avoiding damage as Shepherd throws knees to the body.
Zurdur has Shepherd pressed against the cage.
Shepherd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zurdur leaning against his opponent.
Shepherd leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurdur lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd tries to circle away but Zurdur has him pinned against the cage.
Shepherd can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zurdur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shepherd looking to slow down the pace here.
Shepherd is trying to break the clinch but Zurdur is controlling him.
Zurdur tries to score a body lock takedown but Shepherd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shepherd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zurdur is keeping busy.
Zurdur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shepherd to keep the fight standing.
Sam Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Zurdur.
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.
Zurdur is pushing Shepherd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shepherd is trying to force a seperation but Zurdur has the dominant position.
Zurdur managing to block the knees to the body from Shepherd.
Zurdur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zurdur has Shepherd pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurdur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepherd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shepherd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zurdur.
Zurdur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepherd's efforts to push away.
Zurdur pulls guard effortlessly.
Zurdur working a defensive guard here.
Zurdur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zurdur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Shepherd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Zurdur keeps moving.
Zurdur is trying to control the position but Shepherd postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zurdur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shepherd cracks Zurdur with a good jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepherd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zurdur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sam Shepherd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Zurdur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shepherd throws a sloppy body shot
and Zurdur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Zurdur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zurdur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Zurdur!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinten Kasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Khal Drogo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinten Kasper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasper ducks under a wild hook from Drogo.
Kasper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drogo.
Kasper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Quinten Kasper has been cut.
Kasper slips a jab and a cross from Drogo.
Drogo connects with a single shot there.
Kasper drives through and clinches with Drogo against the cage.
Kasper is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Drogo can't fight it off and eventually Kasper manages to take the fight to the floor. Drogo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kasper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kasper stops Drogo from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kasper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drogo pulls Kasper in close to his closed guard and prevents Kasper from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drogo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kasper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kasper stops Drogo from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drogo has momentary wrist control but Kasper slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drogo wants to sweep but no luck.
Drogo wants to stand and escape but Kasper is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drogo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kasper momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Drogo. Those never looked like landing.
Drogo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drogo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kasper is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kasper has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drogo is working for a submission of some sort.
Kasper keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Drogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kasper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drogo.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasper can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasper is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Drogo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drogo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kasper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drogo wants to control from the top but Kasper keeps moving.
Kasper trying to control the position here.
Kasper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drogo drops back looking for a leg! Kasper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kasper manages to kick Drogo off! Drogo jumps back into Kasper's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drogo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kasper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kasper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kasper!
Kasper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Drogo is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasper looks up at the clock and then as Drogo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kasper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khal Drogo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quinten Kasper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drogo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kasper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drogo to the mat! Drogo manages to get full guard.
Drogo controls Kasper momentarily but Kasper frees himself.
Kasper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drogo is on top in guard.
Drogo trying to control but Kasper is working from the bottom.
Drogo won't allow Kasper to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drogo stands and throws Kasper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drogo swings around for an armbar but Kasper sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drogo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kasper won't allow Drogo to get back to his feet.
Drogo trying to control the position.
Kasper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drogo is looking to stand up but Kasper isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drogo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kasper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Kasper 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.
Kasper preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drogo is trying to control the position but Kasper postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drogo misses with a left hand
and Kasper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drogo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kasper manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drogo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasper controlling from the full mount.
Drogo gets back to half guard.
Kasper prevents Drogo from standing back up.
Kasper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drogo moves into full guard.
Kasper sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drogo keeping full guard, as Kasper tries to pass.
Drogo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kasper is controlling him.
Drogo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Drogo, not yet.
Kasper controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drogo trying to keep a closed guard but Kasper is proving a slippery customer.
Kasper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quinten Kasper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quinten Kasper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kasper.
The referee asks Kasper politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kasper prefers to stall for the moment though.
Drogo tries to improve position but can't.
Drogo tries to escape but Kasper is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kasper is continuing to stall.
Drogo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasper cracks Drogo with a big elbow.
Drogo being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kasper prevents Drogo from escaping the position.
Drogo struggling a bit here.
Drogo tries to buck Kasper off but Kasper is having none of it.
Kasper taking a breather here.
Drogo is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drogo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kasper takes a little break here. Drogo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Drogo is trying to control Kasper's posture but Kasper avoids it.
Kasper lands some shots froms side control.
Drogo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drogo is trying to get back to his feet.
Kasper in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drogo tries to buck Kasper off but Kasper is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasper controls the position from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasper slips a straight right by Drogo.
Kasper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kasper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drogo on his heels. He'll look to pass Drogo's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo 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.
Drogo trying to keep a closed guard but Kasper is proving a slippery customer.
Kasper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kasper won't allow Drogo to sweep him here.
Kasper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kasper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasper prevents Drogo from getting back to his feet.
Drogo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasper defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinten Kasper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kasper 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinten Kasper!
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