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GSF 64 Carnage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Incredius Roundius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Reign in Blood by Slayer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Incredius Roundius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angus Khan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roundius dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan has a takedown stuffed.
Khan lands a head shot.
Roundius throws a leg kick which misses Khan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khan tries to avoid it.
Roundius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roundius, right into the meat.
Roundius scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Roundius. That's going to slow Khan down.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roundius.
Roundius lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roundius sprawls well. Roundius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Roundius.
Khan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roundius circles away.
Incredius Roundius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Khan.
Roundius lands with a shot to the body.
Roundius fakes the leg kick and cracks Khan in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundius tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roundius.
Roundius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khan is rocked!
Khan tries to get into range but Roundius steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Khan! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Roundius scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Incredius Roundius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Abdallah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdallah comes to the cage accompanied by California Love. Dupuis has chosen Warriors Of Time by Black Tide as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Garry Dupuis enters the cage!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ahmad Abdallah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdallah fails with a takedown attempt.
Dupuis doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdallah circles away.
Abdallah closes the distance and pushes Dupuis back into the cage.
Dupuis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dupuis tries to bum rush Abdallah with a series of wild strikes but Abdallah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dupuis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dupuis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdallah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dupuis tries to get to full guard but Abdallah has control of the leg.
Abdallah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupuis sees it coming and defends easily.
Abdallah uses his free foot to push down on Dupuis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dupuis.
Abdallah controlling from mount.
Dupuis wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdallah throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Abdallah throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Abdallah goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dupuis is on top in guard.
Dupuis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdallah looking for a guillotine here but Dupuis defends easily.
Abdallah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abdallah trying to control the position.
Dupuis wants to control from the top but Abdallah keeps moving.
Abdallah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupuis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdallah throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Abdallah throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Abdallah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dupuis is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abdallah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dupuis is controlling him.
Abdallah 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.
Abdallah looking for a guillotine here but Dupuis defends easily.
Abdallah is breathing heavily.
Dupuis is looking to stand up but Abdallah won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dupuis wants to pass the guard but Abdallah is keeping the position.
Abdallah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dupuis defends well.
Abdallah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupuis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupuis looking to pass the guard.
Abdallah is trying to control the position but Dupuis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abdallah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dupuis trying to control but Abdallah is working from the bottom.
Abdallah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdallah keeping moving, preventing Dupuis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dupuis leaves Abdallah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdallah misses with a two punch combination.
Dupuis darts in and clinches Abdallah up against the cage.
Dupuis breaks from the clinch.
Dupuis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 Ahmad Abdallah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dupuis rushes Abdallah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdallah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dupuis breaks from the clinch.
Abdallah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dupuis tries to buck Abdallah off but Abdallah is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Abdallah.
Abdallah wants to control but Dupuis is keeping him busy.
Abdallah creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dupuis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dupuis is looking to reverse the position.
Dupuis taking a bit of punishment here - Abdallah scoring with strikes.
Dupuis wants to control but Abdallah postures up.
Dupuis is trying to buck Abdallah off.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Dupuis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdallah dodges the punch combination from Dupuis.
Abdallah dives in and grabs Dupuis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dupuis pushes down on Abdallah's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis misses with a few strikes there.
Dupuis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdallah moves away.
Dupuis is breathing heavily.
Abdallah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdallah looks to land a left hand but Dupuis moved out of range nicely.
Abdallah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdallah wants to clinch
and Dupuis counters with a three punch combo that has Abdallah backing up. Abdallah nods at Dupuis to acknowledge the strikes.
Abdallah tries to clinch up but Dupuis circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdallah moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdallah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abdallah tries to free his leg and advance position but Dupuis is retaining full guard.
Abdallah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dupuis dives on top into guard.
Abdallah looking for a guillotine here but Dupuis defends easily.
Abdallah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dupuis defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No joy there for Abdallah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dupuis darts in and clinches Abdallah up against the cage.
Dupuis managing to block the knees to the body from Abdallah.
Dupuis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abdallah has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dupuis.
Abdallah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abdallah missing with knees to the body.
Dupuis looking to slow down the pace here.
Dupuis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dupuis taking a breather.
Dupuis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdallah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupuis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdallah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abdallah is trying to maintain a safe position but Dupuis gets an underhook and turns Abdallah into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dupuis.
Dupuis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdallah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dupuis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dupuis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdallah.
Dupuis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abdallah tries to clinch up.
Dupuis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dupuis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dupuis wants to clinch up but Abdallah keeps it at a distance.
Dupuis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dupuis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abdallah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dupuis manages to get to full guard.
Abdallah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdallah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abdallah throwing strikes from guard but Dupuis blocks nicely.
Dupuis trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupuis is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupuis trying to control but Abdallah is working from the bottom.
Abdallah lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dupuis!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ahmad Abdallah will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Abdallah moves out of range of the body kick from Dupuis.
Abdallah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dupuis avoids it really well and circles away.
Dupuis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdallah manages to avoid it.
Abdallah clinches up against the cage.
Abdallah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdallah tries to land knees in the clinch but Dupuis avoids the damage to the body.
Dupuis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdallah takes one to the chin there.
Dupuis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dupuis wants it to stay on the feet.
Dupuis misses with a few strikes there.
Garry Dupuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupuis throws a series of punches but Abdallah avoids them all with ease.
Abdallah avoids the body shot from Dupuis.
Dupuis scores with a three punch combo!
Abdallah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupuis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dupuis moves into range and clinches up with Abdallah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdallah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abdallah stalling.
Dupuis blocks an uppercut.
Abdallah taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abdallah misses with an elbow strike.
Dupuis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abdallah stalling against the cage.
Dupuis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abdallah in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dupuis manages to break the clinch.
Dupuis tries to bum rush Abdallah with a series of wild strikes but Abdallah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dupuis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dupuis scores with a hook to the body. Abdallah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abdallah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Abdallah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupuis doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdallah circles away.
Dupuis swings for the body but Abdallah moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdallah.
Dupuis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdallah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdallah's sensitive parts.
Abdallah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abdallah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdallah seems to be looking for submissions.
Abdallah wants to take a breather but Dupuis is having none of it.
Dupuis is trying to stand back up but Abdallah is controlling him
Abdallah wants to take a breather but Dupuis is having none of it.
Abdallah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dupuis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdallah wants to pass the guard but Dupuis is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dupuis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abdallah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dupuis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdallah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupuis.
Dupuis throws a combination. Abdallah tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abdallah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahmad Abdallah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdallah is looking to clinch.
Dupuis looks to land a combination but Abdallah avoids it well.
Abdallah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dupuis swinging wildly here.
Abdallah takes the fight into the clinch.
Abdallah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garry Dupuis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdallah has Dupuis pressed against the cage.
Dupuis blocking some punches.
Dupuis blocks an uppercut.
Dupuis blocks the elbow strike.
Abdallah tries a knee to the head but Dupuis blocks it.
Dupuis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dupuis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dupuis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupuis misses with a combination
and Abdallah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abdallah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dupuis, pushing him back against the cage.
Abdallah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dupuis blocks it with crossed arms.
Abdallah working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupuis lands a right hand.
Abdallah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dupuis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdallah tries to clinch up.
Ahmad Abdallah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dupuis scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Dupuis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abdallah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Neilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane WiIliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neilson comes to the cage accompanied by Who Run This- 50 cent. WiIliams has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Neilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane WiIliams!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has WiIliams pinned against the cage. WiIliams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neilson!
WiIliams doesn't manage to clinch there - Neilson circles away.
Neilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neilson swats away the attempt to clinch by WiIliams.
WiIliams misses the shot to the body.
Neilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from WiIliams.
WiIliams misses with a combination
and Neilson counters with a two punch combo.
Neilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Neilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neilson misses with an uppercut.
Neilson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Neilson.
Neilson jabs WiIliams right on the nose. WiIliams blinks but takes it well.
Shane WiIliams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from WiIliams.
WiIliams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neilson moves away.
WiIliams moves into the clinch.
WiIliams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neilson shoots in but no luck this time.
WiIliams misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neilson 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.
WiIliams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
WiIliams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
WiIliams missing with a left hand there. Neilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
WiIliams misses with a straight left.
Neilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent WiIliams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. WiIliams sprawls well initially but Neilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
WiIliams is looking for a sweep. Neilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
WiIliams looks gassed!
WiIliams wants to get back to full guard but Neilson has passed into side control.
Neilson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of WiIliams's face.
Neilson breaks from WiIliams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Neilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
WiIliams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Neilson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for WiIliams because Neilson loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neilson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
WiIliams is squirming around, avoiding Neilson's attempts to control the action.
Neilson unloading with bombs!
WiIliams is looking to get to half guard.
Neilson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Neilson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Neilson 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.
Neilson trying to control but WiIliams is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if WiIliams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neilson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WiIliams is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neilson landing strikes from the mount.
Neilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Neilson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Neilson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
WiIliams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Neilson with the ground and pound from mount.
Neilson with the ground and pound from mount.
Neilson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Neilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Neilson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Neilson looking to finish WiIliams with some ground and pound. This is bad for WiIliams!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Neilson.
Neilson looking to finish WiIliams with some ground and pound. This is bad for WiIliams!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WiIliams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neilson landing punches.
Neilson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
WiIliams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Neilson raining down shots from the mount!
Neilson cracks WiIliams with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neilson unloading with bombs!
Neilson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. WiIliams looks a forlorn figure.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Neilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
WiIliams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neilson dodges the punch combination from WiIliams.
Neilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. WiIliams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Neilson crashes against the mat.
WiIliams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neilson throws a strike but WiIliams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
WiIliams looking for a sweep. Not yet WiIliams, not yet.
Neilson postures up.
WiIliams is breathing heavily.
WiIliams keeping moving, preventing Neilson from controlling successfully.
Neilson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neilson trying to control but WiIliams is working from the bottom.
Neilson lands a couple of digs.
Neilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Neilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as WiIliams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
WiIliams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neilson.
Neilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from WiIliams.
Neilson fails to land the takedown.
Shane WiIliams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
WiIliams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neilson stalks WiIliams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into WiIliams's face. WiIliams staggers backwards, shaken.
Neilson scores with a jab to the head.
WiIliams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
WiIliams is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Neilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? WiIliams is fending him off so far but Neilson persists. Nope, WiIliams circles away and we're back to standing.
Neilson connects with the punch.
Neilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from WiIliams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WiIliams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Neilson throws a strike but WiIliams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Neilson pushes WiIliams off and scrambles back to his feet.
Neilson misses with a double jab.
Neilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Neilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from WiIliams.
Neilson thuds his right hand into WiIliams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
WiIliams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kevin Neilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neilson connects with a crisp jab.
WiIliams tries to clinch up but Neilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Neilson lands a glancing blow to the side of WiIliams's head.
Neilson lands with an uppercut that bounces WiIliams off the cage and back into rage.
Some bone on bone action there as Neilson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neilson moves out of range of the strikes.
WiIliams throws a jab when Neilson was well out of range.
Neilson looks to land a combination. WiIliams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
WiIliams missing with a left hand there. Neilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neilson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Neilson slips under a jab.
Neilson scores with a hook to the body. WiIliams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
WiIliams misses with a straight right.
WiIliams misses with a hook. Neilson ducked under it nicely.
Neilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WiIliams can do to turn this around?
Neilson lands a jab.
Neilson scores with a jab. WiIliams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neilson tries for a takedown but WiIliams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Neilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
WiIliams misses with a two punch combination.
WiIliams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. WiIliams tries to avoid it but Neilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag WiIliams to the ground. WiIliams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neilson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Neilson.
Neilson tries to pass to full mount but WiIliams defends it.
Neilson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Neilson there.
WiIliams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
WiIliams is trying to maintain the position but Neilson is very close to passing his half guard.
Neilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neilson wants to stand up but WiIliams is controlling the position.
Neilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WiIliams is trying to get back to full guard.
WiIliams works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Neilson lands with an overhand left.
WiIliams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
WiIliams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neilson.
Neilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
WiIliams throws a series of punches but Neilson avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of WiIliams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neilson looks to land a combination but WiIliams avoids it well.
Neilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with WiIliams but WiIliams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
WiIliams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neilson is out of range and WiIliams settles back down.
Neilson scores with a three punch combo!
Neilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck WiIliams on the side of the head.
Neilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Neilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
WiIliams misses with a looping right.
Neilson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Neilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Neilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
WiIliams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neilson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on WiIliams, up you get!
Neilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts WiIliams as he jumps to the side.
WiIliams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neilson defending well as WiIliams loads up on a big left hand.
Neilson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neilson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Neilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
WiIliams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neilson is controlling the pace.
WiIliams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neilson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
WiIliams walks into a stiff left hand from Neilson.
A telegraphed right hand from WiIliams misses the target.
Kevin Neilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
WiIliams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Neilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
WiIliams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Neilson.
WiIliams thows a body shot but no joy.
WiIliams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
WiIliams throws an overhand right that lands on Neilson's shoulder, as Neilson tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neilson shoots for a takedown but WiIliams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Neilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neilson connects with a looping right hand.
Neilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Neilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neilson tries for a takedown but WiIliams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neilson slips a straight right by WiIliams.
WiIliams throws the left hand but Neilson avoids the punch easily.
Kevin Neilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Neilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neilson fails with a takedown attempt.
WiIliams misses with a double jab
and Neilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
WiIliams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
WiIliams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
WiIliams misses with a series of wild punches.
WiIliams needs to keep his hands up - Neilson had a free shot at his head there.
Neilson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
WiIliams throws an overhand right that lands on Neilson's shoulder, as Neilson tries to avoid the shot.
WiIliams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from WiIliams misses the target.
Neilson scores with the left hand. WiIliams knows he should have avoided that one.
Neilson lands a right hook to the body.
WiIliams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neilson.
WiIliams swings away with a body shot that misses
and WiIliams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Neilson. That snapped WiIliams's head back.
Neilson throws a one two combo.
WiIliams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neilson misses with a takedown attempt - WiIliams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shane WiIliams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. WiIliams did well to prevent Neilson getting side control.
WiIliams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neilson is trying to control the action in half guard but WiIliams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Neilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Neilson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Topham Hatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. . kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Heavy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Topham Hatt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavy shoots in for a takedown but Hatt shows good takedown defense.
Heavy tries a head kick but it misses.
Heavy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Sir Topham Hatt has been cut.
Heavy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatt but Hatt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heavy misses with a body shot.
Hatt cracks Heavy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Big Heavy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heavy ducks right into an uppercut from Hatt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavy drops his hands momentarily and Hatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hatt lands with a nice body punch.
Hatt scores with a hook.
Heavy throws a sloppy head kick and Hatt moves out of range easily.
Hatt clobbers Heavy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Heavy is breathing heavily.
Hatt lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hatt landing with the ground and pound.
Hatt works over Heavy with some ground and pound from guard.
Hatt scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Heavy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatt forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hatt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hatt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hatt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heavy sees it coming and defends easily.
Heavy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heavy wants to get back to full guard.
Hatt is trying to control. Heavy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatt drops an elbow to the side of Heavy's head.
Hatt trying to control from half guard but Heavy is working away.
Hatt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heavy!
Heavy is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy is in a horrible position here. Hatt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hatt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Heavy's face.
Heavy taking shots to the head.
Heavy is rocked!
Hatt controlling from mount.
Oh Heavy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heavy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heavy seems to have got his legs back now.
Hatt cracks Heavy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sir Topham Hatt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adnan Catic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Door Knob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Catic comes to the cage accompanied by Fali mi Ljubav. 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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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adnan Catic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Door Knob!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Knob. Beautiful body shot.
Knob scores with a shot to the body.
Catic dodges the punch combination from Knob.
Knob rushes Catic and presses him up against the cage.
Knob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Knob fails to land.
Knob holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knob breaks from the clinch.
Catic throws a hook but Knob avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Knob.
Knob lands a body shot.
Knob staying out of range there.
Catic moves away from the strike by Knob.
Catic misses with a combination
and Knob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Adnan Catic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catic walks into a left hand.
Knob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knob bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Catic's head backwards.
Knob moves away from the strike by Catic.
Catic moves out of range of the strikes.
Knob connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knob scores with a three punch combo!
Catic scores with a hook to the body. Knob takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Catic misses with an uppercut. Knob saw that one coming.
Knob lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Catic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Catic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adnan Catic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Knob misses.
Catic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knob's head backwards.
Nice cross by Knob.
Catic throws the left hand but Knob avoids the punch easily.
Knob has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Catic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Catic misses with a double jab
and Knob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catic throws out a loose jab but Knob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Catic.
Knob moves away from the strike by Catic.
Adnan Catic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Catic throws a shot from downtown. Knob moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knob.
Knob getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knob is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good shot there by Knob.
Knob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catic moves away.
Catic throws a lazy right hand but Knob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knob lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adnan Catic's cut is getting worse.
Catic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knob slips under a jab from Catic.
Knob drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knob is looking to stand up but Catic won't let him.
Knob trying to move into half guard but instead Catic has managed to sweep!
Catic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knob controls Catic momentarily but Catic frees himself.
Knob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Catic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Catic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knob controls Catic momentarily but Catic frees himself.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knob's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Knob duly obliges.
Knob misses with an uppercut. Catic saw that one coming.
Catic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knob.
The fighters circling - Catic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Catic misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Knob.
Knob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catic.
Knob takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Knob scores with a four punch combination!
Catic misses with an uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Door Knob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adnan Catic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knob avoids the body shot from Catic.
Catic dodges the punch combination from Knob.
Catic throws a hook but Knob blocks it.
Catic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knob circles away quickly and effectively.
Catic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Catic.
Knob scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catic. Knob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catic misses with a shot to the body
and Knob counters with a shoot takedown. Catic fights it but they end up in guard.
Knob slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catic keeping full guard, as Knob tries to pass.
Catic keeping moving, preventing Knob from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knob drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knob jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knob passes Catic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knob seems to be looking for submissions.
Catic trying to control here.
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.
Knob is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Catic reverses the position - he's now on top in Knob's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knob working a defensive guard here.
Knob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catic is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knob trying to control the position here.
Knob looking to control.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knob lands with a nice body punch.
Knob throws a lazy right hand but Catic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knob is trying hard to land a takedown here. Catic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Catic slips a jab from Knob.
Good standup being displayed there by Catic as he connects with a hook.
Catic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Door Knob has been cut.
Catic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knob's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Catic misses with a shot to the body
and Knob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knob works the jab nicely.
Knob shoots in for a takedown but Catic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knob looks to land a right hand but Catic moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knob misses the target.
Knob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catic.
Knob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knob.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Catic, as that shot connected.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Door Knob will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Knob ducks under a wild hook from Catic.
Knob on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Door Knob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Catic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knob.
Knob slips a straight right by Catic.
Catic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Knob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knob misses with a wild body shot.
Knob's corner calls for a 1-2. Knob obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knob moves away from the strike by Catic.
Knob shoots in and drives through. Catic sprawls well.
Catic looks to score with a jab to the body but Knob is just out of range.
Knob throws an overhand right that lands on Catic's shoulder, as Catic tries to avoid the shot.
Knob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catic was well out of range. Poor timing from Knob.
A big right from Catic misses.
Knob throws a lazy right hand but Catic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knob slips under a jab.
Knob throws a jab but it's blocked by Catic.
The fighters circling - Catic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knob thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knob lands with an overhand left.
Catic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knob.
Knob is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Catic.
Knob smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Catic connects with a nice looking jab.
Catic throws the left hand but Knob avoids the punch easily.
Catic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knob manages to avoid it.
Knob lands with a cross.
Catic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adnan Catic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Catic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Catic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catic misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Knob does it's job there.
Knob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knob just misses with a punch to the body.
Catic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Catic loads up on a big right hand but Knob slips the punch.
Knob misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catic.
Catic misses with a wild body shot.
Knob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catic.
Knob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catic.
Catic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knob counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Catic scores with a decent looking hook.
Catic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Catic fails to land with a series of punches.
Knob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Catic slips under a jab from Knob.
Catic throws a body punch but Knob moves out of range.
Knob looks to score with a jab to the body but Catic is just out of range.
Knob fails to land the takedown.
Catic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knob's head.
That has opened up Door Knob's cut even more.
Knob misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knob.
Knob takes a swing at Catic's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catic throws a hook but Knob avoids it easily.
Catic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Catic throws a series of punches but Knob moves out of range.
Knob punishes Catic's body with a nice straight punch.
Catic slips a straight right by Knob.
Catic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knob.
Knob misses the jab.
Knob walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Catic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knob was well out of range. Poor timing from Catic.
Catic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knob bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Catic's head backwards.
Catic takes one on the button.
Catic misses the shot to the body.
Catic leaves Knob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adnan Catic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Door Knob.
A punch combination from Catic misses.
Catic walks into a straight right hand from Knob.
Catic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catic throws the left hand but Knob avoids the punch easily.
Catic avoids the body shot from Knob.
Knob throws an overhand right that lands on Catic's shoulder, as Catic tries to avoid the shot.
Catic misses with a shot to the body
and Knob makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knob is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Catic's half guard.
Knob prevents Catic from standing back up.
Adnan Catic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, if Knob is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knob is just content to waste time from the top position. Catic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adnan Catic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knob 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Door Knob!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slick Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Slick Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Damme digs a good body shot into Kennedy's ribs.
Van Damme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Van Damme lands a body shot.
Van Damme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Damme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Damme misses with a body shot.
Kennedy falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Van Damme to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Damme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Van Damme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Damme tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy lands with a good body shot.
Kennedy misses with a hook. Van Damme ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Damme.
Kennedy throws a hook but Van Damme blocks it.
Van Damme jabs at Kennedy's body.
Van Damme tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kennedy is able to avoid easily.
Van Damme misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kennedy counters with a left and a right that stings Van Damme.
Van Damme scores with a jab.
Van Damme is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kennedy rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Damme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Damme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to de liver by Van Damme. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Damme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Van Damme lands a head shot.
Van Damme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kennedy takes one on the button.
Van Damme avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
A jab from Van Damme finds it's way through Kennedy's defenses.
Van Damme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Damme scores with a body shot.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Van Damme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Damme throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Damme off the cage and back into rage.
Van Damme digs a good body shot into Kennedy's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Damme to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Damme scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one.
Kennedy ducks right into an uppercut from Van Damme.
Van Damme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Van Damme.
Van Damme swinging wildly here.
Van Damme clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Damme jabs at Kennedy's body.
Kennedy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Damme counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Damme.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Damme is just out of range.
Van Damme lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
Van Damme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kennedy's hands.
Van Damme is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kennedy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Van Damme scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Damme misses with a body punch
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Damme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Van Damme slips a jab from Kennedy.
Van Damme misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Van Damme moves out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Claude Van Damme will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Damme stalks Kennedy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kennedy's face. Kennedy staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the body from Kennedy misses
and Van Damme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Damme.
Van Damme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Van Damme takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Van Damme defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Van Damme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Van Damme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Damme.
Van Damme dips to his left and cracks Kennedy with an uppercut!
Kennedy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Damme counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but Van Damme circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennedy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Damme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Damme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Damme finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Claude Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Damme.
Van Damme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Van Damme swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Damme scores with a hook.
Van Damme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy throws a hook but Van Damme avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Van Damme does it's job there.
Kennedy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Damme slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Van Damme staying out of range there.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Van Damme's head but Van Damme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy rushes Van Damme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy avoiding damage.
Van Damme digs a right hand underneath Kennedy's ribcage. Kennedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Damme.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kennedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Damme gets an underhook and turns Kennedy into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme blocking some punches.
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Damme throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Damme throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Kennedy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Damme counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Damme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Van Damme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Van Damme.
Kennedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Damme cracks Kennedy with a good jab.
Van Damme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Damme thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Van Damme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Damme swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Van Damme.
Van Damme scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one.
Van Damme scores with a push kick.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Damme.
Van Damme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Van Damme jabs at Kennedy's body.
Kennedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kennedy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Van Damme.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Damme staying out of range there.
Van Damme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Damme lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Damme scores with a one two! Kennedy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Van Damme slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Van Damme misses with an uppercut.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Damme lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Damme misses with a two punch combination.
Slick Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Damme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
A left and a right from Kennedy both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Damme slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Damme.
Van Damme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy misses with a combination
letting Van Damme counter with a right hand.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head.
Van Damme lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a looping left.
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Damme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kennedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Van Damme lands.
Kennedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kennedy throws a big shot that misses.
Van Damme ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Van Damme misses the shot to the body.
Van Damme throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Van Damme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Damme misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Van Damme misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Damme. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Damme throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Damme counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kennedy has time to react.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Van Damme lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch lands to the side of Van Damme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Damme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Damme.
Slick Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with a hook to the body. Kennedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kennedy throws an overhand right that lands on Van Damme's shoulder, as Van Damme tries to avoid the shot.
Van Damme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Van Damme slips the punch.
Kennedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Damme fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kennedy on the side of the head.
Jean Claude Van Damme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kennedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Damme circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Damme throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Van Damme misses
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Van Damme counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Claude Van Damme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Damme 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Damme!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Hamilton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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245 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Knight!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamilton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knight lands with a hook. Hamilton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Joey Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Hamilton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight throws a series of punches but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Danny Knight has been cut.
Joey Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamilton.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamilton.
Donk. Knight catches Hamilton right on the button with a cross.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamilton.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight scores with the left hand. Hamilton knows he should have avoided that one.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight scores with a punch to the head.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight throws a series of punches but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Hamilton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight stuns Hamilton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Hamilton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight lands a head shot.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight throws a jab when Hamilton was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Knight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hamilton doesn't seem phased though.
Knight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joey Hamilton's cut is getting worse.
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hamilton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Hamilton walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamilton slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joey Hamilton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hamilton walks into a left hand.
Knight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamilton has time to react.
Jeez, Joey Hamilton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hamilton instigates a clinch.
Hamilton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Hamilton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Knight on the inside.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joey Hamilton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Knight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Champo Groucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yannick Riesling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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199 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Champo Groucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yannick Riesling!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riesling moves out of range of the body kick from Groucho.
Riesling thows a body shot but no joy.
Groucho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riesling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groucho slips under a jab from Riesling.
Groucho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riesling to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Riesling throwing strikes but missing.
Riesling throwing strikes from guard but Groucho blocks nicely.
Riesling thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riesling throwing strikes from guard but Groucho blocks nicely.
Groucho is looking to stand up but Riesling isn't so interested in that idea.
Riesling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riesling wants to pass the guard but Groucho is keeping the position.
Groucho keeping moving, preventing Riesling from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riesling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Groucho. That's going to slow Riesling down.
Riesling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riesling blocks the body kick.
Groucho is looking to land body kicks.
Riesling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Groucho is looking to chop away at Riesling's legs.
Riesling blocks a low kick nicely.
Riesling tries to clinch but Groucho is having none of it.
Groucho misses with a straight left.
Groucho moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Groucho.
Groucho throws a head kick but Riesling moves out of range.
Groucho misses with a body kick.
Riesling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Groucho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Riesling.
Riesling throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Riesling lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Groucho wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Riesling.
Groucho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Riesling tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groucho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Riesling.
Riesling thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Groucho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Riesling.
Riesling thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Riesling scoring with strikes but Groucho is staying in there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yannick Riesling will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Groucho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riesling.
Riesling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riesling lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Groucho.
Groucho leaves Riesling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Groucho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riesling throws a jab but it's blocked by Groucho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Groucho.
Groucho throws a wild body kick that Riesling sees coming a mile off.
Champo Groucho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riesling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Groucho can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riesling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Groucho but Groucho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Champo Groucho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riesling lands with an overhand left.
Groucho lands a right hook to the body.
Riesling is breathing heavily.
Groucho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Groucho moves out of range of the strikes.
Groucho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Groucho keeps Riesling at a distance using the push kick.
Groucho wants to land a leg kick but Riesling is out of range.
Groucho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riesling.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Groucho, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groucho lands a left and a right that send Riesling crashing to the mat, dazed. Groucho thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Riesling is rocked!
Champo Groucho is winning the standup battle so far.
Groucho is looking to land body kicks.
Groucho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riesling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groucho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Groucho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riesling's sensitive parts.
Groucho throws a jab but it's blocked by Riesling.
Riesling avoids the body shot from Groucho.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Groucho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groucho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riesling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Groucho can pounce on him.
Groucho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Groucho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Riesling is able to avoid easily.
Riesling closes the distance and pushes Groucho back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Riesling.
Riesling tries a body shot but Groucho blocks it.
Riesling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Groucho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Champo Groucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yannick Riesling.
Riesling has Groucho pressed against the cage, preventing Groucho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Groucho is trying to break the clinch but Riesling is controlling him.
Riesling has clasped his hands together around Groucho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Riesling prevents Groucho from escaping the position.
Riesling throws a strike aimed at the side of Groucho's head but Groucho avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groucho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Riesling.
The strikes coming from Riesling are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Riesling seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Riesling cracks Groucho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Riesling wants to control but Groucho is keeping him busy.
Riesling goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Groucho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riesling's guard! Nice work there by Groucho!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riesling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Groucho passes into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Champo Groucho dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Groucho tries a head kick but it misses.
Riesling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Groucho misses its intended target.
Riesling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Groucho misses with a body kick.
Groucho scores with a spinning back kick!
Riesling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Groucho cracks the inside of Riesling's front leg.
Riesling slips a straight right by Groucho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riesling misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Groucho.
Groucho cracks the inside of Riesling's front leg.
Groucho throws a wild body kick that Riesling sees coming a mile off.
Riesling lands a slapping body shot.
Groucho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riesling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riesling.
A telegraphed right hand from Riesling misses the target.
Riesling throws a lazy right hand but Groucho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riesling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riesling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Groucho.
Groucho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Groucho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riesling checks a low kick from Groucho.
Riesling avoids a kick to the body.
Groucho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riesling moves away from the strike by Groucho.
Riesling moves out of range as Groucho strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riesling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Riesling moves out of range of the body kick from Groucho.
A slow jab from Riesling misses its intended target.
Riesling throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Groucho was covering up waiting for the punch and Riesling finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riesling throwing strikes from guard but Groucho blocks nicely.
Riesling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groucho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riesling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riesling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riesling working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Groucho dodges the ground and pound from Riesling.
Riesling working the ground and pound but Groucho is defending the strikes.
Riesling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Groucho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champo Groucho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Groucho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champo Groucho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daizu Mitsusada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsusada kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A-Punk. Zukic has chosen 50 cent - Many man as his entrance music. Amir Zukic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daizu Mitsusada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zukic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukic misses with a head kick.
Zukic misses with a head kick.
Mitsusada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mitsusada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Zukic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crunch! Zukic slams his shin into Mitsusada's torso.
Zukic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zukic avoids the head kick by Mitsusada.
Zukic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big head kick from Zukic and Mitsusada is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Mitsusada is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zukic pushing down on Mitsusada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Mitsusada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in half guard, Zukic seems content to control.
Mitsusada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitsusada seems to have got his legs back now.
Zukic 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 one minute gone in the round.
Zukic is stalling here. Mitsusada is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zukic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mitsusada has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zukic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitsusada off and has taken his back!
Zukic working for the choke.
Mitsusada tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zukic tries to get the hooks in deep but Mitsusada pushed the leg off.
Zukic is looking for a choke. Mitsusada gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Mitsusada manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Mitsusada looking to pass the guard.
Zukic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zukic is trying to keep Mitsusada in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitsusada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mitsusada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zukic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitsusada throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitsusada misses the target.
Zukic throws a leg kick but Mitsusada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zukic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitsusada pinned against the cage. Mitsusada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitsusada missing with a left hand there. Zukic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zukic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitsusada blocks a leg kick.
Amir Zukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zukic feints and then cracks Mitsusada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mitsusada down.
Mitsusada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zukic as he avoids it easily.
Zukic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zukic throws a head kick but Mitsusada moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitsusada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zukic. Zukic obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitsusada is breathing heavily.
Zukic throws a sloppy head kick and Mitsusada moves out of range easily.
Zukic fails with the takedown
and Mitsusada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zukic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitsusada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zukic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mitsusada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zukic off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitsusada has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zukic has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zukic just trying to survive but Mitsusada is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zukic dominated that round.
That's time! Mitsusada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Mitsusada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mitsusada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zukic.
Zukic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mitsusada just misses with a punch to the body.
Zukic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zukic lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zukic.
Mitsusada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zukic trying to hold on to Mitsusada's head to control him but Mitsusada postures up.
Zukic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mitsusada.
Zukic wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukic trying to control the position.
Zukic can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitsusada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zukic is controlling Mitsusada's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mitsusada is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zukic wants to improve his position but Mitsusada is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zukic looking for submissions off his back.
Zukic tries to get to full guard but Mitsusada has control of the leg.
Mitsusada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mitsusada is working for a kimura but Zukic is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zukic throws a head kick that half lands.
Mitsusada misses the shot to the body.
Zukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zukic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zukic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zukic has a takedown stuffed.
Mitsusada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zukic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukic can't do much from the bottom here.
Zukic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitsusada off and has taken his back!
Zukic is trying to stick to Mitsusada's back but Mitsusada is turning into Zukic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zukic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mitsusada.
Mitsusada looking to pass the guard.
Mitsusada throws and elbow that misses. Zukic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitsusada's guard. Nice move by Zukic!
Zukic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zukic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zukic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zukic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitsusada.
Zukic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zukic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zukic manages to avoid it.
Mitsusada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mitsusada loads up on a big right hand but Zukic slips the punch.
Zukic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zukic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitsusada's sensitive parts.
Mitsusada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitsusada feints and as Zukic raises his hands in defense, Mitsusada changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zukic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitsusada lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitsusada's guard.
Zukic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mitsusada dives on top into guard.
Zukic keeping full guard, as Mitsusada tries to pass.
Mitsusada drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zukic dives on top into guard.
Zukic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mitsusada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zukic tries to hold on but Mitsusada postures up.
Mitsusada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zukic is looking to escape.
Daizu Mitsusada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic is in a horrible position here. Mitsusada smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zukic tries to hold on but Mitsusada pushes him away.
Mitsusada misses with a head shot.
Mitsusada is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zukic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zukic!
Zukic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitsusada is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zukic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mitsusada punching from the bottom.
Zukic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mitsusada trying to control here.
Mitsusada is trying to stand back up but Zukic is controlling him
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zukic really dominated that round.
That's time! Mitsusada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mitsusada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zukic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitsusada.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zukic.
Zukic misses with a head kick.
Mitsusada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zukic has time to react.
Mitsusada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zukic scores with a head kick.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitsusada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zukic.
Zukic scores with a leg kick.
Zukic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zukic is looking to slow Mitsusada down with leg kicks.
Mitsusada looks to land a combination but Zukic avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zukic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mitsusada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mitsusada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zukic misses with a low kick.
Mitsusada lands with a right hand.
Mitsusada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zukic is trying to defend but Mitsusada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsusada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zukic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zukic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zukic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitsusada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitsusada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitsusada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitsusada throwing strikes but missing.
Mitsusada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mitsusada is in close to Zukic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zukic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitsusada is one step ahead there.
Zukic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zukic has his foot on Mitsusada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitsusada works his way back into a safe position though.
Zukic keeping moving, preventing Mitsusada from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zukic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zukic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zukic!
Mitsusada throws Zukic to one side and escapes!
Mitsusada lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitsusada.
Zukic throws a solid leg kick but Mitsusada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Zukic slips a jab from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zukic.
Mitsusada takes a swing at Zukic's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zukic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mitsusada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zukic. That one must have hurt.
Zukic connects with a high kick.
Mitsusada throws and low kick but Zukic moves out of range easily.
Amir Zukic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zukic.
Zukic walks into a stiff left hand from Mitsusada.
Zukic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mitsusada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Zukic is in a horrible position here. Mitsusada smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zukic dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zukic works over Mitsusada's head and body with a nice combination.
Zukic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mitsusada's head.
Zukic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitsusada was well out of range. Poor timing from Zukic.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Mitsusada.
Mitsusada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zukic throws a sloppy head kick and Mitsusada moves out of range easily.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zukic.
Zukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitsusada digs a good hook to Zukic's body.
Mitsusada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zukic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mitsusada.
Mitsusada tries to land a leg kick but Zukic saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsusada cracks Zukic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitsusada moves out of range of the body kick from Zukic.
Mitsusada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zukic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitsusada somewhat.
A head kick by Zukic misses
enabling Mitsusada to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitsusada misses the shot to the body.
Mitsusada blocks a leg kick.
Mitsusada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitsusada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zukic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitsusada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zukic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitsusada holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zukic!
Zukic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mitsusada tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zukic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daizu Mitsusada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitsusada goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zukic is on top in guard.
Zukic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zukic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zukic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitsusada, who protects the arm well.
Zukic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitsusada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zukic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitsusada keeps working.
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.
Mitsusada tries to improve position but can't.
Zukic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zukic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitsusada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zukic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amir Zukic.
Well Zukic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Zukic!
Amir Zukic is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tidal Wave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joh Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wave comes to the cage accompanied by One Of These Days. Joh Jah will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tidal Wave!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joh Jah!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wave shoots in and bounces Jah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wave trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jah keeping full guard, as Wave tries to pass.
Wave trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Jah has control of Wave's left arm, preventing Wave from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wave looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Wave misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave misses with a takedown attempt - Jah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jah looks to score with a jab to the body but Wave is just out of range.
Wave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jah.
Jah misses with a combination
and Wave counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jah's guard now.
Wave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wave trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Wave won't allow Jah to sweep him here.
Jah pulls Wave in close to prevent any damage.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Wave from controlling successfully.
Jah is trying to control the position but Wave postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wave's head backwards.
Jah moves out of range as Wave throws a body kick.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch but Wave swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jah throws a nice looking combination but Wave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wave blocks a jab.
Wave shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wave uses his free foot to push down on Jah's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wave is landing with some decent strikes but Jah is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Wave connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jah tries to hold on but Wave pushes him away.
Wave 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.
Wave lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah wants to control but Wave is having none of it.
Wave lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wave lands a big shot there that rocks Jah but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wave has control of Jah's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jah regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jah tries to hold on but Wave postures up.
Wave raining down shots from the mount!
Jah tries to hold on but Wave pushes him away.
Wave looking to finish Jah with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jah!
Jah can't escape the position.
Wave lands a big shot there that rocks Jah but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jah is in a horrible position here. Wave smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wave looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jah is in a horrible position here. Wave smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wave cracks Jah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jah can't escape the position.
BOOM! Wave connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wave punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jah is rocked!
Wave lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jah is still in real trouble! Can Wave finish him?
Wave lands a big shot to the head and Jah winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tidal Wave!
Tidal Wave retains his light heavyweight title!
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