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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Jones (ranked 4201 p4p, 455 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 7470 p4p, 686 weight class). Savage has chosen Pomp & Circumstance as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savage passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Savage there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones pushes Savage off but Savage dives into side control.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Savage is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is being controlled here.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet here but Savage is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jones's back.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Savage sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jones taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Savage!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Savage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bato Dela Rosa (ranked 3639 p4p, 470 weight class) and Damian Malenczuk (ranked 22884 p4p, 852 weight class). Damian Malenczuk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bato Dela Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Malenczuk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Rosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Malenczuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malenczuk throws a looping overhand right but Dela Rosa ducks down to avoid it.
Malenczuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Rosa is fending him off so far but Malenczuk persists. Nope, Dela Rosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Rosa drops Malenczuk with a beautiful combination! Malenczuk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dela Rosa is looking for the KO!
It looks like Damian Malenczuk has been cut.
Malenczuk throws a series of punches but Dela Rosa moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenczuk closes the distance and clinches up with Dela Rosa, looking for a takedown. Malenczuk pushes Dela Rosa against the cage but Dela Rosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dela Rosa tries to counter by clinching up but Malenczuk breaks away and moves out of range.
Dela Rosa stuffs the takedown.
Bato Dela Rosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Malenczuk.
Dela Rosa clinches up against the cage.
Malenczuk manages to break the clinch.
Malenczuk fails with a takedown attempt.
Malenczuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dela Rosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Malenczuk tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dela Rosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bato Dela Rosa!
Damian Malenczuk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will get you next time !!! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 3686 p4p, 472 weight class) and Armando Buckholtz (ranked 5268 p4p, 612 weight class). Buckholtz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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201 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armando Buckholtz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Buckholtz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckholtz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crosby as he jumps to the side.
Crosby feinted with a counter takedown.
Buckholtz's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Buckholtz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Buckholtz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crosby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buckholtz doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby catches Buckholtz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crosby moves into the clinch.
Crosby is working Buckholtz over against the cage.
Crosby lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Buckholtz looks winded!
Buckholtz fails to pull guard.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armando Buckholtz.
A short body shot lands from Crosby as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckholtz backwards.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crosby is working Buckholtz over against the cage.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckholtzs head.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby is working Buckholtz over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Buckholtz takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Crosby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buckholtz is rocked!
Crosby is working Buckholtz over against the cage.
Buckholtz is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buckholtz seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckholtz backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Buckholtz with a big uppercut! Buckholtz tries to clinch up but Crosby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Buckholtz to the mat! Buckholtz covers up and Crosby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dany Crosby!
Armando Buckholtz spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw, beans.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 2324 p4p, 235 weight class) and Jack Wilder (ranked 4230 p4p, 384 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
It looked like Anstey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Anstey tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Wilder keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey misses with a body kick.
Wilder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilder lands the left hand.
Anstey lands with a slapping head kick.
Anstey with a jab.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstey tries to clinch but Wilder moves away
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Wilder has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it.
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey throws a series of strikes that have Wilder backpedaling.
Anstey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anstey throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Anstey catches Wilder right on the button with a cross.
Anstey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anstey lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Anstey darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
Wilder is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Wilder lands a right hand.
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.
Anstey forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Wilder keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Anstey with a nice cross.
Anstey stalks Wilder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilder's face. Wilder staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Anstey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Wilder.
Wilder 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.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Anstey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
Wilder stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey is rocked!
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Wilder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilder darts in and clinches Anstey up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anstey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Wilder misses the jab.
Good work by Anstey as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anstey drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilder won't allow it.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Anstey tries to circle away but Wilder has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey wants to clinch but Wilder slips to the side
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Anstey stuns Wilder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anstey takes one on the button.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Anstey slips a jab from Wilder.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder throws a hook but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Wilder lands.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Wilder pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Wilder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anstey connects with a crisp jab.
Anstey throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anstey misses the body punch
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anstey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anstey misses with a hook
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilder.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Anstey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anstey seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder drops his shoulder and cracks Anstey with a huge uppercut! Anstey goes down! Can Wilder finish him?
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Wilder isn't so interested in that idea.
Anstey pushes Wilder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey closes the distance but Wilder moves to the side
and Wilder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilder circles away.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder jabs Anstey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey staying out of range there.
Anstey misses with a low kick as Wilder jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Wilder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anstey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Anstey tries to land a body kick
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilder slips under a jab from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a looping right.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anstey's knee momentarily.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Anstey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
It looked like Anstey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Wilder.
I think Anstey 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corwin Anstey!
After winning the bout, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermey Arnold (ranked 1308 p4p, 166 weight class) and Lugh Blackburn (ranked 4172 p4p, 459 weight class). Blackburn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by When the Man Comes Down. Jermey Arnold is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermey Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold lands with a straight right. Blackburn didn't see that one coming.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackburn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arnold uses from the top position.
Arnold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Arnold defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arnold defends it easily.
Blackburn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arnold has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blackburn is looking for a sweep. Arnold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arnold in particular looking to stall.
Arnold prevents Blackburn from improving his position.
Arnold moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Blackburn.
Arnold remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Blackburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn struggling a bit here.
Arnold controls the position.
Blackburn gets back to half guard.
Blackburn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
Blackburn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arnold has passed into half guard!
Blackburn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Arnold pushes past his half guard into mount!
Blackburn is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold tries to control but Blackburn wriggling away.
Arnold avoids the attempt from Blackburn to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Arnold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arnold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blackburn is out of range.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Arnold takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Arnold.
Blackburn tries to counter with a clinch but Arnold shakes him off and moves away.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Arnold ducks down to avoid it.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn looks to land a left hand but Arnold moved out of range nicely.
Arnold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn throws a body punch but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arnold defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arnold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Arnold connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arnold cracks Blackburn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arnold lands with an overhand left.
Blackburn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Arnold misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnold misses the target.
Arnold connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Blackburn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arnold on the side of the head.
Blackburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnold moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Arnold connects with a body shot.
Arnold throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn jabs Arnold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arnold moves into the clinch.
Blackburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Arnold misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
Arnold with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arnold is trying to stall.
Arnold utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Arnold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arnold landing knees to the head.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
Arnold misses with a knee to the head.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blackburn pushes Arnold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn gets control of Arnold's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blackburn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Arnold defends easily.
Arnold content to stall in guard here.
Arnold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arnold controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Jermey Arnold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Arnold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnold is looking for a counter combo.
Arnold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blackburns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blackburn misses with a right hand
and Arnold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blackburn digs a good body shot into Arnold's ribs.
Blackburn scores with a punch to the head.
Arnold scores with a head kick.
Arnold loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn scores with a body shot.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn throws a jab when Arnold was well out of range.
Arnold throws a head kick that Blackburn semi-blocks.
Blackburn rushes Arnold and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnold smiles and moves away.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn lands a right hook to the body.
Arnold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jermey Arnold is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnold tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arnold takes one on the button.
Arnold throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnold counters with a big head kick but Blackburn shrugs it off.
Jermey Arnold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn slips a jab from Arnold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn misses the body punch
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arnold's head.
Arnold has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arnold to keep the fight standing.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Blackburn.
Blackburn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jermey Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn.
Arnold pushes Blackburn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arnold takes a shot to the head.
Blackburn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blackburn as Arnold tries to tie him up.
Blackburn takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Arnold as the two fighters clinch.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Arnold's head.
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Arnold.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but Blackburn is blocking nicely.
Blackburn misses with a knee strike.
Blackburn lands a nice uppercut.
Arnold connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blackburn's face.
Blackburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arnold blocks it with crossed arms.
Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks it.
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnold lands a nice elbow.
Arnold working Blackburn over with knees to the body.
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!
Arnold taking a breather.
Arnold tries to land knees in the clinch but Blackburn avoids the damage to the body.
Jermey Arnold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Arnold holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
Arnold misses with a knee strike.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnold is stalling here.
Blackburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arnold landing knees to the head.
Arnold landing knees to the head.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Arnold avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
Jermey Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackburn won't allow it.
Arnold blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a knee to the head.
Arnold misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jermey Arnold.
Well Arnold has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermey Arnold!
Jermey Arnold spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 1303 p4p, 144 weight class) and Ansgar Kundsen (ranked 2495 p4p, 251 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Kundsen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kundsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kundsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kundsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkins is trying to drag Kundsen to the mat but Kundsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kundsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansgar Kundsen.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kundsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawkins won't allow Kundsen to sweep him here.
Kundsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hawkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kundsen.
Hawkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Kundsen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kundsen keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kundsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kundsen tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Hawkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kundsen!
Kundsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawkins controlling from the full mount.
Hawkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kundsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hawkins.
Kundsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kundsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kundsen to take his back!
Kundsen is in bad spot here.
Kundsen breaks Hawkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kundsen postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Kundsen wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kundsen won't allow Hawkins to get back to his feet.
Kundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Kundsen prevents Hawkins from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawkins is pulling down on Kundsen's head to control his posture.
Kundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Hawkins successfully pulls guard.
Kundsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kundsen content to stall in guard here.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Kundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Kundsen pushing down on Hawkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen is thwarting Hawkins's attempts to control the position.
Kundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kundsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Kundsen is controlling well.
Kundsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kundsen throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Kundsen is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Kundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kundsen is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is trying to maintain the position but Kundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Kundsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kundsen is working away from the top position though.
Kundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kundsen.
Hawkins taking some punishment here, with Kundsen in his half guard.
Hawkins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kundsen manages to pass to mount!
Kundsen looking to ground and pound but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to hold on but Kundsen pushes him away.
Hawkins is working to get back to half guard.
Kundsen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hawkins because Kundsen loaded up on that one.
Hawkins wants to control but Kundsen is having none of it.
Kundsen wants to control the pace but Hawkins is squirming around nicely.
Hawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kundsen is stalling here but it's allowed Hawkins to get half guard.
Kundsen throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Kundsen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hawkins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ansgar Kundsen!
Ansgar Kundsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lamont Hawkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 1654 p4p, 199 weight class) and Adam Breneman (ranked 1487 p4p, 180 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Breneman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breneman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nah is trying to defend but Breneman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nah has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Breneman is on him like a limpet, forcing Nah back against the cage.
Breneman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Breneman manages to break the clinch.
Nah lands a slapping body shot.
Nah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breneman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Breneman shoots in for a takedown but Nah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Breneman misses with a takedown attempt - Nah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Breneman looks winded!
Breneman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Breneman.
Nah digs a good hook to Breneman's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Nah.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Breneman unleashes a big counter combination but Nah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Breneman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nah lands a right hook to the body.
Nah wants to clinch up but Breneman keeps it at a distance.
Breneman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nah sends Breneman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nah is motioning to the referee to let Breneman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Breneman is rocked!
It looks like Adam Breneman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breneman ducks into an uppercut from Nah and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tee Nah!
An out of breath Tee Nah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 625 p4p, 93 weight class) and Stannis Baratheon (ranked 2844 p4p, 378 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stannis Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Baratheon - just one landing.
Baratheon misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Baratheon backing up. Baratheon nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
Baratheon throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost scores with a push kick.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost scores with a one two! Baratheon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baratheon throws out the jab.
Frost has Baratheon up against the cage in a clinch.
Baratheon tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Baratheon is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Baratheon controls his hands.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baratheon throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Baratheon misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
Frost cracks Baratheon with a nice body shot.
Baratheon drags the fight down to the ground.
Frost tries to stand but Baratheon is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost passes into half guard.
Frost maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Baratheon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Frost has cracked it and Baratheon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Frost!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olaf Frost!
A victorious Olaf Frost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dementri Viscount (ranked 761 p4p, 93 weight class) and Bomb Bombs (ranked 2035 p4p, 244 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Viscount might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kool Keith - Still the Best. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bomb Bombs enters the cage!
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dementri Viscount!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viscount changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bombs misses with a head kick.
Viscount throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viscount shoots for a takedown but Bombs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viscount has a takedown stuffed.
Bombs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Viscount will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bombs wants to stand but Viscount is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viscount wants to control from the top but Bombs keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viscount pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bombs is keeping the position for now.
Viscount engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viscount lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viscount accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viscount scoring with some ground and pound.
Viscount trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Viscount passes Bombs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viscount is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bombs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Viscount is looking for a kimura here.
Viscount thows a huge punch but Bombs dodges it nicely.
Viscount wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombs keeps working.
Viscount is looking for a kimura but Bombs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viscount to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viscount perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bombs trying to control here.
Viscount is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viscount slows the pace down in half guard.
Viscount throwing shots but Bombs is blocking nicely.
Viscount seems to be looking for submissions.
Bombs wants to get back to his feet.
Viscount trying to control the action but Bombs is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Viscount is looking for a kimura but Bombs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viscount to get the leverage.
Viscount winds up and cracks Bombs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Viscount 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.
Viscount trying to control the action but Bombs is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viscount is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bombs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viscount passes to side control.
Bombs looks winded!
Viscount thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viscount is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bombs has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dementri Viscount dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Viscount throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bombs on the side of the head.
Viscount takes the fight into the clinch.
Viscount presses Bombs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viscount lands a right hand.
Bombs struggles to land a body shot inside as Viscount controls his hands.
Viscount tries to pull guard but Bombs holds him up against the cage and eventually Viscount drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viscount.
Bombs misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Viscount.
Viscount tries to work over Bombs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viscount ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viscount no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viscount has his foot on Bombs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bombs works his way back into a safe position though.
Bombs is breathing heavily.
Viscount is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viscount is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viscount working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bombs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bombs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viscount looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bombs is one step ahead there.
Viscount escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bombs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bombs content to stall in guard here.
Bombs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viscount. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bombs preventing the sweep.
Viscount is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viscount throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viscount looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs preventing the sweep.
Viscount is looking for a triangle but Bombs pushes his legs off easily.
Viscount keeping full guard, as Bombs tries to pass.
Bombs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viscount working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bombs has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bombs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viscount is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bombs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bombs's back!
Viscount really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viscount somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Viscount looking to break Bombs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bombs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Viscount will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bombs is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Viscount patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viscount is looking for a choke. Bombs gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bombs manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Bombs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dementri Viscount dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bombs drops his hands momentarily and Viscount takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viscount shoots in and drives through. Bombs sprawls well.
Bombs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Viscount explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bombs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombs wants it to stay on the feet.
Bombs is looking for the big counter here.
Bombs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viscount.
Viscount misses with a body shot.
Viscount goes for a double leg but Bombs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bombs continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dementri Viscount. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viscount keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viscount digs a good body shot into Bombs's ribs.
Dementri Viscount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombs misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Viscount. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Viscount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viscount lands a front kick.
Bombs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Viscount.
Bombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viscount shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Viscount showed some decent athleticism there.
Viscount is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bombs can do to turn this around?
Viscount works his way into full mount!
Viscount is working for a guillotine from mount but Bombs frees his head quite easily.
Viscount landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viscount wants to control the pace but Bombs is squirming around nicely.
Viscount dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viscount scoring with strikes but Bombs is staying in there.
Viscount is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bombs is surviving well by controlling Viscount's body position as best he can.
Viscount swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bombs is now in Viscount's guard. A big mistake from Viscount there, giving up the dominant position!
Viscount bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bombs's guard.
Viscount trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viscount thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viscount passes into half guard.
Dementri Viscount is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viscount is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Viscount controlling the pace for now.
Bomb Bombs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viscount's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viscount seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bombs for as long as he can get away with.
Bombs looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Viscount controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dementri Viscount showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viscount has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dementri Viscount!
A very excited looking Dementri Viscount made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Vurny (ranked 350 p4p, 52 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 615 p4p, 92 weight class). Aldo Vurny had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Vurny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy misses with a right hand
and Vurny counters with a series of strikes. Burgundy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vurny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a body kick.
Vurny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vurny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vurny circles away quickly and effectively.
Vurny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burgundy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses
and Vurny counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgundy throws a looping overhand right but Vurny ducks down to avoid it.
Burgundy throws an off balance right hand
and Vurny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Vurny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burgundy doesn't seem phased though.
Burgundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Vurny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Burgundy is predictable there
and Vurny counters with a two punch combo.
Burgundy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vurny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy throws a lazy right hand but Vurny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vurny ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
Vurny feinted with a counter takedown.
Vurny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Vurny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vurny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Burgundy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vurny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vurny's corner calls for a 1-2. Vurny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vurny checks a leg kick.
Vurny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burgundy.
Vurny tries to move into range but Burgundy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Burgundy scores with a four punch combination!
Vurny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy scores with a punch to the head.
Vurny fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vurny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Vurny moves out of range.
Vurny listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burgundy loads up on a big right hand but Vurny slips the punch.
Burgundy missing with a left hand there. Vurny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vurny feinted with a counter takedown.
Burgundy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vurny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burgundy thinking.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut
and Vurny counters with a stiff right hand.
Vurny dives in for a single leg takedown but Burgundy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burgundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burgundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vurny.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Vurny moves out of range.
Vurny appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vurny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Burgundy misses.
Vurny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burgundy misses with a right hand
and Vurny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vurny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vurny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burgundy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aldo Vurny's cut is getting worse.
Burgundy throws a leg kick
so Vurny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burgundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vurny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vurny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vurny trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurny 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.
Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vurny tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgundy is retaining full guard.
Burgundy is controlling Vurny's posture.
Vurny stands and throws Burgundy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vurny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burgundy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burgundy struggling a bit here.
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 Aldo Vurny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burgundy misses the shot to the body.
Vurny seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Vurny's shoulder, as Vurny tries to avoid the shot.
Vurny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vurny darts in looking for a takedown but Burgundy gets double underhooks and turns Vurny into the cage.
Burgundy throws a counter combo.
A combination from Burgundy does no damage.
Burgundy misses the shot to the body.
Vurny attempts a counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it well and moves away.
Vurny with a jab.
Burgundy clobbers Vurny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burgundy throws a leg kick but Vurny checks it.
Burgundy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vurny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgundy loads up on a big right hand but Vurny slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Vurny avoids nicely.
Burgundy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vurny.
An attempted straight right counter from Vurny misses the target.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut
enabling Vurny to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgundy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vurny counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Burgundy lands.
Burgundy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgundy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vurny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burgundy pushes Vurny off and gets back to his feet.
Burgundy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vurny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Burgundy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vurny counters with a nice uppercut.
Vurny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burgundy's half guard.
Vurny is keen to just control but Burgundy is a slippery customer.
Vurny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vurny is pressing down on Burgundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burgundy is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vurny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vurny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vurny 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.
Burgundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vurny.
Vurny lands with a punch from half guard.
Vurny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burgundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vurny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurny is just out of range.
Burgundy misses with a double jab
and Vurny counters with a one-two to the body.
Vurny misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Vurny moves out of range.
Burgundy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vurny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vurny counters with a nice uppercut.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Vurny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burgundy misses with a combination
and Vurny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burgundy quickly recovers to half guard.
Burgundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Burgundy won't allow Vurny to pass to mount.
Vurny is looking for a kimura here.
Vurny lands strikes from half guard.
Vurny lands with a punch from half guard.
Burgundy is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Vurny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vurny misses with an uppercut.
Burgundy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgundy throws a sloppy head kick and Vurny moves out of range easily.
Burgundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Vurny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgundy misses with a lunging right hand
and Vurny counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgundy catches Vurny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vurny counters with a straight right hand.
Burgundy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vurny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgundy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vurny back to the cage. Burgundy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy throws an off balance right hand
and Vurny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vurny misses with a double jab.
Vurny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy misses with a left hand
and Vurny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Burgundy.
Vurny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vurny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burgundy's hands.
Aldo Vurny is winning the standup battle so far.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut
and Vurny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burgundy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burgundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vurny misses with a takedown attempt
and Burgundy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vurny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vurny on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burgundy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vurny jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burgundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Vurny avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy throws a combination. Vurny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vurny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vurny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vurny shoots in and gets a takedown into Burgundy's guard.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vurny sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burgundy's guard.
Vurny scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vurny wants to take a breather but Burgundy is having none of it.
Vurny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burgundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vurny working over Burgundy with some ground and pound. Burgundy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny controlling the pace.
Vurny lands with a punch from half guard.
Burgundy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Burgundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Vurny to counter with a crisp jab.
Vurny moves out of range of the strikes.
Burgundy misses with a leg kick
and Vurny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Burgundy.
Vurny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vurny showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Nice strikes from Vurny there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burgundy has hold of Vurny's hands but Vurny slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burgundy is rocked!
Aldo Vurny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vurny connects with a nice short shot to Burgundy's temple.
Burgundy is still in real trouble! Can Vurny finish him?
Vurny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vurny lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Burgundy quite badly. Burgundy pulls Vurny in close trying to recover. Vurny postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Burgundy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Burgundy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Vurny!
Aldo Vurny retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Aldo Vurny, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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